Description
FIAT 500 Giardiniera 1961 — Advanced Restoration Project
I am selling a complete 1961 Fiat 500 Giardiniera restoration project.
Documentation:
Original French registration document (old format) + transfer certificate from 2001 in my name. Vehicle not re-registered since (project remained dormant). Complete and traceable file; re-registration procedure to be carried out by the buyer.
Bodywork — restoration commenced:
Complete shell, stripped back (sanding/ bare metal already completed)
Initial rust protection applied (primer applied to several areas)
No visible perforation noted to date
Sound structure: roof panel, side windows, floor pans, visible chassis rails in photos
Welding required for right rear wheel support bracket.
Mechanics:
Complete engine block + gearbox (starter, fan, original wiring)
Engine not seized, turns freely by hand (tested)
Sold as-is, requires full service before running
Included Parts:
Front grille with Fiat badge, complete headlight
Set of original seals (doors, side windows)
Original air filter canister/ box (good condition)
Chrome bumpers
Steel wheels
Rear bench seat with original upholstery (red/ white)
Windscreens and frames
Large quantity of original fasteners and small parts
Why This Lot?
The Giardiniera is considerably rarer than the standard 500 saloon — finding a shell this complete, already stripped, with a freely-turning engine and a traceable paperwork file is uncommon on the market. Ideal for anyone wanting to take on a project that's already well advanced without starting from a bare wreck.
Price: €1, 900 (negotiable)
To be viewed on site, in NIORT. Sold as-is, non-running, mounted on a mobile chassis for transport.
