Description Fully restored to show-winning condition; believed to be one of only six in the UK; Mille Miglia eligible; a super example of this rare and quirky Fiat Launched in 1936, the Fiat 500 (better known as the Topolino or 'Little Mouse') was a masterpiece of packaging that offered generous interior space within a tiny and immensely charming bodyshell.

Largely the work of Dante Giacosa, it was powered by a 569cc four-cylinder, side-valve, water-cooled engine mounted ahead of the front axle, with the radiator located behind the engine where it doubled as the interior heater.

Transmission was via a four-speed all-synchromesh gearbox, with independent front suspension, 12-volt electrics and Lockheed hydraulic brakes.

Although it developed a modest 13bhp, it could still reach 55mph and cover 50 miles on a single gallon of petrol.

By 1948 it had gained overhead valves and in 1950 was given a major make-over as the 500C, gaining an aluminium cylinder head, a stiffer chassis and more...