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1959 FIAT 500N Trasformabile Registration no. 893 XUG Chassis no. 079825 Engine no. D: 110D 670327 (see text)
UK • 20 Mar 2016
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 FIAT 500N Trasformabile is a rare variant imported from Sweden. It has been fully restored to original specification, including a re-upholstered fabric interior and full folding hood.
Condition
8
The car has been fully restored to original specification with close attention paid to retaining originality. Rust-free, this Trasformabile benefits from being manufactured from higher quality steel than 1970s models. A fully overhauled engine was fitted in 2015. The car has been driven a mere 1,415 kilometres (fewer than 900 miles) since arriving in the UK.
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82,843 miles (via 2019 MOT)
893 XUG
1959
Auction
079825
LHD
United Kingdom
Description
*One of the rarest FIAT 500 variants *Imported from Sweden *Left-hand drive *Fully restored to original specification *One owner in the UK This iconic FIAT 500N Trasformabile was purchased from Sweden in 2007, much of the provided paperwork showing 'FIAT 500N De Luxe'.
The car had been fully restored between 2003 and 2005, including a re-upholstered fabric interior and full folding hood.
Since then it has undergone restoration to a higher standard, with the engine and gearbox removed, which included full under-sealing and a re-spray in Medio Blu (in 2013).
The owner's husband, who has more than 10 years experience with FIAT 500s, and a specialist mechanic undertook most of the work, with close attention being paid to retaining originality.
Rust-free, this Trasformabile benefits from being manufactured from higher quality steel than 1970s models.
The body panels are all original, with no welding.
A fully overhauled 499cc (17bhp) engine, with original 'N' tin-ware and exhaust, was ...
Price Analysis vs Other 500Ns
£11,826
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,642
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,282
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 5th Dec 2020
Latest MOT mileage:
82,843 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 6th Jun 2019, 82,843 miles
Failed
On 18th Apr 2019, 82,842 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On 26th Apr 2018, 82,841 miles
Failed
On 18th Jan 2018, 82,840 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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