£19,448
1972 Fiat 500L Abarth
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot Lot 234
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Fiat 500L Abarth is a beautifully restored example, featuring a new 700cc engine and a comprehensive bare-shell rebuild completed in 2024. Having won 'Car of the Day' at Shelsley Walsh and with only 350 miles since restoration, this meticulously maintained classic is ready for show or touring.
Condition
9
The car has been beautifully restored to an exceptionally high standard with a bare-shell rebuild completed in 2024. It has a new 700cc engine installed in July 2025, and only 350 miles have been covered since completion. The car has also won 'Car of the Day' at Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb, stored in a heated garage, and all systems are reported to operate exactly as they should. The listing states near-perfect condition with minor signs of use that are not noticeable without close inspection.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
110F3013870
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
JDS 964K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Year: 1972 Make: Fiat Model: 500L Abarth Registration: JDS 964K Chassis No: 110F3013870 Odometer: 350 Few cars encapsulate the spirit and charm of Italian motoring like the Fiat 500.
Introduced in 1957 as Italy’s affordable people’s car, the tiny Cinquecento became a cultural icon - compact, characterful, and brimming with style.
The later Lusso (Luxury) variant brought a touch of refinement to the interior, while Abarth’s famed performance upgrades transformed the 500 into a spirited, competition-inspired machine.
Originally registered in 1972 in Italy and imported to the UK in 2014, this Fiat 500L Abarth has been restored to an exceptionally high standard.
Presented with an eye-catching blue exterior and a leather and cloth interior, walnut dash, and new convertible roof, it sits on its original wheels, offering the perfect blend of authenticity and upgraded performance.
Between June 2023 and March 2024, the car underwent a comprehensive bare-shell restoration and rebuild by Tot...
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£5,478
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£10,477
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,955
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 02 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
20,924 miles
Registration Date
1972-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 03 2017 with 20,924 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Failed
On Oct 25 2017 with 20,924 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Steering system excessively tight as marked (2.2.D.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Sep 17 2016 with 20,819 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Oil leak
- Body has slight damaged
- engine mount bushes shlightly perished
Passed
On Sep 25 2015 with 20,696 kilometers
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