Cold War politics served as one major roadblock as to why there are no American 126s. Until 1989, Poland was still decidedly a Communist country, and the United States has been famously icy towards any country bearing the hammer and sickle.
If history is any teacher, an Eastern Bloc-made economy car would likely be a hard sell to politicians and the American public. Even if it was cheap and simple to work on.
Secondly, the Fiat likely wouldn’t be up to snuff with American regulations even if it was going to be imported. It wasn’t safe for sustained highway speeds. Driving the diminutive Fiat 126 on American roads would turn terrifying the second someone in a yacht-sized station wagon tried to pass you on the highway. In addition, the tiny two-cylinder would likely not pass the stringent emissions standards set by the U.S. in the 1970s (via MotorBiscuit).
Despite all its shortcomings, you can’t help but find the 126 endearing with its bug-eye headlights and overall happy demeanor. It’s a shame they were never offered Stateside. After all, how could you say “no” to that face?
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