•   1968 Fiat 500 F lhd

•   Comprehensive recent restoration

•   Excellent bodywork

•   All new paint

•   New handmade upholstery

•   New whitewall tyres

•   The most beloved and celebrated Italian small car, freshly restored and eager to ride

Admired and collected all around the world for the irresistibly cute lines of its small bodywork and for its remarkable peppiness, which for decades made it the undisputed ruler of congested Italian streets, the 500 is the embodiment of the Italian love for cars, fun and clever design.

Launched in 1965 and built until 1968, the 500 F represented an important evolutionary step, with a new, larger windscreen and a more powerful engine.

 This particular F, built in the last months of production of this model before the release of the 500 L, retains the most attractive details of the first series both on the outside, with gracefully simple bumpers and the original FIAT front shield, and on the inside, outfitted with the beautiful fifties metal dashboard, delightful two-tone seats and old style instrument cluster with a single large Veglia Borletti dial.

This 500 is in very good condition, having been sparingly used since receiving a comprehensive professional restoration two years ago, which included the replacement of the floors, bodywork repairs, new paint, new interior upholstery with period-correct materials and finishes and overhauled engine, brakes and clutch.

Lovingly pampered by its last two caretakers, this 500 has regained the freshness of its youth and is ready to bring smiles and lots of carefree fun to its next owner, who will also benefit from the great availability of spare parts and know-how for these vehicles.

•  First registered on 6/6/1968

•  Italian registration documents

•  Will be MOT tested in Italy before delivery if required

•  Accurate and regular maintenance

•  Fully restored two years ago

•  Two sets of keys

•  Scrupulously maintained after restoration

Carefully kept, garage stored and very sparingly used for two years after a comprehensive full restoration, this 500 is in excellent, remarkably fresh condition.

It comes with its valid Italian registration document “Libretto di circolazione” .

Since the car has been kept off the road for a few months, an Italian MOT test will be carried out before delivery, if so required.

 

•  Seats and door panels recently re-upholstered with correct colours and materials

•  Fully restored dashboard and instrument cluster

•  New ceiling

•  New rubber floor mats, carpets and boot lining

•  Shiny restored door handles and window cranks

•  All seals in very good condition

•  Seat belts

 

•  In unblemished freshly restored condition

•  Recently repainted in correct factory colour

•  Front and rear bumpers and all exterior trim in very good condition

•  Canvas sunroof in very good condition

•  Very good clear and undamaged windows

•  Perfect headlights, taillights and indicators

•  All chrome parts, lettering and emblems restored

•  Steel wheels with chrome plated hubcaps and whitewall tires

•  Adhesive tricolour Italian flag bands on bonnet and rear engine cover
 

• Thoroughly overhauled 499cc inline-twin air-cooled engine

• Comprehensively restored driving train

• Four speed gearbox

• Matching numbers

• New exhaust

•  New floors

•  Subject to comprehensive maintenance under current ownership

•  New oil seals, filters and spark plugs

•  No leaks whatsoever

•  In very good overall mechanical order, with a cleanly presented engine and engine bay

•  Lights, electrical system and all ancillaries in perfect working order

•  New tyres

•  New battery

 

Increasingly desired all over the world for its delightful appearance and verve, the 500's prices are steadily rising.

 This particular car represents a great opportunity to get behind the wheel of a 500 with the nice older series' vintage look in near mint condition. Being ready to drive, with no need for any further work, it offers a very compelling value proposition.

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