Highlights

Rare Belvedere three-door wagon variant of the 500C Topolino
Reportedly restored to original specification over a two-year period
Fewer than 2,500 km covered since restoration
Italian-market example, now registered in the UK

The Appeal

The Belvedere is amongst the most unique iterations of Fiat's legendary 'Little Mouse' - a steel-bodied three-door wagon topped with a black sliding soft-top, offering a rather unique Estate car to the lineup with real versatility at its heart. With the 500C in production for just five years from 1949, surviving Belvedere examples are seldom encountered on the open market.

Chassis '484731' was supplied new in its native Italy and reportedly saw limited use before entering a long period of layup. Discovered circa 2006 by a retired Italian enthusiast with fond memories of the model from trips around the Italian lakes, the Fiat was said to have been in very solid, complete, and original condition at the time. A restoration followed over the next two years, during which the car was completely stripped and every component is said to have received careful attention. Works included a professional chassis renovation, bodywork restoration, and repaint, all carried out to original specification.

Presented in the iconic two-tone grey livery with brown vinyl interior, this handsome little car has covered fewer than 2,500 km since the restoration was completed.

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Key Information

Mileage: Indicates 00,625km on a five-figure odometer
Country of registration: Registered in the UK
MOT status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 569cc overhead-valve inline-four petrol, 4-speed manual transmission, left-hand drive
Paperwork: V5c and import documentation

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The Detail

569cc OHV inline-four engine with aluminium cylinder head
Lockheed hydraulic brakes
Independent front suspension
12v electrical system
Two-tone grey paintwork with black sliding soft-top
Bodywork in good post-restoration condition
Brightwork contrasts nicely
Pleasantly-presented colour-matched wheels
Brown vinyl interior upholstery
Highly original throughout with gentle wear

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