Highlights
- Full rebuild completed 5-6 years ago
- Reportedly rust-free throughout
- Comprehensive mechanical overhaul with lots of new parts
- Replacement interior and roof fitted at some point in the car's life
- Suitable for daily use, the vendor tells us
The Appeal
To Italians, this is so much more than just a car; it's a symbol of freedom, post-war prosperity, and an icon of "La Dolce Vita". During the later years of the 500's life, Fiat responded to customer feedback asking for greater refinement. The Turinese firm answered the call with the L - which stands for 'Lusso' or 'Luxury'.
Now don't expect leather seats, walnut dashboards and air conditioning; this is still the basic "car of the people" the 500 has always been, but you did get a higher level of exterior trim, and three extra horsepower.
This 1972 example looks to be in lovely condition for its age. The vendor tells us:
"I was told that the car had a full rebuild 5-6 years ago with lots of new parts. Some visible are new shocks, springs, brakes, new carburettor, seat covers, roof. It is in lovely condition and can be used daily. The drives operate smoothly, and everything functions as expected."
Now don't expect leather seats, walnut dashboards and air conditioning; this is still the basic "car of the people" the 500 has always been, but you did get a higher level of exterior trim, and three extra horsepower.
This 1972 example looks to be in lovely condition for its age. The vendor tells us:
"I was told that the car had a full rebuild 5-6 years ago with lots of new parts. Some visible are new shocks, springs, brakes, new carburettor, seat covers, roof. It is in lovely condition and can be used daily. The drives operate smoothly, and everything functions as expected."
History and Paperwork
- 1972 Fiat 500L
- Full rebuild completed 5-6 years ago with many new parts
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
The Condition
- Exterior presents very well overall
- Reportedly free from corrosion throughout
- Shell looks straight and the door fit/panel alignment appears quite good for a car of this type and age
- Doors appear to have been repainted after rebuild (slight colour difference, almost not visible)
- Chrome is in good condition with no notable wear or pitting advised
- Interior presents nicely, having evidently been replaced at some point
- The vendor notes the replacement seat covers and roof material
The Mechanics
- 499cc two-cylinder air-cooled petrol engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Mechanically sound: starts, runs, and brakes properly according to the vendor
- We're informed that the Fiat drives very nicely, with all systems functioning properly
New components fitted during the aforementioned rebuild include:
- Shock absorbers
- Springs
- Brakes
- Carburettor
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