Have you ever seen something that makes your brain do a double-take? Meet mechanic and YouTuber Andrea Marazzi’s mind-blending creation: a 1993 Fiat Panda chopped, squeezed, and reassembled into the world’s narrowest drivable car. Built in his family scrapyard in Bagnolo Cremasco, Italy, it measures a jaw-dropping 19.6 inches. That’s barely wider than your average yoga mat and definitely less than half a traditional Panda. Let’s explore this anorexic Fiat Panda EV!
From Junkyard to Genius: A Year of Surgical Precision
In his father’s scrapyard in Bagnolo Cremasco, Italy, Marazzi took a 1993 Panda and surgically removed roughly two‑thirds of its width. Over twelve months, he reassembled the pieces into a single‑seat marvel that still uses nearly every original part, from doors and lights to the tiny first‑gen wheels. The result is startling: a car so narrow you could barely keep your elbows inside.
Uncomfortable and Oddly Functional Design
The aesthetic is half design concept, half toy: a single headlight, teardrop rear window, and what appears to be a Cozy Coupe steering wheel. Marazzi retained all four wheels of his Fiat Panda, though they’re noticeably slim, and replaced the gas engine with a 24-V scooter electric motor. Top speed? It tops out at 15 km/h (9–10 mph), is slower than a typical scooter, and runs about 25 km per charge. This skinniest Panda can also move forward/reverse, steer, brake, and has a working headlight and turn signal.
Pandino Debut: Viral Stardom
Marazzi showcased the Flat Fiat at Panda a Pandino 2025, a festival celebrating the Fiat Panda’s 45th anniversary. Amidst thousands of regular Pandas, his single-seater stole the show. A crowd member called it “a work of art,” while others likened it to something out of a cartoon. Social media erupted: some reacted in disbelief, “What am I looking at?”; others admired the ingenuity.
A Genius-Worthy Oddity
Now Marazzi is aiming to score the Guinness World Record for the narrowest car ever built. He’s already a symbol of Italian inventiveness and a spokesperson for creative thinkers, especially those with dyslexia, which he credits for sparking his wild imagination. Despite its quirks—tight cockpit, snail pace, rollover risk—it stands as a testament to human creativity. Whether or not Magazzi takes home the Guinness crown, the Flat Fiat has already earned its place in the pantheon of automotive oddities.
Images: tutti_pazzi_per_marazzi via Instagram
