1970 FIAT 500L 'LUSSO'

KEY FACTS

• A very good example of the charming Italian city car, in period-correct specification and with an attractive colour scheme.
• Under the bonnet is the 499cc 18bhp parallel-twin, coupled to four-speed manual transmission.
• The car has recently been imported to the Netherlands, and has received a basic service.
• It has known ownership from new, with three reported keepers, according to its original registration documents.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• A desirable ‘Lusso’ model, this 500 comes with chrome bumper overriders, rectangular tail lights and ribbed vinyl upholstery.
• This example also features a luggage rack, a picnic basket and smart white wall tyres.
• Its original toolkit, spare wheel and Italian registration documents will be included in the sale.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage, with the vendor noting that a black underbody coating has been applied to protect components from stone chips and guard against corrosion.
• Its resprayed Baby Blue paintwork is in excellent condition, with a couple of small blemishes either side of the fabric sunroof. One stone chip can be seen on the front-right wheel arch.
• A few light marks can be seen on the rubber window trims and chrome wing mirror caps.
• Inside, its re-trimmed black vinyl upholstery is in great shape, with just some minor creasing and some discoloration in the door cards.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• It will be given a fresh APK roadworthiness inspection prior to handover.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The vendor has recently checked the fluid levels and tyre pressures, also topping up the engine oil.
• The last documented service (according to the sticker on the inside of the driver’s door – as seen on picture) was in August 2017 at 91,148 km. The car has only covered a mere 164 km since then.

SUMMARY

This Fiat 500 ‘Lusso’ is a charming classic city car, with an appealing colour scheme and a useful luggage rack. It presents very well throughout, and would now make a characterful addition to any collection as a fun urban runabout.

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