Highlights
- Pretty 500L in dark blue with white banded tyres and red interior
- Recent refresh covering electrics, neww seats, brakes, coil, service and tyres
- Maintained since 023 by classic Fiat specialist
- Entertaining car that has proved reliable for seller
The Appeal
They called it ‘Lusso’ but the concessions to cossetting didn’t run deep with Fiat’s 500L. And we’re grateful, because the original Cinquecento is all about simplicity, ruggedness and, above all, character.
This lovely dark blue ‘71 500L arrived in the UK in 2023 and was bought by the seller shortly after. He has thoroughly enjoyed it, but then is there any other way to own a 500? It has been maintained by a Fiat specialist, with recent work including new seats, coil, brake overhaul, full service and new tyres. The electrics have also been attended to.
The vendor says:
“It's so fun to drive, to open the hood in a summer day or driving during Christmas to see the lights was a blast. Expect loads of smiles, thumbs up and pictures from people.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1971
- UK registered since September 2023
- Two UK registered keepers
- Acquired by seller in November 2023
- Maintained by a specialist Fiat mechanic since purchase
- Recent work to electrics, brakes, coil and full service
- Vendor advises that seats have been retrimmed since 2023
- 1 set of keys
The Condition
- Smart dark blue paintwork in good order for a car of this age
- Retains correct 500L features including front and rear chrome nudge bars
- Chrome bumpers in good order with shallow dent in rear unit as shown
- Bodywork presents well in photos
- Underside shown in photos
- Steel wheels with hub caps with front nearside hub cap appearing to be missing
- White banded tyres fitted since vendor acquired car in 2023
- Standard 500L interior with strip speedo
- Red vinyl seats with blue piping recently refitted
- Italian-style rubber overmats fitted
- Folding vinyl sunroof in good working order
- Three-spoke factory steering wheel and well-kept switchgear
- Fitted with radio cassette below dashboard as shown
- All interior functions reported to be in working order
The Mechanics
- 499cc air-cooled two-cylinder engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Long list of work by specialists since purchase, including electrics as detailed above
- New brakes fitted during current ownership
- New coil installed for improved reliability
- Oil filter replaced less than a year ago
- Recently serviced and maintained by a marque specialist
- Vendor states that there are no mechanical faults
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it’s worth checking beforehand..
