Highlights
- Fully restored in a specialist Fiat 500 workshop
- Rare and practical Giardiniera estate variant
- Only 35 km since comprehensive restoration
- Complete photographic documentation of restoration process included with the car
The Appeal
The Fiat 500 Giardiniera represents one of the most practical and sought-after variants of the iconic Cinquecento, featuring an extended estate body, horizontally-mounted rear engine, and distinctive side-opening tailgate.
This 1966 example has undergone a meticulous, ground-up restoration by a specialist workshop with nearly 20 years of experience in classic Fiat 500 restorations.
Finished in the original Fiat colour of Azzurro Acquamarina, this Giardiniera combines period-correct aesthetics with comprehensive mechanical refurbishment. Having been imported from dry southern Italy and restored to exacting standards, this charming Italian classic has everything going for it.
This 1966 example has undergone a meticulous, ground-up restoration by a specialist workshop with nearly 20 years of experience in classic Fiat 500 restorations.
Finished in the original Fiat colour of Azzurro Acquamarina, this Giardiniera combines period-correct aesthetics with comprehensive mechanical refurbishment. Having been imported from dry southern Italy and restored to exacting standards, this charming Italian classic has everything going for it.
History and Paperwork
- Italian home market example
- Imported in 2024 from southern Italy, purchased from the second owner
- Offered with a current technical inspection
- Complete with identification documents, making it ideal for registration in EU or outside Europe
- Full photographic documentation of the entire restoration process is available
- Comes with a VAT invoice
- 88,861 km indicated
- 35 km covered since comprehensive restoration
The Condition
- Body completely restored with replacement panels where needed
- Finished in original Fiat colour Azzurro Acquamarina
- Anti-corrosion protection with epoxy primer applied during restoration
- Interior restored to original factory specification
- New soft top fitted
- New wiring and lighting system installed
- Presents with only 35 km covered since completion
The Mechanics
- 499 cc two-cylinder petrol engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Engine completely rebuilt and currently in break-in period
- Gearbox fully reconditioned
- New suspension components fitted
- New brake system installed
- All mechanical work carried out by specialists with nearly 20 years of experience in Fiat 500 restorations
- The vendor states that it drives well following the comprehensive mechanical refurbishment
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