1973 Fiat 500 R

Highlights

Fully recommissioned with extensive receipts
Thousands of pounds spent on recommissioning
New Pirelli Cinturato tyres with minimal mileage
Imported from Italy and dry stored in the UK

The Appeal

The Fiat 500R - or 500 'Rinnovata' - was the final iteration of the iconic Fiat 500 before it transitioned into the Fiat 126. The brief of the 'renovated' Fiat was effectively a lighter, stripped back-to-basics iteration of the famous little car, intended as a stop-gap in the market. It was more comfortable than much of its predecessors, and eminently drivable - but under no illusions as to its purpose. In many ways, as a result, this was one of the most authentic 500s ever built.

This lovely example of the 500R has been extensively restored, and comes complete with a voluminous history file. Thousands of pounds have been invested to ensure this smart little Italian car is ready for the road, and the result is simply superb. Resplendent in a clean white livery, we've no doubt this Rinnovata has a bright future ahead of it with the lucky new owner.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1973
Bought from a seller in Italy and transported to the UK
Based in the UK since 2020
Only UK owner
MOT exempt
The receipts show the history of the works carried out
Driven only in spring and summer, dry stored in autumn and winter
Fully recommissioned with extensive receipts
Thousands of pounds spent on recommissioning

The Condition

The bodywork is in great condition with some areas of surface corrosion
There are small stone chips on one of the doors and on the bonnet
However it's ultimately very clean overall for the car's years
Fitted with assorted new chrome and brightwork
Wheels refurbished
New Pirelli Cinturato tyres - which have only done around 250 miles
New rubbers around the rear window
New locks
New chrome door mirrors
Some corrosion around the sills
Underside in good overall order
The interior condition is very good
One of the seats has a small tear but this is the only significant blemish to speak of
Seatbelts fitted
New carpet fitted
New interior mirror with light
Seat runners repaired

The Mechanics

595cc two-cylinder engine
Manual transmission with 4 + reverse gears
Engine bay looks in good overall order
The vendor notes that the mechanical condition is above expectations for a 52-year-old car
Lots of work done to the underneath including:
- New bump stops
- New exhaust
- Gear linkage overhauled
- Engine overhauled
- New fuel filter fitted

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