Fiat 500 D Cabrio (1964)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Fiat 500 D convertible from 1964 in the color blue with a red and white leatherette interior.

Highlights:

• From Italy in excellent overall condition
• New service carried out in October 2024
• Version with suicide doors
• In the current ownership, the Fiat has been completely restored once again. The complete work was documented in a series of photos. The costs can be tracked using invoices and an Excel spreadsheet
• Rare D engine (original) installed
• The engine was carefully overhauled using only original parts in order to preserve its authenticity. The conversion for a German registration was carried out professionally, and an H registration is also possible
• As part of the restoration, a new wiring harness was installed, new windows fitted and some parts sandblasted. A series of photos is available.
• This Fiat 500 D Cabrio was honored by the Italian Automobile Club "Storico Italiano", which underlines its special historical significance
• Completely repainted
• Hardtop included, painted in body color

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1964
• First registration: Italy, 07/1964
• Location: 41849 Wassenberg, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: unknown (owned by the seller since 2018)
• Restored
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Licensed
• TÜV until 07/26
• Ready to drive immediately

Model history

The Fiat 500 D is considered a part of Italian automotive history. The model was produced from 1960 to 1975 and enjoyed great popularity even then before becoming an absolute icon over the years. In total, more than 4 million units were produced and sold throughout Europe and beyond. The 500 D was a further development of the 500 F and was characterized by a number of improvements. These included in particular the new engine as well as better suspension and brakes. There were also some visual changes that distinguished the 500 D from its predecessors.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: blue
• Interior with red and white artificial leather upholstery
• Completely repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 496cc two-cylinder engine with 19 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last maintenance service: 10/2024

Mileage:

• 63,822 km (read off) since restoration
• The mileage since the restoration is traceable, as the speedometer with the current reading was installed as part of the restoration
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, expert opinion (07/2018, grade 2+)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: very good condition
• Underbody: very good condition - rust-free, cavity-sealed
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• There are no known defects
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle's condition

Summary of the vehicle

The Fiat 500 stands for Italian car culture like hardly any other model. Now offered in this auction is a Fiat 500 D Cabrio from 1964 in blue. It is the coveted early version with rear-hinged so-called "suicide doors". In 2018, the Fiat was imported from Italy to Germany and was then completely restored, which included overhauling the engine and repainting the vehicle. Since then, the convertible has been in perfect overall condition, which is underlined by an expert opinion from 2018 with a grade of 2+. A new service was carried out in October and the current TÜV sticker is valid until July 2026. For collectors and, above all, enthusiasts, this is an opportunity to acquire a Fiat 500 D in excellent condition.