Highlights

A classic Fiat 500 from 1967, with Abarth Replica parts
Brand new interior
Good set of new wheels and fresh tyres

The Appeal

The Fiat 500 is already an iconic motor, though not particularly through its internal styling or performance. It was only through additional trims, like Carlo Abarth’s 696 SS series, that the sportier aspects of the 500 really came through. Only 1,000 of these were built, of which only 150 are thought to remain. This has led to the Abarth becoming a popular replica and custom project for owners of the little city car.

Built in 1967, this Fiat 500 110F Berlina has recently been restored and retrimmed into a very pleasant replica of the Abarth’s sporty styling, with grey and black paintwork, a new, eyecatching set of seats and a brand new set of wheels. It’s still carrying the original 499cc engine, but looks one step beyond your run-of-the-mill 500!

The History and Paperwork

Built in 1967 as a Fiat 500 110F Berlina
Restored and trimmed as an Abarth replica in Italy in 2021
Original Italian registration certificate included
Original shipping consignment note included
Imported in 2021 to the UK
V5c included in sale

The Interior

Newly fitted interior
New leather seats with red piping, stitching and Abarth badges
Some light wear to the edging of the seats and could do with a clean
Black textured door cards in good condition with no visible scuffs or tears
Newly painted metal dashboard in soft blue-grey
Chromework shows some wear with pitting and discolouration
Instruments and features all work as expected
Red-wrapped combination speedometer and odometer
Red stitched leather gearstick knob
Dark grey carpets in very good order
Front hatch in very good order - though most space is being taken by the new fuel tank

The Exterior

Very nicely presented in a soft blue-grey colour scheme with Abarth speed-stripe detailing
Abarth badges and insignia detail
Chromework is clean and well-kept with minor signs of pitting or wear
Headlight glasses and windows appear to be in excellent order
Newly fitted set of wheels with Abarth caps and a new set of tyres
Paintwork appears somewhat rough on the sills and shows some minor cracks/chips
Underside images weren’t provided, but we didn't notice anything of concern from what we could see

The Mechanics

449cc straight-twin engine
4-speed manual gearbox
No mechanical faults have been reported
Engine bay appears to be in good order with no excessive wear or corrosion
No leaks, smoke, bangs or knocks have been reported by the vendor
Engine itself appears to be in fine order with no visual concerns

Summary

Beautifully restored, with a particularly pleasant interior, this Abarth replica is an utter charmer.

It may not have the power, but it certainly has the looks.

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