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1972 Fiat 500L

1972 Fiat 500L-Sold

Lot Number: 725

1972 Fiat 500L

Desirable original, UK-supplied car fresh from an extensive restoration.

  • Sold for: £17,316

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 11th December, 2021 at 11.00am GMT at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Azzuro Chiaro

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    GFL 629L

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    81355 Miles

SUMMARY

Desirable original, UK-supplied car fresh from an extensive restoration.

DESCRIPTION

  • First registered on 27/10/1972, this little 500 was last on the road in January 1982
  • Kept in dry storage until 2017 when a 3-year restoration was commenced
  • Full repaint and colour change from Giallo Positano yellow to Azzurro Chiaro blue
  • Interior replaced with new seat covers, door cards and rear panels, complete new sunroof with frame
  • Full engine rebuild and detail. New brakes all round and a new brake master cylinder
  • All new brightwork, front and rear bumpers, front and rear nudge bars unique to the Lusso 

 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
725
Make
FIAT
Model
500L
Registration Number
GFL 629L
Chassis Number
3090109
Engine Number
3393343
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Azzuro Chiaro

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.

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SCORE:

113 / 135

Exterior

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Remarks

Excellent completely painted within the last three years, there are a few blemishes in the paint, sadly a tiny scratch near side rear arch at the bottom very hard to see and a mark/ding on the drivers door, this is being over critical. In summary it is extremely presentable.

Interior

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Remarks

Excellent as new in my opinion, completely replaced and no wear

Engine

Components:

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Remarks

Complete rebuild and detailed, it will require running in as it has not covered any great distance since the restoration. Starts on the button, sounds as it should.

Transmission

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Remarks

Drives and selects all gears smoothly

Running Gear

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Remarks

Excellent it will need running in and time to settle, having not covered any great distance since completing the restoration

Electrics

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Major:

Remarks

All new wiring loom, everything works as it should

Vehicle History

Remarks

The V5 is present and other paperwork but not much, I will be able to supply some invoices of most of the parts I have purchased upon request

Restoration Notes

Full extensive restoration a’no expense spared’ approach taken. Completely stripped down to its bare shell, rust treated lots of new panels fitted, front wings, front panel, bonnet, complete rear wings, both sills, both floor pans and rear engine panel. Full repaint and colour change from Giallo Positano yellow to Azzurro Chiaro blue. Full engine rebuild and detail, all interior replaced with new seat covers, internal door cards and rear panels, complete new sunroof with frame. New high quality moulded black carpet. All new brightwork, front and rear bumpers, front and rear nudge bars unique to the L’ Lusso model, even new window rubbers. New brakes all round and new brake master cylinder.

About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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