We interrupt our scheduled Alfa Romeo sports sedan content to share this rare beauty/beast. We are not, admittedly, experts of the Fiat 500, despite owning a modern Fiat 500 Abarth. In our limited google-searching, we are absolutely unable to come up with a factory explanation for the quad front headlight Fiat 500. Looks to be custom work, but the seller describes it as special edition limited production. If someone can vouch for that, we'd be happy to hear more.
We did some additional research, and it would seem that the car was either swapped from a 499cc up to the 595cc engine from a later car, or that the seller is optimistic. We can't tell from looking at the engine.
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Year: 1971 Model: Fiat 500 Engine: 595cc 2-cyl Transmission: 4-speed manual Mileage: 39,911 km Price: $2,850
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Great deal this car is definitely money make not money loss my selling price is very low! Up for sale 1971 Fiat 500 special edition limited production with the 4 headlights very rare in US! Car was import from Milano Italy the 595 engine it runs good the 4 speed transmission it shift good.The interior is red and is in good shape, the body has some minor rust underneath the spar tire and one spat on left side rear floor noting major also as you see the picture she could use new paint job or just fix the fuel problem check the brakes and drive as is! Car was run and drive but since it was sitting for a year the engine not start, she will start and run by spray start fluids in carburetor i put the new fuel filter but no gas come out the fuel filter possible the fuel tank need to be clean. If you wanna inspect or pickup the car in person call 347 631 9496.
As far as cheap 500s go, this is one of the better ones that we've seen. Sure looks like a driver, at least once the fueling issue is solved. We would even venture to say that the underside doesn't look especially rusty. But, who know what lurks beneath the paint. the interior is surprisingly complete, and stands to really clean up.
Look, under $3,000 is relatively short cash for a classic 500 these days. The headlights - factory or otherwise - are a hoot, as is the Italianate branding down the center of the car. This could be a great opportunity to buy an odd little 500 with a hot engine!
