£17,546
1971 Fiat 500 Gamine Vignale
Historics • UK • 21 May 2022
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£17,546
1971 Fiat 500 Gamine Vignale
UK • 21 May 2022 • Lot 147
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, right-hand drive 1967-1971 Fiat 500 Gamine Vignale, a two-seater roadster with a unique history. Owned by one lady since new, it's an unrestored example in largely original condition, mechanically sound, and comes with its original wet weather gear.
Condition
7
The car is described as an unrestored example, largely in original condition with a pleasant and light patina. The only mentioned change is the repainted red wings. Mechanically, it's in good order and the engine runs well. The bodywork and trim are correct and original, never having been damaged or replaced. While not perfect, its originality and well-maintained state suggest a rating between Very Good and Excellent.
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31,505 miles
JHV 127K
1971
Auction
110F2003577
RHD
United Kingdom
£17,546
1971 Fiat 500 Gamine Vignale
Historics • UK • 21 May 2022
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Frixos Demetriou was a successful casino owner in Cyprus and the owner of the Olympic Gaming Club in London.
While in Milan his flight to Athens was diverted, he spotted an unusual looking car by the airport and on enquiry discovered that it was a Fiat 500 Gamine Vignale.
The Gamine was a small two-seater roadster produced by Carozzeria Vignale from 1967 to 1971, based on the Fiat 500 platform using the two-cylinder air cooled engine from the 500 Sport.
Demetriou was looking to diversify his business interests and sensing an opportunity he returned via Turin, securing the rights to sell Vignale products in the UK.
He bought 200 cars upfront, paying with cash, and committed to buy the next six months production if Vignale would manufacture the car in right hand drive form.
The Gamine two-seater was well received, becoming trendy with the Chelsea set - even nightclub owner Peter Stringfellow owned one.
This genuine UK right hand drive example is the very rare and desirable Gamine m...
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£8,438
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£14,321
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£21,426
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