Highlights

Equipped with a 650 cc engine and fully synchronised gearbox
Only two previous owners
Restored to a high standard and always garaged after restoration
Will be sold with newly renewed overhaul

The Appeal

The great Carlo Abarth proved beyond any doubt that the little Fiat 500 can unleash an unsuspectedly sporty soul when given a little more power. This 1971 example now comes with a 650 cc engine, mated to a fully synchronised gearbox, offering considerable improvements in both performance and driveability.

The car was restored to a high standard a few years ago and has since been stored with great care in a dry garage and used infrequently on the roads of the Castelli Romani. This Fiat is offered with a freshly renewed MOT and original documentation, and the vendor will be happy to assist in arranging domestic or international shipping at the buyer's expense.

If you are looking for a classic 500 in great shape and ready to drive, this looks like the perfect car.

The History and Paperwork

Specimen intended for the Italian market, left-hand drive
Will be offered with newly issued Revision
Only two previous owners
Restored to a high standard and always garaged afterwards
Original documents
Possibility to arrange national or international shipping at buyer's expense
The genuine leather luggage made in Italy and visible in the photos is available separately

The Condition

Restored bodywork and interior
Repainted to a high standard in a brilliant shade of Turquoise
Certainly benefited from being stored in a dry garage in a location with a particularly mild climate
Minimal signs of wear both inside and out
The chrome and paint finish appear to be in very good condition
Aerodynamic sports door mirror
Equipped with luggage rack
Sunroof canvas in good condition
Leather-coloured vinyl interior trim shows only slight signs of wear
Vintage rubber floor mats have been preserved
Instrumentation and controls in excellent shape

The Mechanics

Air-cooled 650 cc twin-cylinder engine
Fully synchronised four-speed manual gearbox
The engine compartment is impeccably presented
We have been informed that it is in excellent condition

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