Lot 126: Fiat 500 Nuova
The modern Fiat Topolino or 500 Nuova was first seen in 1957, although the 600/600D and 600 Multipla were available in 1955. The early cars were equipped with a gutless, 479cc, air-cooled twin, which could barely get the car and driver up a modest incline, let alone the three passengers it was designed to carry. Fortunately the 499cc engine, which replaced the original, was a little sewing machine and gave the 500 a 55mph cruising speed.Nearly 3,000,000 500's were built between 1957 and 1975, mainly bought by Italians as a cheap run-a-bout, although a few did find their way to other countries.This, very early, rhd example, complete with suicide doors, was originally supplied in South Africa. The car was imported into the UK in 2003 by a director of Wolfrace wheels with original S African documents, it was then sold to SACLA UK and used in a promotion after being repainted in metallic bronze. The promotion involved the car being driven by well known chefs advertising Sacla produce.Described as being in excellent order, the car is eligible for historic tax and is thought to be one of the earliest RHD examples still extant. It is offered complete with a history file and some photographs
| Auction |
Classic Collectors & Historic Cars Barons, Sandown Park - Esher Surrey |
|---|---|
| Type | Car |
| Lot Number | 126 |
| Estimate | £3000-£5000 |
| Outcome | NOT SOLD |
| Hammer Price | - |
| Hammer Price (inc premium) | - |
| Year | 1959 |
| Condition rating | 1 |
| Registration number | YAS422 |
| Mileage | - |
| Chassis number | 047821 |
| Engine number | 11000076910 |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 479 |
| Engine - cylinders | |
| Number of doors | 2 |