Highlights
- Complete repaint in spectrometer-matched Celeste Chiaro
- Engine and gearbox checked and adjusted since purchase in May 2026
- Revisione valid until July 2028
- New white-wall Atlas tyres fitted
The Appeal
Few cars capture the spirit of 1960s Italy quite like the Fiat 500F with its folding canvas roof. Finished in the iconic Celeste Chiaro, the pale blue that has become synonymous with the model, this 1968 example has recently received considerable attention from its current owner, who purchased it in May 2026 from Trani in Puglia, where it had been kept in a private garage.
Prior to the current owner's acquisition, the car had been driven daily for many years by its previous keeper, who had originally collected it from Salerno. It is not a barn find; it had been restored and used regularly before a period of standing. Since purchase, the current owner has had the engine and gearbox inspected and adjusted, repaired front panel metalwork where surface rust had formed, and commissioned a complete repaint in the original colour, verified by a professional spectrometer. New white-wall Atlas tyres complete the look, and a rear luggage rack with wicker picnic basket has been added.
Buyers should note that some 500L components are fitted, including the dashboard and odometer, though the car is and remains a 500F. The vendor describes the car as ready to drive and enjoy, best suited to short journeys and country roads.
Buyers should note that some 500L components are fitted, including the dashboard and odometer, though the car is and remains a 500F. The vendor describes the car as ready to drive and enjoy, best suited to short journeys and country roads.
Key Information
- Mileage: 66,466 km indicated; the odometer is a replacement unit
- Country of registration: Italy
- Technical inspection status: Revisione valid until July 2028
- Technical specs: 499cc engine, four-speed manual transmission
- Paperwork: Registration document present with several previous registered keepers recorded
- The vehicle is not registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano
The Detail
- Bodywork completely repainted in Celeste Chiaro, colour matched using a professional spectrometer
- Front panel metalwork repaired and treated where a dent with surface rust was found near the badge
- Gearbox checked and adjusted after purchase; engages correctly on all gears, we are told
- Engine checked and reported to start reliably and run smoothly
- Slight engine oil leaks, described by the vendor as a common characteristic of vintage Fiat 500 engines
- Underbody reported to be in good condition
- Folding roof operates correctly
- Interior presents well with some signs of wear on the driver's seat
- Some 500L components fitted, including the dashboard and odometer
- Rear luggage rack and wicker picnic basket added
- Minor cosmetic imperfections remain: slight finish issues on the front left wing visible only in backlight, a small dent below the rear right window, a slight crack on the front bonnet near the closing latch, and some small paint chips from use
- The vendor states all imperfections are documented in photos and do not compromise the structure or overall appearance
- Best suited for short journeys, country roads, and weekend outings rather than long-distance or motorway driving
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