Highlights

Restored a few years ago and always kept in the garage after restoration
Only used for rallies and occasional outings
Overhaul valid until July 2025
Italian-made aftermarket alloy wheels
Sports exhaust system
Giannini sports oil pan

Attractions

Introduced in November 1972 along with the new Fiat 126, the Fiat 500 R used the same 595 cc engine with 23 hp, and was lighter than its predecessors thanks to a very spartan set-up. Today it is one of the most popular of the classic Fiat 500s.

This 1974 example was restored a few years ago and has since been driven rarely and stored carefully in the garage. It has been discreetly embellished further by fitting period alloy wheels, Giannini oil pan and sports exhaust system, and we're told it drives really well. It has an MOT valid until July 2025 and has been described to us as ready to drive.

History and documentation

Black Italian number plates with white lettering
Registration certificate
Overhaul valid until July 2025
Restored a few years ago
Only used for rallies and a few outings
Odometer shows 23,644 km

Condition

The bodywork appears in excellent condition thanks to the restoration received
The blue paintwork is presentable, finished to a fair standard
The underbody appears particularly well maintained
Beautiful alloy wheels in good condition
The fabric of the sunroof appears to be in good shape
Interior correct for the time and well preserved
Vinyl upholstery in very good condition with very slight visible signs of wear
The seller has assured us that all instruments, controls and electrical services in the passenger compartment work properly

Mechanics

Twin-cylinder 595 cc engine
Four-speed synchronised manual gearbox
Giannini racing oil pan
Sports exhaust system
The engine compartment looks good
We have been told that it is in excellent condition and is very pleasant to drive

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