Description
This lot will be auctioned via Silverstone Auctions, The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2023 on Friday the 25th of August - Saturday the 26th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN. Introduced in 1965, the 500F featured a little more power than the much-loved standard Cinquecento, had a shorter sunroof, and most importantly had the more traditional opening doors than had been the case in all 500s previously. Whilst some love the 'suicide' doors, they are not for all, particularly ladies adorned in a shorter skirt, hence the demand when the F was launched.
On offer here is a delightful Fiat 500F finished in Aquamarine with a period-correct red and cream interior. WGU 476F was purchased in 2017 after having had the bodywork refreshed but still in need of a little ‘TLC’ to bring it up to the next level. With that in mind, a schedule of works was embarked upon which was to include a full mechanical overhaul including the sensible decision to fit an all-synchromesh gearbox together with a full suspension strip and rebuild with all components refreshed or renewed as required. With the focus on keeping as close to the factory specification as possible, the interior was correctly retrimmed including the ribbed rubber matting alongside a new folding roof and even the tool kit received careful consideration such has been the attention to detail.
Accompanying this outstanding Fiat is a comprehensive history file including an original Italian handbook, a workshop manual and factory parts catalogue, various invoices and some rare factory advertising material. Delightfully presented and offering a much- improved driving experience, this is one ‘Cinquecento’ that would be happy within any collection or being used as intended, as a fun urban run-around.
Acquired by our vendor around 12 months ago on a whim and little used since, a change in circumstances and a lack of space means it returns to the market on offer at No Reserve, which may well make it the bargain of the day.
