Highlights
- Tribute to the legendary Abarth 500, based on a contemporary Fiat 500L
- Left-hand-drive Italian car, imported into the UK and re-registered in June 1999
- 650cc inline-twin
- Various Abarth upgrades (dashboard, gauges, seats, split-rim wheels)
- MOT-exempt and ULEZ-compliant
The Appeal
The Fiat 500 played a key role in post-war Italy’s economic recovery, providing affordable and accessible motoring to a generation of drivers. Its compact dimensions, simple engineering and unmistakable styling quickly made it a national icon, and one that remains as recognisable today as it was upon its launch in 1957.
Founded in 1949, Abarth built its reputation by transforming humble Fiats into spirited performance cars. Its tuned versions of the 500 enjoyed considerable success both on the road and in competition, helping to establish the marque as one of Italy’s most celebrated performance specialists.
This example started life as a Fiat 500L in Italy and benefits from a particularly charming provenance. Discovered in Pescara by a previous owner during a visit to the region, it was imported into the UK in 1999 as a surprise gift for his wife.
Finished in vibrant red and featuring a fold-back roof, it offers all the character and charm for which the model is renowned, whether enjoyed on relaxed countryside drives, trips to shows and events, or simply as a delightful addition to a classic car collection.
Key Information
- Mileage: 24,532 kilometres (indicated, unwarranted)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported/re-registered 06/99)
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
- Technical specs: 650cc inline-twin, four-speed gearbox
- Paperwork: Various invoices
The Detail
- Finished in red over a black and red cabin featuring yellow piping
- Black fold-back roof
- Three-spoke Personal steering wheel
- Twin exhausts
- 10-inch wheels
- Originally delivered to Italy and discovered in Pescara by a former UK keeper
- Purchased by said keeper as a surprise gift for his wife and imported into the UK in 1999
- Previously used as a hill-climb vehicle and therefore various engine cooling modifications were carried out, including side air intakes, rear vents, and oil cooling pipes
- Features several rare Abarth parts including dashboard, gauges, sump pan, seats, and split-rim wheels
- Reconditioned starter motor fitted in April 2026
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