Highlights

Accompanied by copious paperwork from Italy and the UK
Offered in superb overall condition
Starts readily, runs beautifully and drives very well indeed

The Appeal

By the late 1950s, most European countries had recovered sufficiently from the effects of the Second World War that many ordinary people were in a position to buy their first car. Manufacturers cottoned on to the fact people were looking for small, economical vehicles. And so it’s this period when we see the arrival of the Austin Mini, Citroën 2CV, the rebirth of the Volkswagen Beetle and in Italy, the arrival of the Fiat 500. Between 1957 and 1975, nearly four million 500s were made, so it’s undoubtedly among the most successful cars ever made.

We’re delighted to offer this fantastic Italian home market example from 1971. This 500 is a relatively recent arrival, registered in the UK in August 2023; in fact, it still has its Italian Revisione (MOT) until March 2025. As you’ll observe from the photographs, the Fiat is in fantastic cosmetic order, and the vendor demonstrates that the mechanicals are in similarly good health to match. The vendor acquired it from a dealer in February 2024 and has since ensured the Fiat is kept indoors and exercised regularly.

It’s rare to find a Fiat 500 in such smart order as this. If you’ve always promised yourself one of these charming little cars, be sure not to miss this lovely example.

The History and Paperwork

UK registered since August 2023
1,188 km indicated
The vendor acquired the car from a classic car dealer in February 2024
One former UK registered keeper
Clymer and Haynes and OEM workshop manuals
V5C present
Assorted Italian paperwork
Italian logbook
Italian Revisione ran until March 2025
Exempt from road tax and MOT in the UK
Invoice for work done by UK-based Italian car specialists Gonella Brothers

The Condition

Dry-stored throughout current ownership
Period-correct alloy wheels by Fergat of Turin
Glossy blue paintwork finished to a very good standard
The bodywork looks incredibly straight and solid
Both doors, the bonnet and the engine decklid appear to fit well
We’re not advised of any known corrosion issues
Smart chrome bumpers, complete with ‘towel rail’ overriders
Well-presented interior with minimal signs of wear
Period-correct ribbed rubber matting, often seen in Italian cars of this era
The upholstery presents impeccably throughout, including the door cards and headlining
Smart original dashboard, instrumentation and controls
Cabin electrics reportedly in good working order
Roof material in good visual order and the folding mechanism is reportedly in good shape

The Mechanics

499cc air-cooled two-cylinder petrol engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
The vendor demonstrates that the engine starts quickly on the lever and settles down to a smooth, steady idle
All gears reportedly select smoothly and the Fiat is said to drive very well with no known mechanical issues to report
All presents well inside the engine bay

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