Highlights: – 650 cc air-cooled two-cylinder engine, petrol, rear-mounted – Restored by the owner to its original colour – Finished in orange with a black vinyl interior – Folding fabric roof The private seller offers for sale this 1971 Fiat 500 L, powered by a 650 cc two-cylinder petrol engine. The Nuova 500 was introduced in 1957 and became one of the defining small cars of post-war Italy, putting a generation on the road with its rear-mounted air-cooled twin and its compact, cheerful shape. The L, short for Lusso, added extra chrome trim and a more upmarket interior. The seller states that the car has been restored by himself as originally as possible and in its original colour. This one is finished in a bright orange with a black vinyl interior, and a folding fabric roof. The engine bay is shown in several photographs, and the seller has also supplied photographs of a number of loose engine and gearbox parts. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of North Brabant, the Netherlands. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Dutch registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more