1972 Fiat 500L - 594cc & Synchro Gearbox

Highlights

• Handsome example of Fiat's 500 'Lusso' with upmarket trim
• 594cc Fiat 126A engine fitted and paired with a 126 Synchromesh gearbox
• Further upgrades such as front disc brakes and Abarth finned sump to support the larger engine
• Despite the above, the car aesthetically presents as close to original as possible
• Bare metal restoration, documented by photographs and invoices
• Substantial history file including previous registration documents

The Appeal

The Fiat 500L - the Lusso - added a layer of refinement to Fiat's legendarily utilitarian city car. Still ever-compact and simplistic, the 500's character remained ever-present with only gentle upgrades for the more discerning motorist. Needless to say, it's also the 500 of choice for modern enthusiasts.
This 1972 car ticks a lot of boxes. It carries the 594cc Fiat 126 engine with the additional cooling provided by an Abarth finned sump. This handsome machine also features a synchromesh gearbox and has had the front brakes upgraded to discs to handle the extra horsepower. It's a very well thought-through built, that's also undergone a bare metal restoration, comprehensively documented by photographs and invoices. A substantial history file accompanies the sale, including previous registration documents and restoration records. Bought right here at Car & Classic in 2021, it is now being offered up for sale as the vendor no longer has the space required.

Key Information

• Mileage: 72,297 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 594cc air-cooled twin-cylinder, four-speed synchromesh manual transmission, front disc brakes
• Paperwork: Substantial history file including previous registration documents, restoration photographs and invoices

The Detail

• Bare metal restoration carried out, documented by photographs and invoices
• Full exterior underfloor and arch coating applied
• Bodywork is in good, handsome order
• Interior believed to be very original, including steering wheel
• Seats may have been recovered
• Seat belts added to the rear; front belts likely upgraded
• 500R engine with 594cc capacity, identified by stamp FIAT 126A 000
• Abarth finned sump for extra cooling
• 4-speed synchromesh gearbox, as seen in the Fiat 126
• Upgraded front disc brakes
• The vendor tells us that the engine starts and runs correctly with no faults
• The vendor tells us that the car is amazing to drive - "very nippy and lots of fun!"

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