Highlights
- Highly original and unmodified example with charming patina
- Mechanically standard and retaining period character
- Registered in Catalonia
The Appeal
The Fiat 500 A 'Topolino' – Italian for 'little mouse' – was a landmark design that brought motoring to the masses in pre-war Italy. Launched in 1936, it combined Dante Giacosa's clever engineering with charming styling, creating an affordable yet capable city car that became an icon of its era, and at the time, offered one of the smallest, most economic cars in the world.
This 1939 example is registered in Catalonia and presents as an honest, unmodified survivor that wears its age with dignity. For enthusiasts seeking an authentic pre-war Italian classic, it's a fabulous opportunity - whether you intend to bring it up to show-winning condition or keep it as an eminently drivable classic.
History and Paperwork
- Built in 1939 at the Lingotto plant, Turin
- Currently registered in Catalonia
- Indicates 70,737 km on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
- Unmodified and honest example displaying natural patina throughout
- Brightwork carries some age-commensurate wear
- Seals and rubbers look a little tired
- Interior is careworn but very usable
- Seats in fair overall order with some open seams
- Headlining and carpets a little tired
The Mechanics
- 569cc 4-cylinder engine
- 4-speed synchromesh manual transmission
- Highly original and mechanically standard throughout
- Engine bay looks in fair overall order
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