Highlights

One of just eighty believed to have been coachbuilt by Moretti
Presented in very good, usable condition having been subject to an older restoration
Italian road registered and ready to use

The Appeal

The ‘Spiaggine’ or ‘beach car’ was a curious phenomenon with various compact cars adapted for holiday destination transport. The Fiat and Renault-based ‘Jollys’, Citroën Méhari, Volkswagen Trekker and Mini Moke come to mind - but far rarer than all of these is the Moretti Minimaxi.

Believed to be one of fewer than eighty ever coachbuilt by Moretti, this Minimaxi is based upon the humble Fiat 500. Intended for use in narrow streets of warm coastal resorts, it would still make the ultimate holiday home accessory or quirky weekend classic. Italian road registered and ready to use, we’re sure that this rare car will be much coveted by collectors.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1971
Remains in Italy
Subject to an older restoration
All registration documentation is reportedly in order, meaning it is ready to use

The Interior

Seating for four
Wood-rimmed sports steering wheel
Light wear to the controls and switchgear
Impeccable black vinyl upholstery with hardly any wear
Useful storage in the dashboard
Ribbed rubber matting lines the floors
The speedometer still displays clearly
Well-presented forward boot space
Complete with jack and spare wheel

The Exterior

Curious boxy styling designed and built by Moretti
The paint finish is now mellowing following an older restoration
The Fiat and Moretti badging is in good condition, with some light patina
The canvas hood is still complete and in usable condition although shows its age in places
The side windows have become cloudy over time
Straight bodywork
No evidence of serious corrosion
Well presented wheels

The Mechanics

Rear engine
500 cc, air-cooled twin-cylinder
Four-peed gearbox
All looks to be in good order under the engine hatch
Said to run and drive very well

Summary

This curious classic Fiat is in great usable condition having been restored in the past. It looks great fun and its rarity in comparison to other beach cars is sure to make it very sought after amongst collectors.

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