The diminutive Fiat 500 helped to mobilise Italy with its simple mechanicals and practical four-seater bodyshell, and continued in production almost unchanged until 1975. This 500L has been with its most recent private owner for 12 years, and has been treated to a respray and interior retrim as part of a two-year restoration project, with all replacement parts reportedly purchased from Turin. It would make a wonderful addition to any classic car enthusiast’s stable, as well as a smart and characterful companion for weekend jaunts and car show visits.

KEY FACTS

• A well-presented example of Fiat’s diminutive city car, which has been treated to a two-year restoration with a focus on originality.
• It is powered by a naturally aspirated 499cc inline-twin, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
• The car is reported to have had only three owners, and is now offered for sale by the motor trade.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Released as a high-specification variant, the 500L – or Lusso – features chrome bumper overriders, wrap-around rear bumpers, ribbed vinyl seats and door cards, full carpeting, and a plastic-covered dashboard with a Veglia instrument cluster and integrated fuel gauge.
• This Fiat 500L is finished in white over a red vinyl-trimmed cabin.
• It rides on a set of 12-inch steel wheels with chrome hubcaps.
• Factory-fitted equipment includes a roll-back sunroof, a two-spoke steering wheel, manually operated windows, and opening front quarterlights.
• Accompanying the sale are photographs of the restoration.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: small cracks in the steering wheel, and a crack on the instrument cluster.
• As part of the restoration, the car has been resprayed and the cabin has been retrimmed.
• The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults.
• The most recent roadworthiness test was reportedly conducted on 14 May 2021, resulting in a clean pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car was last serviced in May 2021 at 80,500 kilometres.

EXTERIOR

INTERIOR

MECHANICS