Vehicle Description
1951 Fiat 500 Topolino Giardiniera Woody Roof folds back for
open-air motoring "Topolino" mean "little mouse" in Italian
"Carrozzerie Speciali" badging on both sides of cowl to indicate
unique wood side panels Uncommon factory option that few cars
received Owned by same Italian family for more than 40 years! 570cc
four-cylinder engine Four-speed manual transmission with 3rd and
4th gear synchromesh Emerald green exterior and brown interior with
wood accents Real wood exterior panels on doors Independent front
suspension, hydraulic brakes and sliding side windows Partially
restored in Italy to original specifications in 2005 Legally
imported to U.S. in 2014 MotoeXotica is happy to offer one of the
smallest cars in the world in 1951; the Fiat Topolino, which means
"little mouse" in Italian and it is also what Italians call
Disney's beloved Mickey Mouse. Way before the current Mini Cooper,
Fiat 500 and original Morris Mini-Minor came the Topolino. This
model has a 570 cc four-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed
manual transmission with synchromesh in third and fourth gears. It
features independent front suspension, hydraulic brakes and sliding
side window glass. Outside, its emerald green paint contrasts
nicely with the wooden panels and there are special badges on both
sides of the cowl, "Carrozzerie Speciali," to indicate the unique
panels. They are an uncommon factory option that few cars received.
Car comes with a soft top that opens most of the roof for al
fresco, or open-air, motoring. Inside, the speedometer and odometer
are inoperable, the tires are old and dry-rotted yet it features a
cozy, brown interior with wood accents. Fiat produced the Topolino
between 1936 and 1955 in three models - A, B and C. In 1951,
Antonio Gusmaroli bought this Model C two-door van and used it for
family outings and it remained with the Gusmaroli clan for more
than 40 years! In 1995, a consignor bought the car from Mr.
Gusmaroli in 1995. The car was partially restored in Italy to
original specifications in 2005 and in 2014, it was legally
imported to the United States. The car has its original title and
1951 Italian license plates. GET OUT AND DRIVE! Current mileage on
the odometer shows 10,807 miles. It is sold as is and on a clear
California title. VIN: 253327 Note: Please see full terms and
conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said
vehicle, thank you.