Make: | Fiat |
Model: | 500 |
SubModel: | cinquecento |
Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | Lusso |
Year: | 1972 |
Mileage: | 8,500 |
Color: | White |
Engine: | 499cc |
Cylinders: | 2 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Red |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Stanton, California, United States |
Thanks for stopping by to take a look at our very cool 1972 Fiat 500 Lusso. This is the one you want, the final year for this iconic model trimmed in the Lusso or Luxury level of passenger comfort. Beautiful in Ivory White with Rosso interior.
Fresh from Milano and ready for her American tour, She runs, looks, drives and feels awesome every time you venture out. Get used to the waves, smiles and pictures. It’s a lot of fun and everyone wants to get a closer look
California title. Pick up at our Los Angeles area location near Disneyland and have a Spring blast. She's ready to enjoy today.
Rarity
Produced in limited quantities in europe, 1972 was the final year for this much loved Italian city car. A home market car, Fiat did not sell this one in the USA. Few are available stateside.
Exterior
Fresh, factory correct to this car, White #212 is gorgeous. It polishes out beautifully and is accented with vinyl racing stripes in Italian style. Chrome and stainless trim is beautiful with the dollars spent at the chrome shop rather than installing repop parts. Rollback Sunroof with fresh gasket.
Floors
Floors are solid. Frame rails are as well. Check the photos and video.
Wheels, Tires
Correct hubcaps and good tires are fitted.
Engine
499cc of air cooled Italian fury send this lightweight along at respectable pace. Nice underhood detailing of factory paint. Great compression and power.
Transmission
The 4 speed transmission works well and is smooth and responsive. No noises or unusual behavior. Nice shift knob and boot. Works exactly the way it was designed.
Braking, Steering
Front disc brakes and rear drums. Brakes serviced during restoration and inspected locally.
Service
Fresh service, turnkey and ready to go. Oil, filters, hoses and belts.
Trim
The Lusso chrome trim is in excellent shape. See pics and video.
Glass
The glass is in excellent condition. New weatherstrips.
Interior
Fresh interior, new carpet, dash and headliner. Beautiful door panels. Excellent uncracked steering wheel. Nice contrasting seat piping. Excellent panel fit. New weatherstrips throughout.
Boot
Nicely trimmed out. No evidence of any prior damage or repairs. Spare tire, jack.
DMV / Documentation
The California title is clear and all documentation is included. No back fees are due. No smog is required. Very low cost Antique registration and insurance for most US States. A build book is included with pictures, detailed information, receipts and specs. A workshop manual on CD is provided.
Comparables
There are a few comparable Fiat 500 Lusso models for sale at this time. Several are excellent restorations and some need work. If you want a final year, white Lusso that is done and ready for years of enjoyment, there are very choices indeed. Given the extreme scarcity of available cars, this 500L represents an outstanding value that can be enjoyed immediately as well as being an appreciating investment in automotive art.
Drove one of these back in the old country? Yep, they were everywhere and now when you see one, it brings back memories of lazy summer days in the Italian countryside and the open road ahead. This car puts you back in 1972 with all the sounds and feel of driving you rememeber> Get ready to melt the years away at the first turn of her key.
Please come inspect this great Fiat 500 Lusso before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. Please keep in mind that this is a used car. It is not a new car and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your Aunt Betty drives. If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car.
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