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You buy some cars with your head. Not this one.
This Fiat Panda 4×4 Sisley We bought it purely with our hearts. In September 2024, we found it in Italy, with a collector. For us, it was a piece of nostalgia – we once worked at an Alfa Romeo / Fiat dealer, and this Panda brought that feeling back in an instant.
As is the case with cars like this: you search for a long time. Because finding a Panda 4x4 is difficult enough, but an original Sisley in this condition… that really is like finding a needle in a haystack. When we finally found it, we were faced with just one practical problem: we were traveling by plane. And no matter how compact the Panda is, it just barely didn't fit as carry-on luggage.
Fortunately, help came from an unexpected source. An employee of specialist Tachyon from Eemnes, with a soft spot for Panda 4x4s and involved in rally and off-road projects, offered to drive the car to the Netherlands for us. Two days later, it was at our doorstep. Sometimes everything just has to be right, and it was a great test drive right away.
Since then, we have thoroughly enjoyed this special sight. For special it is. Not only to look at – wherever you drive, people look, laugh, and give a thumbs up – but also to drive.
The condition of the car is exceptionally beautiful. The paintwork looks neat, the interior is well-maintained and original, and everything has been thoroughly checked technically by Italian car specialist Valk from RijssenThe engine runs smoothly, the 5-speed gearbox shifts exactly as it should, and everything feels light and playful. But where this Panda really surprises you is as soon as you engage the 4x4. With a simple lever, you transform it from a charming classic into a small all-rounder. Mud, sand, or snow – where larger off-road vehicles struggle, this lightweight Panda drives through it with the greatest ease. It is not without reason that you still see them in abundance in Italian mountain villages, where they are used day in and day out. That is precisely what makes this car so special. Most Panda 4x4s have had a hard life, and it shows. Not this one. This is a rare, beautiful, and well-preserved example.
We aren't selling it because we have to, but simply because it isn't used enough and is currently getting in the way a bit. And a car like this deserves to be driven and appreciated. That's why we hope it ends up with someone who likes it just as much as we do.
