Fiat 508 “Balilla” is the most popular automobile produced in Italy within the thirties. In June 1937, the latest “Balilla” 508C, loaded with a 4 cylinders motor of 1.100 cc., happens to be introduced regarding automobile market. In Addition, the brand new 508C has been utilized as platform the development of cars for army applications like Fiat 508 CM “Coloniale”. Characterized by a 2-wheel drive traction, a length of 3.6 meters while the reliable 1.100cc 4-cylinders engine, with the capacity of delivering 32 hp that allowed it to attain 90 Km / h, Fiat “Coloniale” ended up being particularly used for the flexibility of officers and for HQ operations in North Africa. However, the general energy of this automobile, greater size of this tires, and the good mechanics dependability, had made Fiat “Coloniale” suitable for higher level reconnaissance duties in off road terrain.
