This is a 500 F from 1972. A model that sits right between the earlier and later versions. You can recognize it, among other things, by its front-hinged doors. A small change at the time, but one that gave it a slightly more modern feel. Otherwise, it's simply the 500 as you know it: compact, straightforward, and surprisingly well thought out.
At the rear sits an air-cooled two-cylinder engine. Not impressive on paper, but that's not really the point here. It's about the feeling. You start the engine, hear that unmistakable sound, and you immediately know: this is going to be fun. Every drive feels like a little outing, even if you're just heading into town. But let's be honest—that's exactly what this 500 was built for.
The example you see here has an interesting story. It once began its life in Italy, in Savona. Perhaps as a simple grocery car. No one knows for certain, and that's part of the charm. What we do know is that the last owner in the Netherlands carried out a full restoration, and as a result, this 500 presents in a very neat and well-kept condition.
The color is “Medium Red,” paired with a black interior. Just right for this car. Not overdone, simply appropriate. And the interior? Tidy, fresh, without losing its character. A nice detail: the well-known “two-second roof.” Unclip it, and you're driving open in moments. It's part of the 500 experience—and it never stops being enjoyable.
And then there's the libretto. Original, beautifully filled out, with stickers and notes. Often something that just comes with the car, but here it almost feels like part of the car itself. You flip through it and get a sense of where this Fiat has been.
And that is exactly what makes this 500 so appealing. Yes, it's small. Yes, it's simple. But the moment you get in, you understand what it's all about. Can you feel it too? Contact Gallery Aaldering today and discover this Fiat for yourself. We export our vehicles worldwide—please inquire about the possibilities.
* Restored by the last owner in the Netherlands but never driven - A true mechanical gem
* In "Medium Red" with black interieur
* Fitted with the '2-second roof' - but they all had that
* The original 'Libretto' is just as nice as the car itself - Well written and decked out with stickers
* "Start out as a beachcruiser in Savona (It) - or was she just used for running groceries?
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