Highlights
- Only two previous owners since new
- Original documents and number plates
- Recently repainted in its original Fiat cream colour
- Recently restored seats
- New tyres
The Attractions
Whether you are an enthusiast looking for your first classic car or a top collector with a garage full of Ferraris, a Fiat 500 should not be missing from your car collection. It was Italy's answer to the Volkswagen Beetle, Morris Minor and Citroën 2CV - a people's car of the highest order.
With only two previous owners, the last one an elderly lady who used it for short trips to Ancona, this Fiat 500 L has always been kept with care and love. This 500 also retains its original documents and number plates, making it even more authentic and adding to its charm. It has recently been repainted in its original cream colour and the seats have been restored, making this timeless classic look truly exceptional. Fitted with new tyres and with MOT valid until January 2026, this Fiat 500 L is ready to be driven and enjoyed by its next owner.
History and Documentation
- Exemplar for the Italian domestic market with left-hand drive
- Only two owners since new
- Original documents and Italian black and white plates
- Overhaul valid until January 2026
- Odometer shows 79,284 km
Condition
- Bodywork repainted in its original Fiat cream pastel colour; is in good condition for its age
- The paint finish reveals a slight patina visible on close inspection (highlighted in the photographs)
- The bottoms have been treated with a waterproofing product and appear solid and well maintained
- It has been reported to us that there is no evidence of structural corrosion, just some minor imperfections due to age
- The sunroof appears to be in good condition
- The carpets appear a little worn
- Equipped with vintage rubber floor mats
- Seats recently restored and upholstered in leather-coloured vinyl
- New tyres
Mechanics
- 499 cc air-cooled twin-cylinder petrol engine
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Everything in the engine compartment seems correct and in order
- We have been informed that it is in good working order and has never been left unused for extended periods
- The seller emphasises that this Fiat is 'mechanically sound and ready for use'.
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