Vehicle Description
In the same league as Ford's Model T here in the States, Austin's 7
in England, Citroen's 2CV in France and Volkswagen's Beetle in
Germany, Fiat's 500 quickly became the Italian's people's car after
its launch in 1936.
Topolino literally translates as "little mouse." The car came from
an Italian lawyer who lived in Rome's exclusive Coppede
neighborhood. He used the Topolino there for about 15 years.
Finished in a newer classic two-tone green paint scheme that
conjures voyages in the Tuscan countryside, it features pleasing
touches such as cream wheel centers, chrome bumpers and a
full-length Webasto sliding roof. The car's paint and trim are in
overall very good condition. The car's new chrome bumpers fit
tightly to the body. The engine bay is in good, original order
while the cargo area is in fine form.
This little mouse rolls on older bias-ply tires (showing age)
mounted on steel wheels topped with cream-colored wheel centers
that offer great contrast to the exterior color. The wheels are
mounted on an independent front suspension and a live rear axle
with leaf springs out back. The car is fitted with four-wheel
hydraulic drum brakes. The original tire jack and spare tires are
included., with spare bumpers too.
In recent months, the previous owner had the brakes serviced, had
new sunroof material fitted, new replacement chrome bumpers and new
window rubber installed. The car has a 12-volt electric system.
Under the hood is a .5L side-valve four-cylinder engine mated to a
four-speed manual transmission. d
The interior is fitted in green and brown materials. The front
buckets are in fine form, the floor mats replace any carpeting. The
inner door panels provide map pockets, the green metal dashboard
has a brown inset for the gauges. A floor-mounted gearshift and a
folded rear seat enhance complete the interior and the cargo area
offers plenty of cargo space.
Up to four passengers can curl up in the minimalistic cabin, which
is trimmed with authentic materials. The four-speed gearbox is
shifted via a floor-mounted lever, allowing the driver to get the
most from the engine.
In 1936, Fiat touted the 500 as the "great new little car to save
money and work." It remains widely loved, and this eminently
appealing Belvedere wagon will surely provide endless delight as
you motor around the village, your farm or country estate.
If you're looking for a cute addition to your collection, check out
this Italian gem and prepare to take it al fresco for a test drive
after saying bonjourno at MotoeXotica Classic Cars during a
visit.
VIN: 479003
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis,
Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 85,994 kilometers
or 53,434 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear,
mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
