Highlights
- Completely restored between 2010 and 2011
- Equipped with a 650 cm³ engine with only 6,000 km derived from the Fiat 126
- Adjustable front shock absorbers and front disc brakes
The Appeal
Although the standard Fiat 500 is a surprisingly fun and agile car, there are endless ways to improve it. Ingenious and unforgettable technicians like Carlo Abarth understood its potential and turned it into a small sports car with great capabilities. This 1969 500 L was restored and improved with great measure and skill, leaving its timeless charm intact but improving its performance and driveability.
During the restoration, this 500 was completely disassembled, sandblasted and reassembled with the addition of numerous new parts and significant improvements. The 650 cm³ engine, taken from a Fiat 126, together with the fully synchronised gearbox and other work on the rear end, greatly enhance the car's performance, aided by adjustable front shock absorbers and front disc brakes.
If you are looking for an efficient and pleasant-to-drive classic 500, this is the right car for you.
If you are looking for an efficient and pleasant-to-drive classic 500, this is the right car for you.
History and Paperwork
- Italian registration
- Valid overhaul
- Completely restored between 2010 and 2011
- Odometer shows 6,062 km
The Condition
- The bodywork looks splendid, with good door alignment and no visible signs of corrosion
- The paintwork is still bright and shiny after restoration, and has been treated with protective wax
- The black vinyl sunroof is new and in excellent condition and we have been assured that it works properly It has been fitted with additional yellow headlights and aerodynamic sports mirrors
- All the chrome plating is in excellent shape
- The rear bumper is new while the front bumper is original and in good condition
- Interior features Fiat 126 seats with two-tone fabric and vinyl upholstery
- Nardi steering wheel, original Giannini instruments and some Alfa Romeo dials
- Upholstery and controls show minimal signs of wear
The Mechanics
- Twin-cylinder 650 cm³ engine derived from the Fiat 126
- Four-speed synchronised manual gearbox
- Adjustable front shock absorbers and front disc brakes
- Fiat 126 rear end with reinforced axle shafts
- Alloy wheels bought new
- It has been reported to us that this 500 is in excellent condition and is very pleasant to drive and that there are no known defects to report
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