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1966 Fiat 500 Giardiniera
Highlights
- Belonged to one family since new
- Extremely original in every respect
- Registered in Italy
- Overhaul valid until July 2026
The Attractions
The Fiat 500 is such a famous car that it has earned a prominent place in European popular culture. Like the equally famous Mini and 2CV, these tiny city cars from Turin were simple and rather spartan. This clever and successful formula led to the creation of a small car with a big personality, capable of logging many kilometres with very low purchase and running costs.
The Giardiniera remedied the 500's most obvious shortcoming, the very little space available for passengers and their luggage. The station wagon bodywork made the 500 much more versatile, offering more space and proving perfect for the needs of artisans and small businesses, as well as being more comfortable for family holidays.
This 1966 example has been kept by the same owner in Pesaro for its entire life. It is still extremely original, having never received a complete restoration, only the necessary maintenance and some partial restoration work. This Giardiniera is therefore in very rare condition for a Fiat of this era, with all its characteristic 1960s personality still clearly visible.
History and Documentation
- Registered on 27/07/1966
- Owned by one family since new
- Registered in Italy
- Recent overhaul valid until July 2026
- The five-digit odometer shows 87,517km
- The seller indicates the actual mileage as 187,517km
Condition
- Well-preserved bodywork with no visible signs of corrosion
- Some areas have been partially restored and repaired
- Original paintwork showing some signs of ageing
- Slight patina on chrome trim
- Original rims and tyres in good condition
- Underbody shows slight signs of corrosion, but appears solid
- Interior is in good condition and appears correct, complete and well maintained
- The seats have been partially restored
- All controls and instruments are original and functional
- No technical problems have been reported
- The rear mats are a little worn
Mechanics
- Twin-cylinder 499.5 cc engine
- 4-speed manual gearbox
- Engine recently overhauled and in excellent condition
- Original braking system and suspension
- We have been informed that the car is still in good condition
- No mechanical problems have been reported to us
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