1969 FIAT 500L 'LUSSO'

KEY FACTS

• An iconic city car, which presents in excellent overall condition.
• It is powered by the 499cc two-cylinder engine, producing around 17bhp, coupled with a four-speed manual transmission.
• Having spent most of its life in continental Europe, it was imported to the UK and re-registered in December 2018, before being comprehensively restored while in the possession of its previous keeper.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The ‘Lusso’ was a better-equipped version of the 500, with tubular front bumper guards, redesigned hubcaps and a trapezoid instrument cluster.
• This example was specified with a vinyl sunroof.
• The original owner’s book will accompany the vehicle, along with a Haynes workshop manual, a letter from Fiat confirming its Italian provenance, and recent invoices from Classics by JSWL in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its cream paintwork has been resprayed within the last two years and now presents in excellent condition, with the exception of one minor scuff below the 'Fiat 500L' badge on the nearside of the engine lid.
• A few light marks can be seen on the chrome windscreen wipers, along with some discoloration to the engine lid lock. The vendor has also reported some minor flaking to the wheel trims.
• Its black vinyl upholstery is in great shape, with no significant wear.
• A few small scratches can be seen on the steering wheel spokes, handbrake lever and gear knob. There is some slight discolouration to the instrument panel.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The vehicle is exempt from an annual MOT under classic car status, and has not undergone a test while in the UK.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent scheduled service was undertaken in May 2021 at 24,631 km, where technicians at Classics by JSWL replaced the carburettor drip tray and gaskets, the indicator lamp seal and bulb, the flasher relay and the indicator and brake light switches.
• The engine oil was also changed by the vendor in 2021, after the car was taken out of winter storage.
• In July 2020, the cooling fan, air filter pipe, oil filler filter, cooling fan hub, breather hose, gaskets and speedometer cable were replaced at Classics by JSWL.
• The vendor notes that the carburettor has also been replaced.

SUMMARY

This Fiat 500 ‘Lusso’ is a smart example of the classic city car, which was imported from Italy in 2018 and has since been restored. Now in excellent running order, it would make a charming addition to any collection.

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