Highlight
- Only 4 previous owners
- New roof, interior and tyres
- Professionally restored a few years ago
The Attractions
The Economic Miracle profoundly changed Italy, and one of the most important changes was the sudden exponential increase in the spread of cars. Many Italians were finally able to discover the freedom and fun offered by cars, getting behind the wheel of cheap, mass-produced cars that became affordable for the masses.
The perfect example of this phenomenon is the Fiat 500, which literally revolutionised the country when it was launched in 1957. Aesthetically pleasing, agile and easy to drive, it made its simple and spartan layout one of its main strengths; but as its popularity and diffusion increased, buyers demanded more complete equipment and a more accurate and elegant finish. This led to the birth of the 500 L - the Lusso - in 1968.
This example of the 500 L is in excellent condition, having received a complete restoration in recent years. It has had only four owners since new and is a ready-to-drive, solid and very well maintained car with a sunroof and new leather-coloured vinyl interior.
History and Documentation
- Registered in 1969
- Only 4 previous owners
- Recently restored
- The five-digit odometer shows 33,920 km
Condition
- Painted white
- The paintwork is in good condition with only a few slight signs of use
- Some slight chips and marks can be seen at the joints between the body panels and on the sills
- There are no visible traces of dents or major damage
- Almost new black sunroof
- Fitted with a set of new tyres
- Interior has been reupholstered in leather-coloured vinyl
- Everything in the interior appears to be in good condition
- We are told that the bottoms are solid
- The dashboard looks good and the instrument panel is clean, clear and easy to read
The Mechanics
- Powered by a 499 cc twin-cylinder engine
- 4-speed manual gearbox
- The engine compartment appears tidy and well maintained
- No mechanical problems have been reported
- The seller has informed us that this 500 has been checked and serviced
- The seller also informs us that this car has proved to be very reliable
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