by Antonio Curatolo
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, a vintage car and motorcycle exhibition, organized by "Firenze Motori," returned to Florence at the Visarno racetrack (Cascine Park). It was an unmissable opportunity for us at the Fiat 500 Club Italia. In fact, the following were present: Coordination of Florence and Prato with a shared stand. After years of absence of a motor show in the Tuscan capital, thanks to Andrea Fiesoli which strongly supported this event, Florence returns to being a protagonist in this sector with significant numbers.
This is what the organizer Andrea told us: «The first edition of "Firenze Motori" saw approximately 300 cars and motorcycles participate, including many private individuals, collectors, and clubs. Nearly 3.000 visitors flocked to see the "Legends on Display." I thank you from the Fiat 500 Club Italia, especially Florence's Roberto Benvenuti and Prato's Moreno Fiordi, who participated with about twenty of your legendary 500s. What we take home is much more than a day of cars and motorcycles: it's energy, passion, and a community that responded beyond all expectations. A huge thank you goes to those who chose to experience this first adventure with us. It was just the beginning; we realized that "Firenze Motori" already has a soul all its own. This event can only grow year after year, but as always, the best are the first. Perhaps this year wasn't even the first, but “the zero edition”, the next one will be incredible, we're already working on it! Giulia Bonaccorso and Samuele Casale, who were our speakers, I presented a plaque of thanks; thanks also to all the Visarno staff who were very kind to open their doors to this challenge, but above all the biggest thanks goes to my partner Andrea PuscedduI close with a special thanks to my father Carlo, for everything he taught me and above all for the passion he passed on to me..
As is evident, the organizers are exuding joy from every pore, we are happy about it and the Fiat 500 Club Italia will also see you next year.
In conclusion, I'd like to add two personal notes. The first is that Andrea is the son of my friend. Carlo Fiesoli, a large dealer in vintage cars and motorcycles, but at his stall you can find many items, all strictly vintage. The second is that Giulia Bonaccorso, whose entire family I know personally, owns a veritable collection of 500s of various models, including a modified Spiaggina-style car, which she raced in Sardinia… in short, a true expert on the subject!
