Highlights

In the same family for over 50 years
Recently subject to a £2,000 recommissioning and service
Restored in 1993 by renowned Fiat specialist Jimmy de Carlo
Right-hand drive, UK registered

The Appeal

You'd have to be heartless to not be at least a little bit charmed by the Fiat 500. With its tiny wheelbase, pleasant proportions and easy, laid-back attitude, the 500 popularised the car across Europe. It was a no-frills, simple vehicle that was cost-effective.

When the executive class began voicing a wish for a little more comfort, the 500L arrived onto the market - slightly more trimmed with a separate dashboard and higher-class vinyl upholstery. These were perhaps even more popular than the base 500 - and continues to be highly clamoured for today.

This fine 1972 example is a handsome, long-cherished car - having been family-owned for half a century. During that time, it's been comprehensively serviced and very well kept. In 1993, it also had the pleasure of being restored by Jimmy Di Carlo, Fiat specialist and founder of the Fiat 500 Enthusiasts Club.

Over the course of its life, the only substantial modification it's seen has been the installation of seatbelts. It's always a pleasure to see a car so cherished by its owners - and we're sure it'll prove just as beloved in its next chapter.

History and Paperwork

Purchased in 1973 for the owner's mother-in-law
Restored in 1993 by Jimmy Di Carlo
Maintained by the owner's father-in-law until 1999
Transferred to the owner's wife in 2008
Garaged for most of its existence
Has spent the past two years under a cover on a well-kept driveway
£2,000 spent recently on maintenance
Although not required, the car has a full year's MOT, expiring October 2025
Supplied with:
- Copies of invoices from a local garage
- Old MOT certificates
- A well-thumbed Fiat maintenance manual
- Two Haynes manuals
Indicates 42,826 miles on a five-figure odometer

The Condition

The bodywork is in good condition overall
The vendor notes a dent in the bonnet
Paintwork has blistered where the dent occurred, but appears clean elsewhere
Superficial spots of corrosion are visible below the doors, easily fixable
4 new Pirelli tyres fitted
Interior is in very good condition given the age of the car
Some discolouration and wear to the carpet around the brake pedal area
The radio does not work, but a radio cassette from a mini is available with the sale
No sign of any rips or tears
Dashboard is clean and well-kept

The Mechanics

499cc two-cylinder engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
The engine is in working order and has recently been serviced
Full service recently completed
Brakes have had a full overhaul
Ignition system has been fully checked over
Fuel tank has been drained
New battery has also been installed
The vendor reports that the car is in excellent running order

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