FIAT 126P ROAD TRIP β POLISH 'MALUCH' CARS CONQUER THE AMERICAN WEST! ππ΅π±πΊπΈ
The Polish-American community just pulled off one of the most epic road trips imaginable: 14 classic Fiat 126p 'Maluch' cars crossing the American West!
ποΈ THE EXPEDITION
The 3rd Great Maluch Expedition departed on February 14, 2026, covering approximately 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) through some of America's most breathtaking landscapes.
π THE ROUTE
β’ Las Vegas, Nevada β starting point
β’ Hoover Dam β engineering marvel
β’ Grand Canyon West β iconic 'Grand Canyon' sign photo op
β’ Valley of Fire State Park β stunning red rock formations
β’ Zion National Park β Utah's crown jewel
β’ Las Vegas Motor Speedway β the Maluchy hit the race track!
π₯ WHO'S BEHIND IT?
Organizer PaweΕ Gumularz brought together Polish-American car enthusiasts from Chicago, New Jersey, and even Canada. The youngest participant was 7-year-old Julia Bigos!
The expedition's motto: 'One for all, all for one!' β as participant Tomasz Towbin put it, capturing the spirit of Polish solidarity on American roads.
π THE LOGISTICS
Getting 14 tiny Maluchy to Las Vegas from Chicago was an adventure in itself β the cars were transported on a massive car hauler truck marked 'OVERSIZE LOAD.' The irony of calling a load of the world's smallest cars 'oversize' was not lost on anyone!
π ABOUT THE FIAT 126p
The Fiat 126p, affectionately known as 'Maluch' (The Little One), is Poland's most iconic car. Produced from 1973 to 2000, it was THE people's car of communist-era Poland β nearly every Polish family owned one. With its tiny 650cc engine, it could barely reach 100 km/h, yet it became a symbol of Polish ingenuity and determination.
Seeing 14 of these tiny cars cruising past the Grand Canyon? That's pure Polish magic.
π΅π± WHY IT MATTERS FOR SOCAL POLONIA
This expedition proves that Polish community spirit is alive and thriving in America. If you grew up with a Maluch in Poland, this story will warm your heart. And if you've got a 126p hiding in your SoCal garage β maybe it's time to join the next expedition!
The organizers are already planning Expedition #4.
πΈ Photos: courtesy of expedition participants.
Source: zzaoceanu.com / Magda Szczodruch
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