In the same family for over 50 years before restoration
Just two registered keepers from new
Registered in Italy
The Appeal
The Fiat 500 R, produced between 1972 and 1975, was the final chapter in the story of one of Italy's most endearing and culturally significant city cars. Its rear-mounted engine, compact dimensions, and unmistakable silhouette have made it a perennial favourite among classic car enthusiasts across Europe.
This example was purchased new from a Fiat dealership in Palermo on 7 April 1973. After a brief period with its first keeper, it was sold in November 1973 to a family in Giuliana, in the province of Agrigento, where it remained for over 50 years. In 2025, it was treated to a comprehensive restoration, conceived as a gift from a father to his two daughters, Teresa and Federica. The car has been repainted from its original Tahiti Yellow (Fiat code 276) to Acquamarina (code 433)—an authentic Fiat colour offered on the 500 R in 1973. The interior has been fully re-trimmed, the folding roof replaced, and the front seats carry the personalised initials "T" and "F." Mechanically, the engine has been rebuilt and upgraded to a 650cc unit, and the braking and electrical systems have been renewed.
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