Highlights

Highly desirable and rarer earlier example of the Nuova 500
479cc engine with 4-speed manual transmission
Repainted in 2010
Attractive period interior
Good history file

The Appeal

One of the most iconic cars in history, the Fiat 500 continues to be a charming icon of mid-century automotive history - a cheap, compact and even rather spartan car that was particularly purpose built for the road revolution of the 50s and 60s. The result was a car that managed, across all variations, to rack up nearly four million units.

This rare, early example is in impressive condition, with an attractive colour scheme and plenty of period detailing.

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The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1960
In current ownership since earlier this year
Previous ownership was purportedly from 2010
Currently indicates 57,680km
While this can’t be verified, the vendor notes that the car’s condition indicates a low mileage
Technical inspection has expired but will be renewed before sale
The car’s paperwork file includes:
- Original Carti Di Circolazione
- Service record stamps from 1960 to 1982
- Current circalazione certificate
- ASI identification with photograph
- Original maintenance booklet

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The Interior

Traditionally spartan interior in original period condition
Painted metal dashboard with cream instrument binnacle and steering wheel
Interior metalwork is free of blisters or corrosion
Some light marks to the interior metalwork
Seats and door cards are in good condition with no rips or tears
The floors are protected by rubber mats, which have some light splits
The vendor believes that everything save for the seals is original
The door seals were replaced in 2010 and have perished somewhat
All switches and dials are in good working order with no issues to report
‘Frunk’ is clean and well-kept with ‘flat top’ fuel tank
Original tool set is also present and correct

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The Exterior

Impressive blue paintwork, which was refreshed in 2010
Metalwork is free of dents or dings we can spot
The panel fit looks tight with the frunk, bonnet and doors closing well
The car’s lenses and glasswork are in good order with no cracks or fractures
The original Fiat branding is all present and correct
Trims are in good condition with no faults we can spot
The car is sat on its original wheels
Cintgurato tyres were recently replaced
The sills and arches are in good, solid order
Some very light surface corrosion underneath - nothing of any concern
For a Fiat of this period, it’s in excellent order through and through

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The Mechanics

479cc I2 powerplant
4-speed manual transmission
Braking, steering and suspension have been recently overhauled
This is the earliest spec of the 500, and effort has been made to keep it original
Engine bay is in excellent order with solid floors
We’ve not been informed of any leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
The car is reportedly starting, running, shifting and braking as expected

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Summary

This is a simply remarkable example of the Fiat 500 - with plenty of originality on display, a desirable colour scheme and a good paperwork file. With its early period features and nicely-presented interior, any Topolino aficionado should clamour for this example.

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