Description
The Dante Giacosa-designed Fiat 500 was introduced in 1957 as a city car successor to Topolino. The air-cooled engine and gearbox were situated at the back allowing for a larger cabin space and comfort for its 4 passengers. The 500 Lusso was unveiled in 1969 and featured front-hinged doors and a series of luxury cosmetic appointments including chrome bumper bars, smoother hubcaps, brighter trims for the windscreen and rear window, a Fiat badge in the front as well as a revised interior with non-glare plastic dashboard, new instrument binnacle, redesigned door cards and a 2-spoke steering wheel.
The 500L offered was produced in 1970 in Rosso Medio with Nero interior and a folding roof top. In 2003 it was subjected to a caring restoration to the very last detail with a 126A1. 048 square-head engine upgrade providing for 23 bhp and 43 Nm output. Since then it remains in a splendid condition throughout via occasional exercising to local events and shows.
Specifications
Year: 1970
Make: Fiat
Model: 500 Lusso
Designer: Dante Giacosa
Body: 2 dr, 4 st, saloon
Chassis number: 110F* 2408085*
Engine number: 126A1* the details below
Engine: 1977 126A1 BIS , 652 cc, in line 2 cyl, Weber 28 carbureted, 23 bhp at 4500 rpm, 43 Nm at 2400 rpm
Transmission type: 4 speed, manual
Exterior color, code: Rosso Medio, 115
Interior color, trim: Nero, leatherette
Odometer reading: 15162 km
Registration: Greek, passenger vehicle permit
Certificate: Fiat 500 Club of Greece Authenticity Certificate, issued 2018
