Saleofcar.com :Fiat

Fiat 500 (1953)
for sale

Price: US $200.00

Description:

1953 Fiat 500C Topolino Grey

Chassis number: 434365
IMPORTANT INFO:

The car is currently in Italy but custom clearance and shipping to New York are included in the final selling price. Once payment is settled, we will take care at our own expenses of shipping the car with a container to the port of New York. Customs clearance will also be at our expense and a full set of original documents will be provided to insure a quick registration with the US DOT. The buyer will only have to take care of shipping from our warehouse in New Jersey to the final destination in the US. Delivery time to New Jersey is estimated to be between 20 to 30 days from payment.
We will be glad to provide quotes for shipping in Europe, South America, Japan, Asia, and Australia. Just send us an email.

We accept payments through PayPal, or bank wires. Thank you
For info: my website fiat500vintage.com - email: zara@torella.it
History (from Wikipedia)The Topolino was one of the smallest cars in the world at the time of its production. Launched in 1937, three models were produced until 1955, all with only minor mechanical and cosmetic changes. It was equipped with a 569 cc four-cylinder, side-valve, water-cooled engine mounted in front of the front axle, [3] (later an overhead valve motor) and so was a full-scale car rather than a cyclecar. The radiator was located behind the engine which made possible a lowered aerodynamic nose profile at a time when competitors had a flat, nearly vertical grille. The shape of the car's front allowed exceptional forward visibility.
Rear suspension initially used quarter-elliptic rear springs, but buyers frequently squeezed four or five people into the nominally two-seater car, and in later models the chassis was extended at the rear to allow for more robust semi-elliptic springs.
With horsepower of about 13 bhp, its top speed was about 53 mph (85 km/h), and it could achieve about 39.2 miles per US gallon (6.00 L/100 km; 47.1 mpg-imp). The target price given when the car was planned was 5, 000 lire.In the event the price at launch was 9, 750 lire though the decade was one of falling prices in several part of Europe and later in the 1930s the Topolino was sold for about 8, 900 lire. Despite being more expensive than first envisioned, the car was competitively priced.Nearly 520, 000 were sold.
Three models were produced. Model A and B shared the same body, only the engine of model B had 16 hp, vs. 13 hp of Model A. Model A was produced from 1937 to 1948, while B was produced in 1948 and 1949. Model A was offered as a 2-door coupè, 2-door cabriolet and a 2-door van, while Model B also introduced a 3-door estate under the name 500 B Giardinetta (estate car). Model C was introduced in 1949 with a restyled body and the same engine as Model B, and was offered in 2-door coupè, 2-door cabriolet, 3-door estate and 2-door van versions. In 1952, Giardinetta was renamed Belvedere (A turret or other raised structure offering a pleasant view of the surrounding area, referring to its sunroof). Model C was produced until 1955.
The car for sale was produced in Italy in 1955 and had a complete mechanical and body work restoration in 2015 in Teramo - Abruzzo(Italy). The brown lather interior was also re-done in 2015. This was a very meticulous and chomprehensive renovation and the end-result is spectacular. At a recent event, this biutifull car was valued over EURO 40, 000.
Since its 2015 restoration, the car has covered only 750 km. It runs perfectly, with all switches and gauges working properly, it is a great fun to drive, and it is a great attention getter. The car is also registered with ASI, the official Italian Historic Vehicle Register that accepts only vehicles with 100% original parts, and high standard renovations.
On request we can provide other info and more photos.
Buy as an investment:
The value of this car for hagerty.com
MODEL OVERVIEW1953 Fiat 500 Topolino InfoBody Styles2dr Coupe
Engine Types4-cyl. 570cc/13hp 1b
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$53, 800Condition #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.$35, 700#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.$23, 500#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.$15, 200#4 vehicles are daily drivers, with flaws visible to the naked eye. The chrome might have pitting or scratches, the windshield might be chipped. Paintwork is imperfect, and perhaps the body has a minor dent. Split seams or a cracked dash, where applicable, might be present. No major parts are missing, but the wheels could differ from the originals, or other non- stock additions might be present. A #4 vehicle can also be a deteriorated restoration. Fair is the one word that describes a #4 vehicle.
this car auction is grade 1-2
- Value 40.000$

_{update: 2016-02-03}