VERY RARE GIARDINIERA, GREAT WOOD, SUPER CLEAN, WELL MAINTAINED, DRIVES GREAT!

1951 Fiat Topolino Additional Info:

At the crossroads of a beautiful craftsman piece and rare European classic is this 1951 Fiat 500C Topolino Giardiniera. It's a beautiful Italian that will wow you with its restored appearance and character that radiates from such a diminutive classic.The Italians have a different kind of flare. Even when they are building an American classic like the woody wagon, there is a different kind of style to it. When you look at the detail work in the wood with the rounded edges and finger joints, it's a true craftsman's work of art. There have been some nice investments in new mahogany inserts with the original wood, so that it looks terrific against the paint. In fact, the full effect of all the fresh lumber and forest green really makes this classic Fiat look like a part of nature. And speaking of the great outdoors, the full-length folding fabric roof is a terrific trait of these early Fiats, and there has been special attention paid here to make sure this has a proper fit. While there has been plenty of investment keeping the body looking its best, don't forget to check out the details like the correct fiat badging, sliding windows, and factory hubcaps with trim rings on the cool solid wheels.The Italians can make the simplest of interior still look clean and stylish. And that original chic layout has been amplified by a tasteful restoration. The newer brown carpets coordinate with dashboard, and the red piping matches with the gauge panel for a surge of the bold. The brown leather seats are also a nice matching piece. The Giardiniera was a new idea that allowed an economical vehicle to have more room for family trips or for famers to go to market, and so you see that influence in the large rear door that opens up to the wood cargo floor.When you open the hood, there is one of the most interesting motor arrangements around. The diminutive 569cc four-cylinder takes up very little room, but it takes pride in being the motor that helped put Italy on wheels. And because of this history, you can tell a lot went into making it look this correct. From the plug wires to the rear mounted radiator, this motor is going to draw a lot of attention - so it's a good thing it looks so well presented. Like any proper Italian, the four-cylinder is surprisingly rev happy. And while it's not a speed demon, the four-speed manual transmission means it will get you to your favorite car events with a smile on your face.Fiat 500C Giardiniera is an exceptionally rare sight in the USA, and so that already makes this desirable. But as you look over all the care and investment that went into this classic, you soon realize that's what makes this unique Italian so irresistible. Call today!!!