1970 FIAT 500L

KEY FACTS

• A superb example of the famous classic city car, benefiting from a fresh restoration and finished with fun ‘Tricolore’ details.
• It is powered by a 499cc two-cylinder engine, coupled to a four-speed manual transmission.
• Beyond the paintwork and trim, the mechanical items and electrical systems have also been refurbished to ensure they are in excellent order.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in blue over a full brown vinyl interior, the car has an Italian ‘Tricolore’ stripe on the front bonnet and the engine cover, as well as a folding fabric sunroof.
• The cabin upholstery carries on the Italian flag theme, with custom vinyl throughout, and embroidered with the latest version of the ‘500’ logo.
• The brown vinyl seat covers and door panels are also accented by white piping.
• Its steering wheel and dashboard instruments and switches are believed to be all original.

CONDITION

• No known prior bodywork damage.
• The blue paintwork has been applied to a very good professional standard, now presenting with a deep gloss appearance across the panels.
• Fully re-trimmed, the cabin is in outstanding condition, with fresh vinyl upholstery, new carpet mats, and a new soft top sunroof.
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults.

SUMMARY

This Fiat 500 L is a stunning example of an Italian icon. Finished with custom ‘Tricolore’ details as a nod to its home market, it has been fully restored and now presents in superb order throughout. For anyone looking for a ‘starter classic’, it is hard to go wrong with a fully refurbished Cinquecento, which is great fun to drive and attracts plenty of admiring glances.

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