1963 Fiat 500

VIN: 551530
Sold by Collecting Cars

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LocationHawthorn East, VIC
Odometer31,148 km
TransmissionManual
SteeringLeft-hand drive

Seller's Notes

A charming and iconic classic Italian city car from the early 1960s, this Fiat 500D is presented following an extensive restoration. It is powered by a 500cc air-cooled two-cylinder engine, driving the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox that has been upgraded to fully synchronised Fiat 126 specification. The car was first registered in Italy in 1963 and is now offered for sale in Australia, where it was imported and passed compliance in February 2020. The odometer indicates 31,148 km, though this is not warranted. Build year: 1963 This 500D is finished in the subtle shade of Beige Sabbia with a brown fabric sunroof, over a tan vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring black seat piping and carpets, and a body-coloured dashboard. It rides on a set of 12-inch steel wheels finished in cream with chrome hubcaps, fitted with Continental Contact whitewall tyres. Equipment includes reversed-hinged doors, a full-length retractable fabric sunroof, a chrome rear luggage rack with a woven picnic basket, a two-spoke steering wheel, and push-out front quarter light windows. Mechanical upgrades include a Fiat 126 fully synchronised gearbox, new front suspension, an electronic ignition system, a Weber carburettor, and modernised front disc brakes. It is accompanied by its original Italian registration and service booklet (‘L’Ispettorato della Motorizzazione Civile’), along with two sets of keys. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: the car is reported to have been extensively restored, which included the body being fully refurbished and repainted, with all new door seals and rubbers, and the interior being re-trimmed, including the seats, carpets, and belts. The most recent roadworthiness test was on 31 January 2020, which is understood to have resulted in a clean pass. Invoices covering various parts sourced for the restoration dating from 2018 and 2019 are shown in the photo gallery. The seller notes that all belts were replaced during the engine rebuild, while additional work included the rear brakes being rebuilt, new rear suspension springs fitted, new rear axles installed, and a set of new tyres being fitted. This Fiat 500D is a restored example of one of Italy’s most endearing and recognisable classics, enhanced with mechanical upgrades that make it more usable and enjoyable in modern traffic. With its rebuilt drivetrain, uprated suspension, and careful cosmetic refurbishment, it is ready to be appreciated as a stylish city runabout, and a charming addition to any collection.

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Vehicle Specs

Specifications

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Identity

Year1963
MakeFiat
Model family500
Model generation—
Model variant500D
Model trim—

Mechanical

Engine499cc
TransmissionManual
Fuel type—
Drive type—
Originality—
Odometer31,148 km
VIN551530

Body & Finish

Vehicle typeAutomobile
Body styleHatchback
Doors—
Driver sideLHD
Exterior colourBeige Sabbia
Interior colourTan

The vehicle is recorded in the AutoMarkets database under VIN 551530. The car was listed as a 1963 Fiat 500 and sold via Collecting Cars. AutoMarkets tracks verified auction results, dealerships and private sellers across Australia to provide accurate historical market data.