Highlights
- Comprehensively restored 3 years ago
- Classic ‘Bianco’ paintwork with Nero interior
- Engine upgraded to 650cc with synchromesh gearbox
- Fitted with desirable "RECORD MONZA" exhaust
- Recent professional polish and wax treatment
- New tyres with full tread depth
The Appeal
This beautiful restored 500L contains a useful secret. Beneath the snail-like rear deck is a fully rebuilt 650cc engine. There’s also a fully synchromesh gearbox. It’s a combination that makes this classic 500 considerably more usable in modern driving than the factory-standard version.
The mechanical overhaul is so fresh that the car still needs properly running in. We’re told that this three-keeper car was restored three years ago. It has reportedly been garaged since completion. It certainly presents very nicely in the classic combination of Bianco over Nero.
The joy of this well-presented 500L is that it looks standard, but goes much better than a factory car. This is one for enthusiasts who want to use and enjoy their ‘cinquecento.’
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1970 in Italy
- Three former registered keepers
- The vehicle is registered in Italy
- Restored three years ago
- Mechanical overhauled and still need running in
- Always garaged since restoration completed we are told
The Condition
- Restored three year ago and finished in Bianco which presents very well
- Few indications of age or use because little used since work completed
- Bright chromework and very good exterior fittings
- Recent new seals, window wipers, external drip rail, and wiper blades
- Bodywork presents in very good order following restoration three years ago
- Recently received a professional polish and wax treatment
- Sits on steel wheels with chrome hub caps
- Recent new tyres showing what vendor says is full tread depth
- Black vinyl interior appears to be standard and well kept
- Recently fitted with new carpets and door panels recently fitted
- New floor mats installed
- Electrical system reported to be in very good working order
- Floor pans appear sound and intact we are told
- 500L strip speedo and factory two-spoke black wheel
The Mechanics
- Upgraded and rebuilt 650cc engine
- Also upgraded to fully synchromesh gearbox we are told
- Engine and mechanical components overhauled during restoration three years ago
- Fitted with "RECORD MONZA" exhaust system
- Vendor recommends running-in period as engine has been completely overhauled
- The vendor states the car is ready for any journey with no current mechanical issues
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