Highlights
- Restoration and engine rebuild performed in 2019
- Recently imported to the UK from a collection in Southern Italy
- UK road registered and complete with an advisory-free MOT valid until July 2024 - although exempt
- Impeccably presented inside and out in a very fetching colour scheme
- Just three previous keepers recorded
- Stored indoors since its restoration
The Appeal
A totemic symbol of Italy, the Fiat 500 is nothing short of iconic. Born out of necessity, it came about when Italians were desperately in need of transport but had neither the materials nor the funds to build cars in such an elaborate way as they had pre-war. The 500 remained in production from 1957 until 1975 and its namesake lives on today in Fiat’s range as we enter the electric age.
Here we have a delightful 1971 example that was imported to the UK in 2023 following a high-quality restoration. It’s an especially attractive example thanks to its tasteful colour scheme which captures the fun spirit of these diminutive cars. Formerly part of a collection in Southern Italy, it’s had just three former keepers according to the original Italian logbook and since the completion of the restoration, the car has always been stored indoors. Don’t miss the chance to add this charming example to your garage.
The History and Paperwork
- Home market left hand drive Italian example
- Formerly part of a collection in Southern Italy
- Imported to the UK in 2023 and registered since August
- Three previous keepers recorded
- Original logbook present
- UK V5C
- Various workshop manuals
- MOT valid until July 2024
- Qualifies for UK road tax and MOT exemption
- Various recent invoices
- Old Italian registration documents
- ULEZ exempt
The Condition
- Straight bodywork which appears free from any damage or corrosion
- Even panel alignment and door fit
- Handsome blue paintwork, restored to a high standard
- The bumpers and overridershave bright chromework
- Striking red interior with reupholstered vinyl seats and new period-correct rubber floor mats
- No damage or modifications evident to the original dashboard
- No notable wear to the controls
- The vendor notes that the passenger door lock only operates from the inside
- The folding sunroof presents well and is reportedly in full operating order
- All looks good underneath, with a recent-looking covering of underseal
- OEM wheels finished in silver
- Period-correct black and silver UK number plates fitted
- RHD Carello headlamps fitted for UK roads (originals retained also)
- Beautifully presented luggage compartment
The Mechanics
- 500 cc flat-twin petrol engine
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Impeccable engine compartment
- The engine was reportedly rebuilt during the 2019 restoration
- Completely rewired
- The vendor states that it runs very well and drives without fault
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