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Highlights

Highly original Giardiniera
Full mechanical restoration
ITV valid until March 2025
Registered in Italy

The Appeal

Of all the Fiat 500s - and there’s quite a number - there are few so desirable as Autobianchi’s take on the iconic little car. Upgrading the supermini into a compact little Station Wagon, it was a perfect option for light commercials - with the car’s beloved characteristics still in situ.

Highly original, this example has been through a comprehensive mechanical overhaul, and is now ready and waiting for a light cosmetic restoration to really bring it up to winning standards.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1977
4 previous owners
Undergone plenty of mechanical work
Indicates 59,981 kilometers on a five-figure odometer
However, while we can’t verify this as authentic mileage, the car has covered less than 800km since 2001
Current ITV until March 2025
Paperwork file includes:
- Original 1977 registration documents
- Original Carta Di Circolazione
- ITV document and record

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The Interior

Attractive - if simplistic - interior with black vinyl upholstery
Dashboard is painted metal with only scant instrumentation
All original instruments are in good order with no reported issues
Vinyl seats and door cards show some wear throughout
Some patina to the front seat bolsters, with a small cut on the driver’s backrest
Door cards are somewhat warped but free of rips and tears
“Frunk” space in good order complete with spare wheel
Rear luggage bay in good order with some wear
We note the boot lining on the rear of the passenger seats is coming loose

The Exterior

Bodywork in good order with some light signs of wear
Still carrying its original Rosso paintwork
Paint is worn, with some touch-ups visible
We note a lot of texturing to the sills and lower doors
This is likely to signify some corrosion that may need treatment
Slight fading to the rear of the roof and upper tailgate
Lenses and glasswork are in good order with no major faults
The indicator lights on the front have been given new, orange lenses
The branding is present and correct with no issues to report
Car is sitting on its original wheels, which show some wear
Full set of tyres that appear to have good treads
From what we can see underneath, the car shows some corrosion, but nothing of major concern

The Mechanics

Powered by a 499cc straight-2 engine, giving 17.5hp
4-speed manual transmission
Engine bay is in good order with only minor signs of wear
Recent mechanical work includes:
- Fuel system restoration
- Carburettor overhaul
- New condenser
- New spark plugs
- New engine oil and air filters
- General overhaul of brakes with new cylinders and front and rear brake shoes
- Complete overhaul of wiring
Car is reportedly working exactly as expected, with no faults to report

Summary

A more utility-friendly variant of the beloved Italian ‘Bambino’, this Fiat is a great candidate for some cosmetic work, and makes for a superb ambassador for those simple, but effective mechanical specs.

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