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Highlights
- Sympathetically restored to a great standard several years ago
- Used sparingly since restoration in fair weather around the Tuscan countryside
- Beautifully presented inside and out
The Appeal
Germany had the Beetle, France its 2CV, Great Britain its Mini and Italy, the Fiat 500. These “cars of the people” are amongst the most culturally significant of the twentieth century. The latter was amongst the most successful cars of all time and remains a popular classic to this day.
This 1970 500 has undergone a sympathetic restoration and remains in very good condition. The vendor assures us that it remains entirely free from corrosion and drives very well indeed. Since its restoration several years ago, we’re informed that it has been used sparingly for drives around Tuscany’s vineyards and farms on sunny days.
The History and Paperwork
- Left-hand drive
- Italian registration documents present
- Restored several years ago
- 3,169 kilometres indicated although the true figure is unknown
The Condition
- The vendor assures us that there is no corrosion present
- Straight bodywork, free from any signs of panel damage
- The paint has been refinished and remains in lovely order
- All the brightwork looks really smart
- Beautifully presented underneath
- OEM steel wheels complete with hub caps
- Fabric sunroof operating correctly
- Bespoke luggage bag mounted to a luggage rack on the engine lid
- Very smart interior which remains very original
- No notable wear to the upholstery or controls
- We understand that the cabin electrics and instrumentation functions as expected
The Mechanics
- 500 cc air-cooled, rear-mounted twin
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Well-presented engine compartment
- The vendor reports that it runs very well, with no faults to report
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