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 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 has been bought and is undergoing a thorough overhaul at a private garage, at no charge. After a paint job, it is to be flown to Los Angeles.
“I hope he will love the car as much as I do,” Jaskolska told The Associated Press.
She still needs to contact his agents to make the arrangements. Jaskolska said Hanks is a great actor and a “very nice person, who helps others and deserves a present himself.”
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