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Oct 1972
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Fiat 126 announced at the Turin Motor Show
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Jun 1973
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FSM begin production of 126p model in Poland
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Jul 1973
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RHD model goes on sale in the UK
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Feb 1974
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'L' version introduced in UK
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Apr 1975
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'L' version discontinued in UK
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Sep 1975
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FSM start production of 126p model at second factory in Tychach
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1976
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FSM introduce 652cc model in Poland with alternator and bigger brakes
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Dec 1976
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652cc De Ville version introduced in UK
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1978
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FSM stop making 594cc model.
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1979
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FSM become sole producer of 126p
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1981
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Production of FSM 126p exceeds 1,000,000
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Nov 1982
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650E introduced in Poland with better fuel consumption.
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Jun 1983
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650E gets further economy improvements including 8.0:1 compression.
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Dec 1984
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Body shape altered slightly to comply with European safety legislation
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May 1985
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UK models get 8.0:1 650E engine
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1987
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Production of 126bis with water-cooled 704cc engine begins
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1992
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New Cinquecento replaces 126 in Western Europe. Production of 126bis ceases in Poland.
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May 1993
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Production of FSM 126p exceeds 3,000,000
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Sep 1994
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126p el introduced in Poland with electronic ignition and halogen lamps
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Jan 1997
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126p elx introduced in Poland with catalytic converter
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Sep 2000
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Final FSM 126 rolls off the production line. Last 100 cars were a limited edition called 'Happy End'
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