1968 Fiat 500

Fiat 500 (1968)
for sale

Price: US $200.00

Description:

this car was again placed on eBay because those who had won the auction previously did not pay.
1968 Fiat 500 110F Model L Luxury RED

Chassis number: 1977952
The
Fiat 500
was a city car produced by the Italian manufacturer FIAT 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 (9 feet 9 inches) long, and originally powered by an appropriately sized 479 cc two-cylinder, air-cooled engine, the 500 redefined the term small car and is considered one of the first CITY CARS.
The car for sale was built in Italy in 1968 and was completely renovated in 2015 in ROMA (italy), both mechanical part and the bodywork.
The paint used (red) in the restoration of the same color and type of the original. The car is working perfectly and drive it on the streets is a fun indescribable.
The car has leather interior brown, also restored in 2015. The car from 2015 has covered only 500 km.
The car is registered to ASI Italian Register of Vintage car since 2006. Membership is guaranteed for original spare parts to 100% in the various renovations.
On request we can provide other info and more photos.
IMPORTANT INFO:
the car at the moment is in Italy. At the time of payment we will be shipped with a container to the port of New York. Customs clearance will be at our expense and will be full of original documents required for newly registered in the USA. Institute will pay us and customs clearance will be done by one of our brokers, without the buyer will have no problem. The buyer will only have to take care of shipping from our warehouse in New Jersey to his home.

The car will be ready for pickup by your carrier in a time that will vary from 20 to 30 days from payment.
Payments are accepted through paypal or bank transfer
We are ready to give all the information.

For info: my website fiat500vintage.com - email: zara@torella.it
Thank you
ships in Europe, Asia, South America, Japan and Australia, the costs must be evaluated each time. Send us an email.
On Jan-25-16 at 09:33:47 PST, seller added the following information:
Buy as an investment:
The value of this car for hagerty.com
MODEL OVERVIEWHistory of the 1957-1975 Fiat 500
The Fiat 500 of 1957 was Italy’s answer to the Volkswagen Beetle. Philosophically, the Nuova (new) 500 was the descendant of the 1936 Topolino (Little Mouse) but it was even smaller, with only a 72-inch wheelbase. The pre-war Topolino had a front-mounted four-cylinder engine of 570 cc and it was water-cooled, while the 1957 Nuova 500 boasted a rear-mounted, vertical two-cylinder, air-cooled engine.
The Nuova 500’s engine displaced 479 cc, and developed 13 horsepower, and the car rode on independent suspension. The gearbox was un-synchronized and required skill and double-clutching to negotiate successfully. Initially with two seats, and a soft top which included a plastic back window that rolled down, the 500 was able to deliver 50 mpg with a top speed of 50 mph.
Representing the smallest possible family vehicle, the little Fiat 500 joined the slightly larger water-cooled 600 and the Vespa and Lambretta scooters in putting many Italians back on the roads following World War II. Almost immediately, open beach car versions of both models with wicker seats – Fiat Jollys – were launched, and proved a huge hit.
When the 500D model was introduced in 1960, it had gained a small back seat and the engine size was boosted to 499 cc. It developed 17 horsepower, but the little car still took 59 seconds to get to 50 mph. The back window was now fixed and the soft top only opened to top of the window.
The little 500 got a station wagon variation in 1960, the Giardiniera. The wheelbase was extended by four inches and the engine laid on its side, under a trap door in the rear floor. The rear door was side-hinged and the sunroof was full-length. After 1968, these were built by Autobianchi and badged as such, and they were built until 1977, outlasting the sedan.
The 1965 Fiat 500F gained forward-hinged doors a bigger windshield and plusher interior, but still rolled on tiny 12-inch tires. The 500L of 1968 was a luxury edition and cars from 1972 had a 594 cc engine.
The Fiat 500 was always a huge seller in Europe, with nearly 3.5 million in 18 years, but they were not sold in the U.S. after 1961, since a 9-foot 9 inch-long, 1, 070-pound car with a 50 mph top speed was too frightening to contemplate on American roads. Genuine U.S. imports are easy to recognize since they had seven-inch headlights grafted onto the nose, replacing the five-inch European lights.
Fiat Jollys tend to be the most collectible variant of the 500 series, and they typically bring strong money, especially at auction. Giardinieras are generally the next most sought-after 500. Outside of accident damage, which is usually terminal, the Fiat 500’s big enemy is rust, with floors being particularly problematic. With so many Fiat 500s built, parts aren’t too difficult to find, however the youngest 500 you can buy is now 37 years old, and finding a good one could be a challenge.
1968 Fiat 500L Info
CURRENT & HISTORICAL VALUESView current vehicle values and see how they’ve changed over time in 3-year, 5-year and to-date intervals. Compare these values to other vehicles and benchmark financial indices.
Current Values#1 Concours$34, 400Condition #1 vehicles are the best in the world. The visual image is of the best vehicle, in the right colors, driving onto the lawn at the finest concours. Perfectly clean, the vehicle has been groomed down to the tire treads. Painted and chromed surfaces are mirror-like. Dust and dirt are banned, and materials used are correct and superbly fitted. The one word description for #1 vehicles is concours.$26, 000#2 vehicles could win a local or regional show. They can be former #1 vehicles that have been driven or have aged. Seasoned observers will have to look closely for flaws, but will be able to find some not seen by the general public. The paint, chrome, glass and finishes will all appear as excellent. No excessive smoke will be seen on startup, no unusual noises will emanate from the engine. The vehicle will drive as a new vehicle of its era would. The one word description for #2 vehicles is excellent.$19, 600#3 vehicles could possess some, but not all of the issues of a #4 vehicle, but they will be balanced by other factors such as a fresh paint job or a new, correct interior where applicable. #3 vehicles drive and run well, but might have some incorrect parts. These vehicles are not used for daily transportation but are ready for a long tour without excuses, and the casual passerby will not find any visual flaws. Good is the one word description of a #3 vehicle.$12, 500#4 vehicles are daily drivers, with flaws visible to the naked eye. The chrome might have pitting or scratches, the windshield might be chipped. Paintwork is imperfect, and perhaps the body has a minor dent. Split seams or a cracked dash, where applicable, might be present. No major parts are missing, but the wheels could differ from the originals, or other non- stock additions might be present. A #4 vehicle can also be a deteriorated restoration. Fair is the one word that describes a #4 vehicle.
this car auction is grade 2 and therefore its value is $ 26, 000

update: 2016-03-27

Features:

Condition:UsedYear: 1968
Interior Color: BrownMake: Fiat
Number of Cylinders: 2Model: 500
Transmission: ManualTrim: 110F/L Luxury RED
Body Type: ConvertibleEngine: 2 Cylinder 499 CC
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warrantyDrive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Vehicle Title: ClearMileage: 500
Options: Convertible, Leather Seats, SunroofExterior Color: Red

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