N°02 — The Story
A vehicle with provenance.
Equipment and features: Introduced in 1949, the 500 C was the final iteration of the 500 ‘Topolino’, and featured headlamps recessed into the front wings, and various other design changes. · The Giardiniera Belvedere ‘Legno’ was a more practical four-seater small family car with a rear door giving access to a rear load bay. As a ‘Legno’ model - which literally translates to ‘wood’ - this example features large sections of the car including the doors, rear quarter panels, and tailgate being crafted from wood and faesite (a kind of hardboard). · This example is finished in an appealing shade of green with its aforementioned two-tone wood panelling, over a brown vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring a body-coloured dashboard, and brown-painted doors. · It rides on a set of 15-inch body-coloured steel wheels with cream and chrome hubcaps, fitted with Vee Rubber tyres. · Equipment includes a roll-back beige soft-top roof, reversed-hinged front doors, a two-spoke steering wheel, sliding windows, and a fold-down rear bench seat. · The car comes with the registration certificate, a spare wheel, and the original tool kit.
Condition: Specific notes from the seller include: the car is reported to have been fully repainted, and there are age-related signs of wear on the interior, which is believed to be original. · The car’s last roadworthiness test was conducted in June 2024, which is understood to have resulted in a clean pass with no advisories.
Service history: This 500’s most recent maintenance was carried out in March 2024 at an indicated 4,875 Kms, which consisted of an engine oil service and brake inspection. · Other notable maintenance includes the engine being completely rebuilt, and the ignition and lighting systems being overhauled.
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N°03 — Highlights
What sets this car apart.
- 01This Fiat 500 C ‘Topolino' Giardiniera Belvedere ‘Legno’ is a wonderfully characterful Italian classic, which benefits from previous restorative maintenance and a more recent engine rebuild.
- 02Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 569cc inline-four, delivering around 17PS to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
- 03The odometer indicates 4,975 Kms, though this is not warranted.
- 04Introduced in 1949, the 500 C was the final iteration of the 500 ‘Topolino’, and featured headlamps recessed into the front wings, and various other design changes.
- 05The Giardiniera Belvedere ‘Legno’ was a more practical four-seater small family car with a rear door giving access to a rear load bay. As a ‘Legno’ model - which literally translates to ‘wood’ - this example features large sections of the car including the doors, rear quarter panels, and tailgate being crafted from wood and faesite (a kind of hardboard).
- 06This example is finished in an appealing shade of green with its aforementioned two-tone wood panelling, over a brown vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring a body-coloured dashboard, and brown-painted doors.
- 07It rides on a set of 15-inch body-coloured steel wheels with cream and chrome hubcaps, fitted with Vee Rubber tyres.
- 08Equipment includes a roll-back beige soft-top roof, reversed-hinged front doors, a two-spoke steering wheel, sliding windows, and a fold-down rear bench seat.
- 09The car comes with the registration certificate, a spare wheel, and the original tool kit.
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