1970 Fiat 500 L

Description

The Fiat 500, or Cinquecento, was more than Italy’s answer to the Volkswagen Beetle – it was built as a charming small-family car that embodied post-war Italian optimism. A descendant of the pre-war Fiat Topolino, the 1957 500 Nuova (New) was even smaller, with only a 72 inch wheelbase and just 13 horsepower from its 479 cc inline-two cylinder engine. A series of revisions and upgrades followed over the next two decades, including the 500 Lusso (Luxury) in 1968 – a richly trimmed and better-appointed version of the base 500 F. Model-specific details included a unique trapezoidal instrument bins unlike the round unit found on other 500 models, a black plastic steering wheel with metal spokes, revised interior door panels with pockets, and carpeted floor mats. This particular 1970 Fiat 500 L was recently the subject of a comprehensive rotisserie restoration completed in Sicily in March 2023. Restoration highlights include a new Rosso Corsa exterior finish, a re-trimmed white vinyl interior with contrasting red piping, and a transmission rebuild, as well as an engine upgrade to 650 cc as per the consignor. Offered in freshly-restored and fully road-legal condition, this lovely 500 L is ready sure to receive smiles and positive attention wherever it goes. 

Highlights 

• Subject of a rotisserie restoration in Sicily, Italy, completed in March 2023 

• Restoration upgrades and highlights are said to include: 

  • Air-cooled inline-two-cylinder engine upgraded to 650 cc, now producing 25 horsepower as per the consignor 

  • Rebuild of the synchronized four-speed manual transmission 

  • New 12 inch wheels mounted with Deestone tires showing 2022 date codes 

  • New glass 

  • New fabric sunroof 

  • Rack-and-pinion steering 

  • Front disc brakes 

  • Generator to alternator conversion 

  • New seatbelts 

  • Giannini badges 

  • Three-liter aluminum Giannini oil pan 

• Finished in Rosso Corsa over a white vinyl interior with red piping and matching door panels 

• Offered with original Italian title and European plates 

• This 1970 Fiat 500 L is offered with the five-digit odometer currently displaying just over 1,700 kilometers at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Chrome bumpers, front and rear 

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors 

• Manually-operated windows 

• Door pockets 

• Retractable black canvas sunroof 

• Two-spoke steering wheel 

• Horizontal 130 kph speedometer 

• Voxon AM radio 

• Giannini front badge 

Known Imperfections 

• Two paint blemishes around the fabric sunroof perimeter 

• Radio is inoperative 

Included 

• Black carpeted floormats with contrasting red piping 

Ownership History 

This 1970 Fiat 500 L was imported to the United States in September 2023 following the completion of its Italian restoration.  

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com