WARSAW, Poland — A Tom Hanks fan in southern Poland says her town that once produced small Fiat cars is offering one to the actor.
Monika Jaskolska of Bielsko-Biala said Tuesday she was inspired last fall by photos Hanks posted of himself jokingly posing by Fiat 126p cars parked in Budapest, Hungary. The economy cars were made in Bielsko-Biala from 1973-2000 and the Poles still have warm feelings for them.
Jaskolska organized a public collection for a Fiat 126p for Hanks and received a huge response. A pre-1975 turquoise car is undergoing a thorough overhaul at a private garage and will be flown to Los Angeles.
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