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Fiat 500D UK RHD Classic / 1959 / Fully Restored To Concourse Condition – Usable Upgrades - The Best @ £24, 995.
This early highly desirable genuine UK Right Hand Drive ‘D’ model (the most sort after & collectable model in the classic 500 range) has the very rare ‘suicide doors’, ‘round speedo’ & has been expertly restored on a no expense spared basis - In fact it has it all! As they say as rare as hen’s teeth…..
Examining the UK V5C which legally states if a vehicle has ever been imported, this one has no such note added, meaning it’s an original RHD UK example first registered here from new in 1959. Meaning it’s a crossover example from an N to D model, this one being more D, with the VIN starting 110D. It comes with a fantastic early registration number 263 UXA which is not transferable.
This stunning example is showing 3 owners on the V5C & was reregistered with the DVLA in March 2004 due to being off the road for many years prior to restoration.
If the new owner should want the Trasformabile long sunroof conversion undertaken, we can do this in house at trade cost, but we think this example to too good to convert!
We purchased this stunning vehicle relatively locally & have pictures of it tucked up in its warm heated garage located adjacent the beautiful Manor House. We also recall seeing it flying around the Goodwood circuit at the 2017 Goodwood revival meeting as part of the Fiat 500 club display weekend which we were also proudly part of.
No details of the restoration came with the vehicle, so we examined this incredible example in our workshops up on our ramps to decipher what has been done during the nut & bolt restoration.
We can confirm that this epic no expense spared work looks to have been completed circa 5 – 7 years ago & the vehicle has been little used & very well stored since, so looks like a 1 year old restoration. It appears to have included: Complete strip to bare metal shell & new floors correctly fitted along with new doors & a front nose panel. Then after bare metaling the external surfaces, the little chap was fully primed & flatted back & then received a glorious coat of Fiat medium blue. A beautiful correct period colour that really sparkles in the sun & the paint finish is as good as if it had been done in our own workshop. The cockpit was also fully painted, the boot void, engine compartment & even the wheel arches are body coloured. In fact it looks as good underneath as it does on the top!
A complete new wiring loom has been installed after the paintwork was completed along with new switch gear, a full new electronic ignition system, premium battery, wiper motor, linkage & chrome arms., The original interior has been sent to a trimmer & fully and expertly made in blue piped cream, with matching door cards & premium bespoke floor mats – Very sumptuous indeed. The engine was upgraded to a new 650cc unit & mated to a fully synchromesh gearbox for ease of everyday use & so the vehicle can keep up with modern traffic & actually be used!
All new consumables such as clutch, starter motor, fuel pump, alternator belt, coil, new Webber carb, plugs, fuel filter, air filter & all new fuel copper lines. In fact every hose, clip, washer grommet & such like has been renewed.
All ancillary items have indeed been replaced, accelerator, clutch, starter & choke cables. The petrol tank has been replaced with a new one including all sundries. A complete door card set & all interior trim was renewed, including the sunroof which was replaced with a new mohair one & new roof frame, other items of interior trim were refurbished or replaced as required. The lights were refurbished all rubber items were replaced including the door seals, windscreen & quarter light rubbers, new glass was also fitted as required including the front windscreen. The suspension system was also fully replaced with the front leaf spring being upgraded to improve the handling along with adjustable front springs. A new exhaust was fitted, in fact every mechanical item was either refurbished or replaced.
The brakes were naturally all overhauled with virtually every component being replaced from the master cylinder down to the brake shoes.
The steering system was also fully overhauled with all components being replaced, a new steering idler kit fitted along with track rod ends & ties etc.
The bumpers & brackets were replaced, new wing mirror fitted, new front moustache, correct ally moulding kit, fully shot blasted & refurbished original Fiat steel wheels, new inner tubes, and new matching tyres with integrated white wall bands.
The speedo which has been fully refurbished reads 32, 187 probably correct.
This charming example has been restored without cost in mind & is truly a full nut & bolt pain staking restoration to concourse standard. A true labour of love…
Since being in our possession we have been meticulous in our further preparation prior to offering this exception example to the market by undertaking the following works: Conducted a full mop & polish & final Swissvax treatment to the external paintwork. The rain water should it ever see any will just roll off now. Repainted the steel wheels in light Ivory – Both sides. Fitted new door straps & oil cap. Fitted an Italian ‘D’ decal set along with Italian number plate surrounds. Fitted a premium heat shield pad. The car has been fully serviced & checked over. Had a new matching passenger mirror fitted. Fiat key ring, fully refurbished correct Jack & straps along with a tool set. We have also fitted a new period correct boot rack & wicker hamper basket for 4 people.
The car looks better than new and is no doubt as good as when it left the factory in 1959. It’s probably the best example in Europe for the price asked, has been correctly restored by people who know the marquee. This is a collector’s opportunity and a superb investment. It has only driven a nominal mileage since its full restoration!
Fiat Medium blue –paintwork with a new blue / cram interior, including matching door cards & a new dark blue mohair convertible sunshine roof.
The vehicle comes with the UK V5C & Fresh current UK MOT along with the original hand book – A rare find itself!
Fresh MOT with NO advisories. MOT exempt however.
Historic road tax applicable (Free). What with circa £125 annual insurance & ULEZ compliant, they don’t come much cheaper to own & run!
Keys on Fiat 500 key ring, Original 500D tools – Correct original 500D jack & spare wheel with new tyre.
Fully refurbished Fiat steel wheels with the correct matching Premium tyres fitted with integrated white wall bands.
Period boot rack with wicker hamper for 4 persons fitted.
Our Fiats come recommended by a leading authority – Ricambio International Ltd. I actually have a light blue 1964 500D that makes up part of my own private collection & everybody loves it! It always puts a smile on my face, plus you don’t need to worry about the rising petrol prices – Just enjoy!
As we are a Mercedes Pagoda and R107 specialist we are always happy to part exchange one of these type of cars or indeed any classic car of excellent quality, so please don’t miss this most fastidious example of the iconic Fiat 500D. This vehicle is exceptional value, try & find another as original & with such low mileage & ownership – Please remember ‘you get what you pay for’. Our cars are handpicked by a marquee expert & we turn down 8 or 9 out of every 10 cars offered. The cars we sell, are we believe the best of their type & are here to be viewed & driven in the UK. This takes the gamble out of buying a car direct from Europe sight unseen. Our stock comes fully UK MOT’d, serviced & detailed. Don’t confuse them with other cars on the internet which have had dubious restorations & are offered with a low asking price. There is always a reason why a car is being sold cheaply! Again ‘you get what you pay for’…
This vehicle is we believe the best in Europe don’t settle and ensure you view this stunning example…
More photos available upon request, PX always considered.
Can be viewed at any reasonable time by prior appointment.
We will always buy back cars we have previously sold…
Delivery by road, or packed and shipped, or air freight all possible by arrangement at excellent rates, car is ready to drive away today or be delivered to your door…
We are always keen to purchase Mercedes Benz Pagoda’s (W113) or late 300SL (R107) models, so please give us a call for a friendly chat if you are considering selling, we would love to hear from you. We also hold many parts in stock for the above models & have our own restoration facilities, where we restore these glorious old Mercedes to Stuttgart factory standards.
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