Today's Fiat cinquecento ragtop serves to cleanse our collective palettes after yesterday's modern Fiat 500 Jolly conversion. Also, these photos - this is how you photograph a car for a for-sale listing! Great lighting, thoughtful framing, and the prudent inclusion of all of the views that a buyer might want to see in order to assess the car from afar. Well done, seller.
The 500 L model, introduced in 1967, is distinguishable from its 500 D fore-bearer by its front-hinged doors. Slightly less endearing, the door update no doubt aided in convenience. While this car lacks the tubular bumper extensions that distinguish an L from an F, the modernized interior, with its trapezoidal update to the formerly round binnacle gives away its status as an L. Chrome trim on the drip rails live up to the Lusso designation.
Year: 1970
Model: Fiat
Engine: 499cc 2-cylinder
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: 1,111
Price: $14,500
Location: Miami, FL
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Up for sale is a real nice 1970 Fiat 500 ragtop in orange with black top. Many hours and money has been invested in this nice sport Italian car. This is a true collector’s car. Orange is actually a rare color to own. Very few made
One of the world’s finest attractive micro cars!
This car drives exceptionally well, you can take it to the car shows & for weekend cruises.Definitely gets a lot of attention & questions at the cars and coffee. The Fiat is powered by it’s 500cc engine, air cooled. It moves pretty quick! It has a 4 speed manual transmission. Engine Bay is well detailed. Has a nice exhaust that sounds really nice. Mechanically the car is sound! See the video.
The car did receive a restoration. The Body is straight as an arrow. All doors, trunk, hood are all aligned like they should. It has always been garage kept and well taken care. All the exterior chromes, trim, latches, bumperettes are in great shape. Underneath the floor pans are in great shape!
The Interior is splendid and contrast well to the exterior paint, black Italian upholstery has been fitted, and tastefully done, and overall condition looks new. Black roll-up top!
This car seems to be neatly restored. While we are generally impressed with the work, we will point out an abundance of silver spray pain on the engine components. We'd prefer to see some plated bolts instead of what seems to be paint sprayed over the bolt heads. This is not to say that the car isn't in great shape - the condition of this car, if as good is it's claimed to be, is rather remarkable at this price point.
We must say that, despite our limited knowledge of the Italian language, a certain word comes to mind: Arancino. Usually affiliated with arancini, the small, orange fried rice balls enjoyed in Sicily, the little orange moniker fits this little guy well. We hope you enjoy this great example of a Fiat 500 L in a rare color.
-Graham