Fiat 500 R | 1972 Highlights: – 594 cc two-cylinder petrol engine, manual transmission – Final-series 500 R with factory 126A5.000 engine – Finished in light blue with tan interior – Folding fabric sunroof, toolkit and spare wheel present – Valid roadworthiness inspection The private seller offers for sale this 1972 Fiat 500 R, powered by a 594 cc air-cooled two-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in a cheerful light blue that suits the car’s rounded lines perfectly, this little Fiat is trimmed inside in tan upholstery with matching door panels. The chassis plate identifies it as a type 110 F with the 126A5.000 engine, the specification that defines the 500 R, and the car still carries its round Veglia speedometer, chromed bumpers and the folding fabric sunroof that is so typical of the model. The front compartment houses the spare wheel together with the original style toolkit, and the car comes with a valid roadworthiness inspection, making it ready to be enjoyed straight away. The Nuova 500, penned by Dante Giacosa and launched in 1957, became one of the defining cars of post-war Italy. With its rear-mounted air-cooled twin, its compact dimensions and its roll-back roof, it put a whole nation on wheels and went on to be built in several generations until 1975, with production running to millions of units. The 500 R, introduced in 1972, was the final chapter of this story. It combined the familiar 500 body with the larger 594 cc engine of the then new Fiat 126, giving the last of the classic 500s a welcome boost in torque and flexibility while keeping the simple, cheerful character that made the car so loved. Recognisable by the new rectangular Fiat badge on the nose, the 500 R was built alongside its successor until production of the classic 500 came to an end. Today the Fiat 500 is one of the most recognisable and sought-after small classics in the world. It is easy to maintain, parts availability is outstanding, and the enthusiast community is large and active throughout Europe. Whether used for relaxed weekend drives with the roof folded back, for classic rallies or simply as a charming town car, a 500 R like this one offers a lot of smiles per kilometre and represents the most usable version of the original design thanks to its larger engine. 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 cars 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 car is currently located in: Piedmont region, Italy. This car drives, brakes and shifts. The car has an Italian 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 car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car 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 cars 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