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Fiat 500 D 1965

General description : A 39k mile 500 D, fully restored and in a lovely colour combo.

MODEL HISTORY

The Fiat 500, or Cinquecento in Italian, was a city car produced between 1957 and 1975. Launched as the Nuova (new) 500 in July 1957, it was a cheap and practical town car. Measuring only 2.97 metres long, and originally powered by an appropriately sized 479cc two-cylinder, air-cooled engine, the 500 redefined the term ‘city car' and is considered one of the very first of its kind.
 

The 500 D was produced between 1960 and 1965. It looked very similar to its predecessor, the Nuova, however there were some differences. For example it featured an ashtray, padded sun visors, and a washer pump. It also had suicide doors, rubber floor mats, and a rear ‘nuova 500' badge. The standard D roof did not fold back as far as that on the Nuova, although it was also available as a ‘Trasformabile', which did feature a full-length folding roof.
 

Despite its diminutive size, the 500 proved to be an enormously practical and popular vehicle throughout Europe. Production ended in 1975 although its replacement, the Fiat 126, was launched two years earlier. The 126 was never as popular as its predecessor in Italy but was enormously popular in the former Eastern Bloc countries, where it is famed for its mechanical durability and high fuel economy.

Equipment

Folding sunroof, Suicide doors, Rubber floor mats, Ashtray, Jack, Spare wheel.

EXTERIOR

Finished in a glossy coat of grey this little Fiat looks marvellous to say the least. Having been recently restored the body and paintwork are in excellent order and retain a lovely fresh finish. There are few blemishes to speak of and the doors line up perfectly when shut. Furthermore, almost all of the trim and brightwork has been renewed and so looks great, although a perfectionist may still opt to replace the rubber door seals.

INTERIOR

The piped red vinyl upholstery presents in perfect condition with no signs of any wear at all; the matching door cards also remain scuff-free. In fact, the minimalist interior is in superb order throughout. The rubber floor matting is free from any damage or discolouration, and the steering wheel is present without any cracks; the painted dash is also pristine. The under-bonnet area houses the spare wheel and jack, plus a larger battery.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Opening the rear lid you'll find the engine bay in very good, clean order. The two-cylinder 499.5cc unit, which produces 22hp, runs well and idles nicely up to temperature. Brilliant in its simplicity the 500 certainly provides a gratifying driving experience.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

The Fiat sits on the correct 12-inch wheels finished in silver. They are shod in a matching set of tyres with little or no wear, and are complete with a very nice set of polished hubcaps. There are no dents, scratches, or marks to report.

HISTORY FILE

The 500 was first registered in Monopoli, Italy, on 1st March 1965 to a Mr Gaetano Giglio. Mr Giglio went on to own the car until 1976. It has now had just five Italian keepers, with the last owner having purchased the car in 1997. After 19 years under the same ownership, including a full restoration, the Fiat was deregistered in Italy and imported into the UK by 4 Star. It has now covered a mere 63,152km, which equates to just 39,241 miles.

http://www.4starclassics.com/fiat-500-d-for-sale-2/

1965 Fiat 500 D is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Kingsley by 4 Star Classics for £11745.

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