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Fiat 500 (1966)
for sale

Price: US $10,000.00

Description:

Fresh restoration, great driving!
1966 Fiat 500 Coupe

Chassis number: 1054145
A replacement for Fiat's much-loved 500 'Topolino', the Nuova 500 debuted in 1957. A radical departure from its predecessor's essentially pre-war design, FIAT's new baby featured unitary construction, an opening fabric roof and all-independent suspension. Carried at the rear, the half-liter engine was an air-cooled overhead-valve twin. The basic 500's austerity was not well received, however, prompting the introduction of a revised and better equipped version endowed with refinements such as hubcaps, wind-down windows, upholstered rear seat and column-mounted switchgear stalks. This process of step-by-step improvement would continue throughout the 500's life. 

 

The recently imported from Italy car offered here of 1966 vintage was subject to a comprehensive restoration. Starting with a rust-free original car, it was stripped for a re-paint in the desirable blue colour. The car shows no sign of ever having been in an accident and panel fit is consistent and excellent throughout. All Brightwork is in great shape, the windscreen is perfect, and the car rides on nicely restored wheels shod with good tires.
The fantastically stylish Italian leather interior with diamond stich accents was handmade in Italy and remains in excellent condition throughout. Dash, carpets and panels are all excellent, and the seats are unmarked, and feel fresh, new and comfortable. 

I had this 1966 Fiat 500f restored in Sicily, Italy in 2012. I wanted a car that not only looked great, but was fun to drive too. The original air cooled 500cc 2 cylinder was too anemic by todays standards. I have install a 900cc 4 cylinder with a dual core radiator and oil cooler. This car is fast, fun and sounds awesome. The engine and transmission have been fully rebuilt.
Old world charm meets modern technology in a custom built dash console. Prosport digital gauges monitor oil pressure as well as water and oil temperatures. A JVC CD player is hooked up to 4 Rockford Fosgate speakers.
The car is simply a blast to drive! The rebuilt four-cylinder engine starts easily, idles perfectly and offers great, responsive power from! It accelerates well by even modern eco-box standards and will happily cruise at freeway speeds. The 4-speed shifts perfectly through an excellent clutch. It feels bright and eager to run. I would genuinely drive it anywhere without consideration and have great fun doing it! 

Brakes are great, as is the light and balanced steering, and the suspension has no untoward creaks or squeaks. It handles as well as any Italian car should. 

All electrical systems work perfectly. 

This is a great opportunity to buy a turn-key icon of Italian motoring and enduring symbol of la dolce vita, which seats four comfortably and garners attention, waves and cheers wherever it goes. Not to mention, that it is a piece of cake to park and about as cheap to run as you can get!!
Some of the extra details-New wiring harness-Exhaust wrap-Heat shielded fuel line-2 Mishimoto push/pull radiator fans-Noico Black 50mil sound deadener throughout floorboards-Custom painted fuel tank-Rear trunk lifts with pins-Racing steering wheel-Radiator overflow reservoir -Abarth exhaust-Chrome side mirrors-Prosport oil filter adapter plate-New windscreen and seals-Smoked blinker lights-Webber 32ICEB carburetor -Abarth fuel gauge
This car is a driver and will show minor road use, but is in great condition. The photos speak for themselves. I can email more photos and short videos of this head turner if needed.
I also will include the original 500cc motor if you would rather have it more traditional.

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