Replacement for FIAT's much-loved 500 'Topolino', the Nuova 500 debuted in 1957. A radical departure from its predecessor's essentially pre-war design, FIAT's new baby featured unitary construction, an opening fabric roof and all-independent suspension, while carrying its engine at the rear. The 479cc power unit was an air-cooled overhead-valve twin and the gearbox a four-speeder. The basic 500's austerity was not well received, prompting the introduction of a revised and better equipped version endowed with refinements such as wind-down windows, upholstered rear seat, column-mounted switchgear stalks and hubcaps. This process of step-by-step improvement would continue throughout the 500's life. Introduced in 1960, the 500D used the 499.5cc engine of the 500 Sport in de-tuned form. In 1965 it was superseded by the 500F, the latter's altered bodywork incorporating front-hinged doors and a shortened sunroof, while mechanical improvements included a strengthened transmission. Maximum power increased to 22bhp and the top speed to within a whisker of 60mph. Introduced in 1968 alongside the standard 500F, the deluxe 500L, while mechanically identical, came with exterior cosmetic enhancements and an improved interior with new instrument panel, seats and floor covering. Victor Ribeiro bought this car because ten years ago he saw a television advertisement that showed a girl on a terrace reading a book. A man arrived in a FIAT 500L and ran over to kiss her. Victor fell in love with… the car. He found this example in a classic vehicle show in Porto and bought it, subsequently restoring the car and painting it yellow. This small and charming Fiat 500 is ready to be driven on a city street near you. Offered with current Portuguese registration papers. Victor Ribeiro acheta cette voiture parce qu'il avait vu dix ans plus tôt une publicité télévisée montrant une jeune femme lisant un livre à une terrasse. Un homme survenait dans une Fiat 500L et se ruait pour l'embrasser. Victor tomba amoureux …de la voiture. Il a trouvé cet exemplaire dans une exposition de voitures classiques à Porto où il l'acheta avant de la restaurer par la suite et de la peindre en jaune. Cette petite, mais délicieuse Fiat 500 est prête à arpenter les rues de toutes les capitales du monde.
Replacement for FIAT's much-loved 500 'Topolino', the Nuova 500 debuted in 1957. A radical departure from its predecessor's essentially pre-war design, FIAT's new baby featured unitary construction, an opening fabric roof and all-independent suspension, while carrying its engine at the rear. The 479cc power unit was an air-cooled overhead-valve twin and the gearbox a four-speeder. The basic 500's austerity was not well received, prompting the introduction of a revised and better equipped version endowed with refinements such as wind-down windows, upholstered rear seat, column-mounted switchgear stalks and hubcaps. This process of step-by-step improvement would continue throughout the 500's life. Introduced in 1960, the 500D used the 499.5cc engine of the 500 Sport in de-tuned form. In 1965 it was superseded by the 500F, the latter's altered bodywork incorporating front-hinged doors and a shortened sunroof, while mechanical improvements included a strengthened transmission. Maximum power increased to 22bhp and the top speed to within a whisker of 60mph. Introduced in 1968 alongside the standard 500F, the deluxe 500L, while mechanically identical, came with exterior cosmetic enhancements and an improved interior with new instrument panel, seats and floor covering. Victor Ribeiro bought this car because ten years ago he saw a television advertisement that showed a girl on a terrace reading a book. A man arrived in a FIAT 500L and ran over to kiss her. Victor fell in love with… the car. He found this example in a classic vehicle show in Porto and bought it, subsequently restoring the car and painting it yellow. This small and charming Fiat 500 is ready to be driven on a city street near you. Offered with current Portuguese registration papers. Victor Ribeiro acheta cette voiture parce qu'il avait vu dix ans plus tôt une publicité télévisée montrant une jeune femme lisant un livre à une terrasse. Un homme survenait dans une Fiat 500L et se ruait pour l'embrasser. Victor tomba amoureux …de la voiture. Il a trouvé cet exemplaire dans une exposition de voitures classiques à Porto où il l'acheta avant de la restaurer par la suite et de la peindre en jaune. Cette petite, mais délicieuse Fiat 500 est prête à arpenter les rues de toutes les capitales du monde.
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