Registration No: RVN 243H Chassis No: 2196033 MOT: Exempt

Original UK supplied RHD example
Current ownership since 2015
42,000 recorded miles
Fitted with Fiat 126 650cc engine and synchro gearbox

Introduced in July 1957, the ‘Nuova 500’ utilised a different mechanical layout to its ‘Topolino’ predecessor.

Still driving the back wheels, its rear-mounted, two-cylinder, air-cooled, OHV engine was a first for Fiat.

Mated to a four-speed crash gearbox, the unit was continually developed with later versions extracting 17.5 bhp from their 499.5cc.

With a kerbweight of little more than 500kgs, this modest output still reputedly translated into a 61mph top speed.

Equipped with all round independent suspension and hydraulic drum brakes, the 500 in all its guises was a hoot to drive remaining a favourite with racers like Michael Schumacher and Jean Alesi.

Launched in 1968, the ‘L’ or Lusso (luxury) version featured the same front-hinged doors and revised transmission as its ‘F’ forebear bu...