The Fiat 500, known in Italy as the cinquecento, was a “people’s car” produced by Fiat company between 1957 and 1975. Launched in July 1957, designed by Dante Giacosa, the Nuova 500 was a successor to the Fiat 500 Topolino models A, B C – Topolino meaning “little mouse” and marketed as a low cost town car. Measuring just over 9 feet long and powered by a 479 cc two-cylinder, air-cooled engine, the Fiat 500 or “Bambina” is considered one of the first city cars. The post-war market required economy cars and the rear-engined Fiat 500 following the concept of the Volkswagen Beetle met this demand. Despite its small size, the fiat five hundred proved to be an enormously popular car throughout Europe during the 1960’s and 1970’s.
Fiat 500 L or Lusso – (1968 – 1972)
While the F and L are mechanically very similar, the key differences were the bumpers. The L has an extra chrome nudge bar at the front and two at the rear, a more modernized interior (seats and pleated door panels), a new black steering wheel, an almost square instrument panel with plastic revised dashboard, speedometer up to 130 km/h, reclining seats and carpeting. The rear badge FIAT 500 L was in capital letters set on a silver mount.
This beautiful Fiat 500L is a fresh rotisserie restoration completed by a renowned micro-car expert located just north of Modena, Italy. After an extensive search, this completely original, very low mileage, rust/accident free Fiat was located on the streets of Italy. Being a true 51,000km (32k mile) vehicle made this Fiat the ideal restoration candidate. The 500L (Lusso) was completely disassembled and then meticulously restored using all OEM parts over the course of 6 months. Finished in Grigio Cenere (Ash Gray), this immaculate Fiat 500L looks even better than new and is presented in Collector Grade (#1) condition. The red interior with black piping is flawless and the engine compartment has been fully detailed. The Fiat is completely original right down to the tire jack and tool kit. A wood and chrome luggage rack has been added and complimented with a vintage picnic basket. A complete list of features include; 499 cm3 2-cyl, 4 speed manual, center console storage, chrome bumpers and mirror, vinyl sunroof, vent windows, tire tools, full spare, 12” factory wheels, and new Vee Rubber 125 R12 Tires! NADA Classic Guides currently values this Fiat at $35,600 and Hagerty comes in just slightly lower at $34,000. Because we purchase and ship these 500s to the US in multiples of four, we are able to get the prices below where they are trading hands at auction. We have handled the somewhat complicated importation paperwork and this Fiat will come with a clear Texas title for easy registration. Here is your opportunity to purchase one of the very best vintage Fiat 500s in the US for only $24,900!
