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Highlights

Only two previous owners
Complete restoration in 2017
Used for advertising photo shoots of residences and resorts
Efficient mechanics requiring no work
Registered in Italy

The Appeal

Compact, light and with simple mechanics, the Fiat 500 was destined to be one of the most famous cars in history. Over the years, almost four million of these small and versatile cars were produced, a number that is still impressive today.

The 500L, or Lusso, was launched in 1968: it was a model with a slightly richer trim but retained its characteristic minimalist approach. It would be wrong to call it a luxury car by the standards of other brands, but it was more than enough to make the 500L particularly desirable to discerning customers.

This particular example was carefully maintained by its only two previous owners, and received a complete restoration in 2017. Since then, the car has been featured in publicity photo shoots, adding a touch of Italian style to residences and resorts in the Numana and Sirolo areas - and it's easy to see why!

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1971
Only two previous owners
Acquired by second owner in 2017
Received a complete restoration in 2017
Overhaul expired
Marks 54,730 km on a five-digit odometer

The Condition

Bodywork restoration in 2017
Brakes, suspension, steering and tyres replaced in 2017
Various chrome parts replaced in 2017
Underbody treated with protective coating
Standard white paint, which could benefit from polishing
Chrome parts show slight signs of wear
Steel wheels appear in good shape, and tyres show plenty of tread
Interior is in good condition with well reupholstered seats
The seats are still in good condition with no rips or tears
The dashboard is in good condition with the characteristic trapezoidal instrument panel well readable
We have been informed that everything works as expected

The Mechanics

Powered by a small 499 cm³ two-cylinder engine
4-speed manual gearbox
Brakes, suspension, steering and tyres replaced in 2017
We have been informed that the car is mechanically efficient and does not require any intervention

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