Key facts

Matching numbers and colours
Period two-tone grey paintwork in very good condition
Spent most of its life with the same owner

The most

The Belvedere was Fiat's top-of-the-range Topolino - a three-door car with a full-length fabric sunroof, extra chrome and a 16bhp side-valve engine with a four-speed manual gearbox.

This 1954 model is highly original with matching numbers and colours. The vendor acquired the car to run errands at the supermarket - we like its styling - but unfortunately he is forced to sell it for health reasons. Although there is little documentation available, we understand that the car spent most of its life in the hands of a single owner, somewhere in the countryside.

Registered in France, exempt from MOT and ready to be enjoyed, this Fiat is an extremely tempting proposition.

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History and documents

Recently bought for supermarket shopping, sold because of a medical problem that led to a driving ban.
Very little use due to the owner's state of health
Stored in a dry place
No historical documents with the car, as keeping such documents was not common practice at the time
General condition suggests careful use by a limited number of owners
Checked on arrival and used for a few trips
Mainly kept by a single owner in the country.
Serial numbers match
60,000 km indicated, which the vendor believes to be accurate
No MOT
Car is registered in Italy, available for collection with a trailer in South France (VAR)

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Condition

The bodywork is very well preserved and reportedly free of corrosion
Extremely original and unrestored
Chrome bumpers in immaculate condition
Large manual canvas sunroof in good working order
Elegant two-tone paintwork with only a few scratches
Buttery yellow painted wheels in very good condition
Chrome bumpers are almost new
We are told that all sliding windows open and close correctly
Doors and locks, inside and out, are in very good condition and work correctly
Easy access to the rear with a large door
Wheels and tyres are in very good condition
Light brown vinyl interior
Front seats have a few scratches
Rear seat (folding) is almost new and easy to remove
No seat belts
The black rubber mats are in very good condition, with no cracks
Door panels are in very good condition and in light brown

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The mechanics

569cc four-cylinder engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
The seller reports an oil leak when the engine is running.
We are told that the car needs a full service
The seller reports that the Fiat runs, drives, steers, and brakes as you would expect from a 70 year old car but is a pleasure to drive and everything seems in good order

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BEFORE YOU BUY

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✓ The seller is registered as a private seller, which means that consumer rights arising from European consumer protection legislation do not apply. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic's terms and conditions.

✓ We require a non-refundable fee to be paid if you are the lucky winner of the auction or if your bid is accepted. Please refer to our FAQs and terms and conditions for specific fees.

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