・Full respray in 2020
・Reconditioned engine from a Fiat 126 
・Interior re-trim

The Fiat 500 L is a classic supermini that was made between 1957 and 1975. It was almost seen as a fashion accessory in the late 50s and 60s due to its incredibly pretty good looks, small nimble handling and was perfect for nipping around town.

The model we have here is the 500 L which was made between 1967 and 71 with the last of the model being sold in 72. The L stood for Lusso which is the higher spec of the 500 range offering upgrades such as vinyl seats, extra bumpers, a new front badge and new instrument binnacle. 

The door cards were upholstered to match the interior, the car ran radial tyres instead of ply and the floor was carpet covered instead of rubber mats. All of these small tweaks led to the 500 L being that little bit more refined compared to a standard 500 F.

The car is an original RHD and has been a few colours throughout its life. The current owner decided to put it back to the original Antique Ivory whilst also updating the engine and giving the whole car a comprehensive restoration.

Now that she is complete, it's time for her to go to a good home.

The V5 is present as is a stack of MOTs. The car has a lot of receipts from all of the recent restoration work and the current owner has been meticulous in keeping all of the paperwork to support the work that has been done to show just how much has gone into its refresh. The car is currently MOT’d until March 22 even though technically it is exempt based on its age.

The interior is a lovely mix of original dials, steering wheel and pedals and freshly trimmed seats. They really are in fantastic condition. As part of the respray in 2020 the bare shell was painted inside and out so it's as fresh under the carpet as it is on the outside of the vehicle.

Everything works including the rag top roof.

Due to the full respray the paint is in very good condition. The car received new panels where needed as part of the restoration. Various new external trims and badges have been purchased so they look as fresh as the paint and the wheels are the original steels with chrome hubcaps which really finish off the original look of the vehicle.

The car drives well and sounds lovely, it has had a 600cc engine from a Fiat 126 added (a common upgrade) to give it a tad more oomph and before that engine went in it was rebuilt so its classed as refurbished. At the same time the gearbox which came with that engine was fitted meaning the car benefits from a full 4-speed synchromesh gears rather than the original 'crash' box. For added peace of mind, one of the previous owners fitted disc brakes to front wheels to help safety on modern roads. 

The original Fiat 500 was Fiats answer to the Austin Mini. Small (even smaller than a Mini) lightweight and incredibly pretty this small Italian car won the hearts of the nation and beyond.

Here in RHD, an original RHD from factory I might add, it’s a lovely thing to behold. The current owner has put a lot of time , money and love into the restoration which has been comprehensive leaving you with a very clean Italian classic that will turn heads wherever it goes.

Ok , sure, the peppy 600cc engine might not break the sound barrier but it's not about speed in one of these, in fact you’ll probably not be able to go fast anyway due to everyone getting in your way to get a good look at it.

If small superminis are your thing and you like a car with a bit of character, there’s not many small classics that will put a smile on your face like this one.

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