Highlights
- Restored car in pretty Grigio over red
- Original RHD UK car
- Only seven registered keepers
- Older restoration in great condition
- Huge history file of 80+ paperwork
- Current MOT to April 2025
The Appeal
There are other classic Fiat 500s but this one stands out for several reasons. Beyond the pretty Grigio over red colour scheme it is an original RHD, UK-market car - complete with MPH speedo - with just seven keepers in its 52 years.
It is also one of the last 500L ‘Lusso’ models built, restored to a good standard with considerable ongoing maintenance. There are over 80 individual invoices, records and receipts in the history file, including well regarded names like Ricambio and Profietti. Testament to the enthusiasm of its handful of keepers is a collection of old tax discs.
Recent work has included a carburettor overhaul, new chrome fittings and a set of smart hub caps to freshen up the cosmetics. The current condition is verified by a long MOT to April 2025. That is a further indication of the current keeper’s enthusiasm. As a Historic Vehicle the MOT is no longer a legal requirement.
This is a pretty, rare RHD 500 in great condition with bags of character.
The History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 1st August 1972
- Only seven registered keepers
- Current keeper since June 2021
- Previously painted yellow which was changed in November 2020
- Lots of invoices and receipts as shown in photographs
- These include parts and work by Ricambio and Profietti
- Bodywork repairs between 2010 and 2014
- Further respray in 2020 recorded above
- Old MOTs to verify mileage
- Old tax discs
- 2 sets of keys
- Historic Vehicle that is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Regularly MOT’d by current keeper although this is not legally required
- Extensive parts list purchased during 2020 as part of restoration and respray
- Carburettors overhauled in 2020
- Chrome parts and hub caps purchased in 2021
- Factory handbook
The Condition
- Repainted in Grigio (code 663) in 2020 to good standard
- Paintwork in good order with few signs of age or use
- Bodywork similarly well kept with minor points to note in photographs
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on current MOT
- 500L features retained including front and rear chrome nudge bars
- Exterior chromework with some recent refresh work
- The chrome trims to the headlights show some tarnish
- Red vinyl interior with neat black piping in very good condition
- Folding vinyl roof and rear chrome luggage rack with wicker basket
- Black carpets in good condition
- Interior fittings including switchgear, dial and door trims present well
The Mechanics
- 499cc Fiat air cooled engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Large history file of ongoing maintenance
- Carburettors recently overhauled
- No reported running or driving issues
- Minor points to note on current MOT test
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