Produced from 1957 to 1975 and designed by Dante Gaicosa, who is responsible for designing a vast range of Italian automobiles and also for refining the front wheel drive layout to an industry standard configuration. The Fiat 500 is among his best creations, and the legacy of these cars live strong in our current modern society.
Considered to be one of the first vehicles designed for the sole purpose of scooting around the dense cities, hence the petite proportions and small engine capacity. In 1959 the Fiat 500 was awarded a Compasso d’Oro industrial design award, one of the most recognised awards in its field.
This particular example of Dante’s work has been immaculately and sympathetically restored, originally being purchased by the owner as a shell from Italy before the height of Covid, it was brought over to the UK around May of this year and extensively restored, going through all the details with a fine tooth comb. And we must say, what an effort - it is fabulously presented.
We have a soft spot for any classic Fiat 500 - and this is certainly one of the best ones you can get your hands on right now in terms of presence. The restoration completed on this stunning example has been done with fabulous care and attention to detail, sympathetically done to ensure the vehicle is as close to original specification as possible.
This charming 500 would be an incredible addition to anyone's collection and an amazing investment as the prices of these cars seem to be creeping up as the years go on.
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1970 Fiat 500 F
About Max Bids
The max bid process allows you to bid without any hassle.
Enter your maximum bid and we will then bid on your behalf to ensure you're the highest bidder - just enough to keep you in the lead and only up until your maximum.
Anti-sniping
Car & Classic prevent auction snipers from bidding in the last seconds to win an auction.
Auctions are extended by 3 minutes if anyone bids within the last 2 minutes to allow other bidders to react and counter-bid.
Auto-bidding increments
If your maximum bid is equal to or below the reserve price, your maximum bid will be applied in full if you are the highest bidder.
If you are the highest bidder and place a maximum bid above the reserve, we will automatically put in the reserve as your first bid.
Once the reserve has been met, Car & Classic will make sure you are the highest bidder using only the bidding increments stated below.
We will keep you in the lead up until your maximum bid OR the increment closest to your maximum bid, providing your maximum bid is enough to cover the increment value.
Bid Amount
Increment
£0 to £9,999
£100.00
£10,000 to £49,999
£250.00
£50,000 to £99,999
£500.00
£100,000 +
£1,000.00
Automatically outbid immediately
When you place a max bid and are outbid immediately that means that another bidder has placed a max bid limit which is higher than yours.
You can bid again and we will use our automatic bid system to try and get you as the highest bidder.
Matching max bids
When there are two max bids of the same value, the one placed first remains the lead bidder.
Pre-authorisation
We may hold a pre-authorisation charge on your card until the end of the auction when the hold will be cancelled. If you win, we'll take a security deposit which counts towards the payment for the vehicle and isn't any extra cost to you.
What are pre-bids?
A pre-bid means you're able to place a bid before the official start of the auction.
You will be notified whether or not you are the highest bidder when the auction starts.
Problem with your bid
Bids are contractually binding. To help protect you, we have some rules in place if we think it's been mistyped. Please check and amend what you have entered.
