Fiat 500 on 2040-cars

Up for Sale (in the USA) is a rare 1964 Fiat 500 D Suicide doors. This Fiat 500 was imported into the USA in 2005 from Siracusa, Sicily Italy. 
Everyone stands in amazement when they hear this Fiat is a 1964! it looks like new.

One of the best remaining Fiat 500 D Suicide doors, if not the only one in the continental United States. Purchased from Sicily, Italy in 2004 this car was imported into the US in December 2005. This rare classic stood up the test of time very well and was completely restored from the bottom up in Italy. The body and engine was restored in 2005, stripped and treated for rust, painted and look fantastic with a Ferrari yellow and red Fiat Abarth logo (Scorpio) and the engine was once again rebuilt in 2011 by Abacus Racing. It was manufactured in 1964 which means it is tax and emission exempt.

This is truly a fine example and as far as I know there are only a few 500 D version left in the world and the only one like it in the United States.

Everything on this Fiat was replaced with brand-new parts when the car was re-assembled. This vehicle has no history of rust or other bodily damage. All work was completed in Sicily by a professional body shop that knows these vehicles very well.

This Fiat 500 is a US-registered car and has a clean and clear Texas vehicle title.

Characteristics of 1964 FIAT 500D

Purchased from: Siracusa, Sicily Italy

Year: 1964

Make: Fiat

Model: 500 D

Body Type: 2-door sedan (Rare Suicide Door)

Color: Yellow/Red

Convertible: Yes - the sunroof can be removed or the entire top from the windshield to the engine bay can be removed for those beautiful spring days.

Drivetrain: This Fiat 500 has a 650cc (2-cylinder air-cooled) engine with a 4-speed (synchronized) gearbox. When the body was redone in Sicily the engine and gearbox were also rebuilt. This engine sports  Abarth aluminum oil sump, and a NANI aluminum valve cover. The engine starts right up and idles very well. The sport-tuned exhaust produces a subtle rumble that makes this small engine sound powerful. The fuel system was flushed and a new fuel filter installed, a new cap and rotor were installed, ignition points adjusted, and the ignition timing reset. The gas tank was replaced with a new tank when the car was redone. The hydraulic and mechanical braking systems were entirely redone and work very well. All mechanical control cables have been replaced. There are no known issues with the vehicle at this time.

Performance Top speed: 120 Km/h 85-90 Mph from original 95 km/h (59 mph that was declared by factory)

Exterior: The exterior of this Fiat 500 is in beautiful condition. Ground up restoration with Zmax body kit, painted and look fantastic with a Ferrari yellow and red Fiat Abarth logo (Scorpio). New sunroof installed. This Fiat is in outstanding condition and always draws a crowd where ever it goes... it's stunning to look at.

Wheels/Tires: Fitted with custom 13" Mini Cooper Mini Lite wheels with tire size.

Wheel base: 79.9 in with standard Mini Cooper Mini Lite 13” wheels up from the original wheelbase of 1840 mm / 72.4 in.

Dimension: outside length is 2970 mm / 116.9 in, it’s 1322 mm / 52 in wide

Exterior Accessories: All glass/window rubber liner, new rear view mirrors, and badges all replace new. All lights and light lenses have also been replaced new.

Interior: The entire interior has been completely redone with new carpet, seats, door panels, rear rubber seat strap, and sun visors. The door handles and the dash were replaced with new gauges. There is also a custom AM/FM/CD high powered stereo system with a flip down face, 2 speakers in the front (in doors), two speakers in the rear. This system has the ability to produce a very loud and clear output... something that you never expect from a car of this size.

Electrical System: The entire electrical system has been completely replaced and updated with new wiring and fuse blocks. The battery is also new. The original electrical generator has been upgraded to an alternator-based system. All lighting and electrical features function as they should without any issues.

Conclusion: This vehicle has been completely redone and is in exceptional condition, cosmetically and mechanically. This vehicle is garage kept by Minitec and in great driving condition. It always attracts a crowd when parked.

This is a rare & unique collector car that will only increase in value, so don't miss this opportunity. Before there was a Mini or Smart car, they had the Fiat. No other like it in this condition, lots of fun to drive and a fixed investment. A one of a kind, search around you will not find another like it in this condition. Very nice crowd pleaser. Serious inquiries only, please do not bid unless you are serious about purchasing the car.

Interior/Exterior extras:

-              New Set of aluminum anti-skid pedals

-              New Custom Dash

-              New Gauges

-              New Custom center/radio console

-              New Abarth fuel tank

-              New Abarth front bumper logo

-              New Custom Steering wheel

-              New Custom Abarth seat covers

-              New Stereo/speaker system

-              New Push button start

-              New Wheels and Tires

-              New Wipers

-              New Shocks

-              New Motor mount

-              New Transmission mount

-              New Fuel Pump

-              New Air filter

-              New Spark plugs

-              New wiring

-              New Hand throttle cable

-              New Voltage regulator

-              New Battery

-              New Abarth floor mats

-              New Hard Top

-              New Brakes

-              New Custom Exterior Mirrors

-              New Window seals

-              New Tail lights

-              New Head lights

-              New Zmax Body kit

Videos;

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Auction Details

1. This Fiat 500 is priced to sell with a competitive reserve price.
2. Bid only if you have the funds at the time you submit your bid. If your eBay account has a feedback rating of less than 10 points, you must e-mail me prior to bidding on this auction. Failure to comply will result in your bid being removed.
3. Unless there is reason to end the auction early, the auction will run to the very end.
4. This vehicle is being offered for sale by a private party. No additional charges, fees, or taxes will be added to the final winning auction price. The Buyer is responsible for any and all taxes in his/her county and/or state.
5. A $500 deposit is due no later than 2 working days after the auction’s end. Full payment is due no later than 10 working days after the auction’s end. Release of this vehicle, along with keys, and documentation will not be provided until full payment has been received and has cleared.
6. Every attempt has been made to accurately describe this vehicle's current condition. Serious buyers are welcome (and encouraged) to view this vehicle in person (no tire kickers, please). Questions regarding this vehicle are welcomed and will be answered promptly.
7. This Fiat 500 is being sold as-is, where-is with no warranty expressed or implied.

The 500 – properly known as the 500 Nuova, was the second car to carry that name, the first 500 Topolino, or little mouse was produced from 1937 until the mid 50's and was the smallest car in the world at that time. The 500 is nicknamed Bambino, or baby - though some people refer to both cars as Topolino. The new version of the 500 currently being produced will be known as the Nuova 500!

Top Gear magazine named the Fiat 500 as the sexiest car in the world, ever.

90's indie band Lush released a single in 1996 called 500 which was a love song to the car.

The 500 refers to the engine size - 479cc in the earliest models, which produced 13hp. The sports version manages 21hp from a bored out version of the same engine.

The Fiat 500 was the car originally chosen to feature in The Italian Job, but some new car called a Mini got the part at the last minute.

Classic Fiat 500 D