Italian Mechanic Enters Guinness Book With Ultra-Narrow Four-Wheeler Car
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An Italian mechanic has earned a spot in the Guinness World Records by building a uniquely ultra-narrow four-wheeled vehicle that measures just 50.2 centimeters, or about 1 foot and 8 inches, in width.
Andrea Marazzi, a citizen of Italy, crafted the remarkably slim automobile by modifying a standard Fiat Panda. Named Panda per Uno, or Panda for One, the vehicle is narrow enough to easily pass through a standard doorway and be stored inside a bedroom, despite measuring nearly 11 feet in length.
According to the Guinness World Records website, the idea to build the unusual vehicle struck Marazzi in 2024. His family operates a business dismantling old and wrecked vehicles, and a 1993 model Fiat Panda—a small car traditionally popular for navigating the narrow alleys of ancient Italian towns—was brought into their scrapyard.
Rather than selling the car for scrap metal, Marazzi decided to repurpose it. Motivated by an ambition to showcase something extraordinary at the annual Fiat Panda special exhibition held in the Italian town of Pandino, he resolved to transform the hatchback into the narrowest possible shape.
The fabrication process began with the removal of the vehicle's doors and side panels. Marazzi then cut the chassis down the middle and welded the two remaining sides back together. The most challenging aspect of the build was ensuring both sides were cut and joined with absolute symmetry to maintain structural integrity. He subsequently fabricated a custom body, roof, and windows for the bonnet, roof, and rear. Approximately 90 percent of the Panda per Uno was salvaged from the original Fiat Panda.
Marazzi has successfully test-driven the custom creation. The vehicle is powered by a small electric motor and battery, and features a scaled-down steering wheel, along with fully functional headlights and indicator lights.
However, the vehicle has limited performance capabilities. It has a top speed of 15 kilometers per hour and lacks stability when turning, making it unsuitable for high-speed driving.
