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£30,157
46-Years-Owned 1960 Fiat 500 America
United States • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot Lot #233942
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1960 Fiat 500, a US-market model, was acquired by the seller's father in 1980. It features a red exterior, tan vinyl interior, and a recent refurbishment including an engine rebuild and repaint in 2016; it also features some charming details like 'frog eye' headlights.
Condition
7
The car underwent a repaint and engine rebuild in 2016, suggesting good maintenance. The description notes slight wear visible in the paint, interior, or wheels, which aligns with a 'Very Good' condition. There is no mention of significant damage, dents, or mechanical issues that would indicate a lower rating. The refurbishment photos also support this assessment.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
159944
Odometer:
36,000 miles
Reg Number:
097-260
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Air-Cooled 479cc Inline-Twin Single Downdraft Carburetor Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Red Paint Folding Canvas Roof Panel Tan Vinyl Upholstery 12" Steel Wheels "Frog Eye" Headlights Rear-Hinged Doors Tool Kit & Refurbishment Photos
This 1960 Fiat is one of a claimed 300 US-market Nuova 500 models built from 1958 to 1960 with “frog eye” headlights and larger bumpers with overriders.
Chassis 159944 was acquired by the seller’s father in 1980 and subsequently underwent a repaint and an engine rebuild as part of a refurbishment completed circa 2016.
Finished in red with a folding black canvas roof panel over tan vinyl upholstery, the car is powered by an air-cooled 479cc twin paired with a four-speed manual transaxle.
This 500 is now offered by the seller on behalf of their mother with a tool kit, refurbishment photos, and a clean California title.
Launched in 1957, the Nuova 500 featured styling from Dante Giacosa.
Versions built for the US-market were distinguished by “frog eye” hea...
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£233
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,341
Median Price (Since 2020)
£80,976
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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