£4,612
1962 Fiat 1500 *** *** RHD ‘Millecinquecento’ saloon, powered by Aurelio Lampredi’s four-cylinder masterpiece
Hampson Auctions • UK • 1 Oct 2023
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£4,612
1962 Fiat 1500 *** *** RHD ‘Millecinquecento’ saloon, powered by Aurelio Lampredi’s four-cylinder masterpiece
UK • 1 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This right-hand-drive 1962 Fiat 1500 boasts a unique history, originally purchased in Uganda and shipped to the UK. Its excellent mechanical condition, comprehensive documentation, and restoration efforts make it a standout classic.
Condition
8
The vendor describes the overall condition of the car as ‘excellent’ and ‘mechanically very good’. While the interior is original, suggesting some wear, the extensive history and restoration efforts indicate a well-maintained vehicle with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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26,000 miles
0056117
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
ABM 258B
1962
Auction
£4,612
1962 Fiat 1500 *** *** RHD ‘Millecinquecento’ saloon, powered by Aurelio Lampredi’s four-cylinder masterpiece
Hampson Auctions • UK • 1 Oct 2023
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
‘ABM 258B’ was originally owned by a British engineer living and working in Uganda.
He bought the car new in 1962 from F Boero & Co. for 17,300 Ugandan shillings, opting not to have whitewall tyres as they would have shown the dust from the African roads.
This is a right-hand-drive example, making it something of a rarity for a Fiat 1500.
When the engineer was due to return to the UK, he shipped the car to Italy, took a cabin on the same boat, and then spent six weeks driving the Fiat to Bristol.
Included in the car’s two meticulously compiled and substantial history files is an artist’s image the engineer commissioned of the saloon being loaded onto the ship.
The history also includes the original dealer purchase receipt, correspondence with HM Customs & Excise relating to its import into the UK in 1964, every tax disc, plus decades of service receipts etc.
The 1500 also comes with a quantity of spares.
The present owner, its fourth UK one, states that he has ‘never owned a cla...
Price Analysis vs Other 1500s
£3,117
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£15,424
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£314,785
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Hampson Auctions
Wincham Avenue, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6GB, England
Located in Northwich, Cheshire, Hampson Auctions is a physical auction house dealing in classic, sports, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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