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Introduced in 1965, the Fiat 500 F represented the most refined evolution of Italy’s beloved city car, offering greater practicality and improved engineering while preserving the essential charm that made the 500 a symbol of la dolce vita.

Beneath its rear-mounted 499 cc twin-cylinder engine lay the same spirited heart that powered generations of Italians through the postwar boom, now paired with front-hinged doors, improved visibility, and a more comfortable cabin.
Among the most captivating interpretations of the Fiat 500 was the open-sided Sibona-Basano “Decathlon” Spiaggina, a rare and imaginative creation by the renowned Torino coachbuilder founded by former Ghia craftsmen Giovanni and Pietro Sibona and Walter Basano.

Built in extremely limited numbers, the Decathlon replaced the 500...