Highlights

Restored to a high standard and carefully stored in a garage in Palermo
Engine overhauled and in perfect condition
Overhaul valid until November 2026

The Appeal

Every nation has its own: a small, cheap car that allowed ordinary people to get behind the wheel for the first time. Britain had the Morris Minor, Germany the Volkswagen Beetle, France the 2CV and Italy the iconic Fiat 500. Its simple, rear-mounted air-cooled engine offered as much space as possible for passengers, and its pleasant, friendly appearance made it one of the most famous and popular symbols of the 'Dolce Vita'.

We are delighted to offer this carefully restored Fiat 500. Both the bodywork and the mechanics have been restored to a very high standard, and the interior has also been completely redone and sports elegant leather upholstery. After restoration, the car was kept in a garage in Palermo, in a dry climate and well away from ice and snow.

For anyone looking for a well-restored Fiat 500, this really does seem like the perfect car.

History and Paperwork

Car intended for the Italian domestic market, left-hand drive
Retains period black and white number plates
The seller has provided photographs documenting the engine rebuild
Italian registration papers
Overhaul valid until November 2026

The Condition

Restored several years ago to a high standard and always stored carefully in a dry garage
Bodywork and paintwork present beautifully, and the seller has not reported any defects to us
The body panels appear straight and correct and the doors appear well aligned on both sides
The sunroof fabric appears to be in good condition and we have been informed that the mechanism works correctly
Steel wheels in good shape, complete with hubcaps
Protection bars front and rear
Chrome trim still presents very well, and examination of photographs reveals no visible signs of oxidation
Underbody looks clean and solid
The seller has informed us that the interior has been reupholstered by local craftsmen
There are no visible signs of wear on the upholstery and controls
There are no reported problems with the cabin's electrical services
Please note that the luggage rack and top box shown in the photographs are only available by separate negotiation

The Mechanics

499 cc air-cooled twin-cylinder engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
The engine compartment has an original appearance and looks very good
The engine has been rebuilt and reportedly runs very well, with no problems to report

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