Highlights
- Engine rebuilt as a 700cc unit
- Reported to have always been garage-kept
- Bodywork rated as very good by the vendor
- Italian Revisione valid until September 2026
The Appeal
Few cars have come to embody the charm, ingenuity, and enduring appeal of Italian automotive design as completely as the Fiat 500. Instantly recognisable for its unmistakable silhouette, compact proportions, and rear-mounted air-cooled engine, it has earned its place as one of the world's most beloved classics, delivering a driving experience that is every bit as engaging as it is characterful.
This 1970 example has been fitted with a 700cc engine upgrade, including a Giannini rocker cover and oil pan. It is presented in white over a black interior, both showing age-commensurate wear but remaining tidy. The vendor describes the overall driving experience as one of good performance and braking, with a characterful exhaust note from the uprated engine. With its reported history of careful storage and a Revisione valid until September 2026, this little Fiat appears ready for weekend enjoyment.
Key Information
- Mileage: 99,676 km indicated
- Country of registration: Italy
- Technical inspection status: Revisione valid until September 2026
- Technical specs: rebuilt 700cc two-cylinder engine with Giannini rocker cover and oil pan, and a Weber carburettor; four-speed manual gearbox
- Paperwork: registration document
The Detail
- Fiat 500 Club Italia windscreen strip
- Black pull-back fabric sunroof
- 12-inch wheels
- Black vinyl interior with red-piped floor mats
- Red dashboard and parcel shelf stripes; parcel shelf also features the Abarth logo
- Push-out front quarter light windows
- Three-spoke Sportline steering wheel
- The vendor states the paintwork presents well with some minor imperfections
- Interior is reported to be clean and in good condition with some minor imperfections
- The vendor describes the car as quite lively to drive
- The engine is said to produce a characterful exhaust note
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