to building mini-offroaders and beach cars on Fiat-basis. The Fiat 500-based "Minimaxi" first appeared in 1970, and was later adapted to take 126 underpinnings. The 127-based "Midimaxi" appeared in 1971. There was also a stretched pickup and van on 127-basis, called the "Paguro", which arrived 1977. In 1979 the Fiat Campagnola-based Moretti Sporting appeared, with a 2.5 liter diesel engine. The very luxurious "127 Vip" and "Ritmo Gold" arrived in 1980. The Panda Rock, which was presented in 1983, was a roofless and rollbar-equipped Panda 4x4 intended for off-roading purposes. A "Midimaxi III serie" was also presented in 1983, based on the most recent version of the 127. In a continuing effort to occupy ever narrower niches left vacant by Fiat themselves, Moretti also offered panel van ("Furgonetta") versions of the Uno and Panda 4x4. Later, as production continued to fall, Moretti turned to producing personalised conversions of various Fiats such as the Uno, Panda and Regata. At the 1983 Bologna Motor Show a "cabriolet" version of the Fiat Uno was presented. It was actually a cabrio coach rather than a full convertible, retaining the door rails and rear side windows. Equipped with series engines (including a diesel option), it was sold directly through select Fiat dealers in Italy. In 1989 Moretti produced the "Ital Uno Turbo" which was imported in limited numbers to USA by M.I.K Automotive in North Hollywood, California. The car was based on the Fiat Uno Turbo with a 1.3 L turbo engine and with anti-skid braking system, the car was also fitted with TOYO 13" tires. Finally, after several years of decline, in December 1989 the Moretti Motor Company officially ceased operations. Other brands Moretti showed an estate version of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta in 1978. The conversion had a tailgate which reached all the way down to the bumper, even though it retained the original rear doors as well as taillights. Main models Moretti 500 Moretti Elettroveicoli Moretti Cita Moretti 600 Moretti 720-750 Moretti 1200 Moretti 1500 Fiat Formula Junior Fiat 1100 Moretti Fiat 1200 Moretti Fiat 1500 Moretti Fiat 2200 Moretti Fiat 2500 Moretti SS Fiat 600 Moretti Fiat 500 Moretti Coupé Fiat Moretti Sportiva Fiat 128 Moretti (Italian WP entry) Fiat 126 Moretti Minimaxi Fiat 127 Moretti Midimaxi Fiat 132 Moretti Fiat Panda Moretti Rock Fiat Uno Moretti Folk Ital Turbo Uno by Moretti (1989) See also List of Italian companies List