• Subject to a highly professional conversion by Supern of Germany

• Featuring a host of endearing details

• A fully rebuilt 695cc engine making this a most useable Fiat 500

The Fiat 500, much like the Mini and Beetle, is an icon of the drive toward mass mobilisation after World War Two and, as such, needs little introduction. The little 3-meter-long car underwent many revisions over the years, however.

By the time this car left the factory in 1976 the little 500 was in its ultimate state of development with it being sold alongside its successor, the Fiat 126. 

This appealing little Cabriolet appears to be based on the 500L or Lusso model which was visually differentiated from its predecessors by the tubular bumper guards and the redesigned Fiat badge on the nose.

This car, however, has been subject to a full and fastidious conversion and restoration process by specialists, Supern of Germany. Supern not only converted the car to a convertible but also undertook a major mechanical restoration of the car to ensure the new owner will enjoy a highly useable Fiat 500. 

The car has been owned by the current keeper since April 2021 and is now ready for a lucky new owner to cherish and enjoy.

As you will see from our photographic package the Fiat 500 comes with a good level of paperwork. This includes the UK V5 as well as significant amount of paperwork relating to the export from the Netherlands and the import to the UK.

There are also some interesting other items such as some photographs from the engine rebuild, numerous MOTs and invoices and some user instructions detailing the best way to use and operate the car. Our photographs present a sample of the paperwork included with the car.

Appropriately, the interior is no less eye catching and individual than the bright yellow exterior. It is hard not to be beaming widely when in and around this little cabriolet. 

The seats are dressed in a practical black vinyl, ideal for a convertible car, and appear to be in pristine condition with no obvious areas of ripping or significant wear. The carpets are a bright red and protected by black over-mats with yellow piping. The door cards are black vinyl with striking red accents. Both carpets and door cards are in excellent condition also.

The interior has been enhanced and differentiated with the addition of a chunky sports steering wheel and alloy adornments to the pedals and gear lever. Abarth Scorpion logos adorn the door cards and dash to remind you of the sporting heritage of these little Fiats.

A modern Sony head unit and under dash speakers are fitted to allow you to hear and enjoy your music whilst cruising around, even with the hood down.

The bright yellow exterior of the 500 Cabriolet appears to be in excellent condition. No dents, dings or areas of rust are apparent. The sill seams suggest the car has undergone a quite recent and highly professional respray.

The details abound here too. From the white wall tyres to the rear mounted luggage rack and obligatory picnic basket, this little car is a veritable feast for the eyes. The eagle eyed will notice the brass bluebottle seemingly buzzing around the picnic and the Abarth embossed alloy sump peeking from below the sports exhaust system.

The black fabric hood features a large and uncracked rear window and provides protection for those occasional summer showers.

Supern undertook a major mechanical upgrade of the car at the time of the cabriolet conversion. The extensive schedule of works included new pistons, sports camshaft, electronic ignition and reinforced driveshafts. A throaty, free-flowing sports exhaust has also been fitted. Both head and sump are embossed with Abarth branding and tying in nicely with the Abarth references in the cabin.

The mechanical enhancements also extend to a disk brake conversion to ensure this 500 stops as well as it goes……which is very well by all accounts.

If the appeal of this unique Fiat 500 isn’t immediately obvious, it may be time for a check-up! Fiat 500’s of this vintage are already amongst the most endearing and sought-after modern classics today. This one takes that appeal and lights a fire under it.

The “impossible to ignore” looks of the exterior and interior puts many an Italian supercar to shame. The ability to drop that hood, turn up the powerful stereo and live the dolce vita is almost irresistible. 

Add to that the new owner will enjoy a very professionally converted and restored car to ensure they will get the maximum of benefit from the unique charms of this car.

If ever there was a motorised epitome of the joys of Italy on a warm summer’s day, then this must be it, surely?