1971 Fiat 500 L

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Only one owner since new
Always maintained and stored with great care
Original interior in excellent condition
Registered in Italy
Revision valid until 2025

The Attractions

Are there any cars more iconic than the little Fiat 500? We doubt it. These tiny, frugal cars take us back to the golden age of the Italian economy, when it was the 500 that managed to make even Italians less interested in innovation become motorists for the first time. Affordable, easy to maintain and full of character, the 500 was a great success, so much so that a more carefully finished variant, the 'L' or 'Lusso', was introduced a few years later.

This Fiat, very attractive in its light blue colour (colour code 415), is an excellent example of the 500 'Lusso', and has only had one previous owner since new. It has been recently tuned for road use, and is offered with overhaul valid until 2025.

History and Documentation

Single owner since new
In recent years it was no longer used and has been stored in the garage
Recently acquired from the original owner's family
Put back on the road by the current owner
Overhaul valid until 2025
Registered in Italy
Five-digit odometer shows 33,939 km

Condition

Light blue paint (colour code 415) reapplied several years ago
Some light signs of wear, especially around the door sills
The chrome plating shows a slight patina
Underbody appears to be in good condition and has been carefully maintained
Original interior kept in very good condition
No signs of tears or other damage to upholstery
Speedometer is clear and legible
Bottoms are solid and have been treated

Mechanics

Two-cylinder 499 cc engine
4-speed manual gearbox
The engine appears to be in good shape
The mechanics have been fine-tuned after a period of inactivity
We have been informed that it drives as it should, with no problems to report

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