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Highlights

Rare and stylish Vignale Gamine convertible
Comprehensive professional restoration in 2019
Only two former registered keepers
Full engine, electrics and brakes rebuild
Will be sold with a fresh Revisione
One of only 1,200 LHD Gamines built

The Appeal

Transforming the humble Fiat 500 into an expensive, stylish two seater sports car was a bold idea. But not a new one. Before he moved onto Maseratis, Alfa Romeos, Lancias and Ferraris, Alfredo Vignale began his illustrious design house creating coachbuilt sports cars based on Fiat’s pre-war 500 ‘Topolino.’

The Gamine may have been compact but it was big on character. High costs meant just 1,200 LHD examples left the Vignale factory between 1967 and 1970.

This 1969 car has been restored to a very high standard. The work was comprehensive, covering bodywork, paintwork, mechanicals, brakes and electrics. It has had a full engine rebuild. A bespoke fabric roof adds the extra versatility that the factory cars lacked.

The Gamine is one of 60s Italy’s most unusual and distinctive cars. It is a rare and quirky alternative to a Jolly, but exhibits the same approach to entertainment and fun. This one will be sold with a fresh Revisione before collection.

History and Paperwork

First registered 15th September1969
Only two former registered keepers
Comprehensive restoration completed to a very high standard
This work covered body, paint, chrome, electrics, brakes and an engine rebuild
Revisione will be completed before delivery to the next owner
Registered in Italy

The Condition

Restored and repainted in stand-out yellow with Gamine decals
Sports a bespoke fabric roof with removable side screens
Paintwork in very good order with few signs of use
Bodywork similarly well kept across panels and underside
Restoration included rechroming exterior parts
Steel wheels with matching spare under bonnet, all very well kept
Narrow chrome front and rear bumpers with roll bar behind seats
Well kept interior with black vinyl seats and matching fabric carpets with yellow trim
Sports steering wheel
Vignale bespoke Gamine dashboard differs significantly from Fiat 500

The Mechanics

Rebuilt 499cc Fiat engine
4spd manual gearbox
Engine reported to be in very good order with no issues to report
Electrical and braking systems are new
New Revisione will be applied before delivery to the next owner

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