Highlights

Restored 500 with just 4 registered keepers from new
MOT, tax and ULEZ free city car
Classic ‘round dial’ model in totally standard specification
Previously same family owned for 57 years!

The Appeal

The original ‘little mouse’ Topolino 500 may have been Fiat's proof of concept for a small family car - but it was the ‘nuova’ 500 that catapulted it into a true pop culture icon. It not only informed the popular image of a small car, it informed practically every Fiat family car that came after it. Austere to the limit and reductionist by nature, these little cars were built to be inexpensive and affordable.

This remarkable little Fiat is DVLA registered as a ‘64 but is actually a 1966 model. In the same family from new to June 2023, with two owners since, this Fiat has been restored in recent years and is in superb factory-standard condition. These cars are still eminently drivable and incredibly economic - perhaps a good shot for a particularly inexpensive daily driver.

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The History and Paperwork

DVLA records show first registration as 14th February 1964
However, this is due to an error with later Luxembourg registration documents
VIN records confirm that this is a 1966 500F
The car was exported to Luxembourg from Italy since the owner worked for NATO
During its time in Luxembourg it was comprehensively restored by an Italian model specialist
This work included a full respray in Pearl Blue, believed to be the original colour, and an engine rebuild
The car changed hands in 2020 within the same family, and used by the second owner for classic car rallies and shows
On arrival in the UK it was registered as a historic vehicle

The history file includes:

Two V5C documents
The import paperwork from Luxembourg
The most recent maintenance invoice

The Condition

Pearl Blue paintwork in very good condition
Exterior displays as an older restoration that has held up very well
Factory standard interior including the 12" steel wheels with chrome hubcaps
Quality Cinturato tyres fitted all round
Badging appears to be original and carries a light sense of aging
Lights and glasswork in good condition with no visible marks
Chromework in similar condition, just a small dent in the centre of the front bumper to note
The vendor says that the underside was inspected during recent work and no issues found
Small chip on the driver’s side rear arch at the base and the rear edge of the passenger side front wing
Touched in area of paint on the offside bottom edge of the boot lid
Original ‘round dial’ Veglia Borletti speedometer with good, clear decals
Cream two-spoke factory steering wheel
The vendor states that the lights, indicators and other switchgear works correctly
The screen wash system has been disconnected
Front and rear seats following different trim patterns
Small array of switchgear in original patinated condition
Some scuffs and tears in the vinyl knee roll under the dash but nothing notable
Some discolouration of the floor covering under the passenger seat
Door cards and door furniture in good condition
Folding sunroof
‘Frunk’ front boot area tidy and with factory tool kit (complete except for one item), jack and warning triangle

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The Mechanics

499 cc Fiat two-cylinder engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
All recent repair work undertaken by Fiat 500 specialist Firella Motors of London
There are no MOT records for this car but it is of course MOT and tax exempt

Recent brake work including:

New hydraulic pistons in all four hubs
New master cylinder
New brake lines between main line and rear wheels

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BEFORE YOU BUY

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