Fiat 500 R extensively restored, mileage only 35,782 km, very good condition (1973)

Vehicle description

Highlights and General

For sale is a 1973 Fiat 500 R, painted in blue (OEM) with red interior.

Highlights

• 3rd hand, accident free, H registration and in very well maintained overall condition.
• Matching Numbers are given
• With sunroof
• Mileage only 35.782 km
• Exterior in blue OEM (Bleu Fiat) and interior with red cloth interior
• Restored, among other things Was made: Engine 35PS and Synchronized 4-speed transmission were extensively reworked - it was invested here just under 5800 €, ignition coil, ignition finger, painting 3500 €, welding 250, underbody protection, insulation in the vehicle, better bulbs headlights front, new turn signals, original taillights, new emblems, new carpet, rubber mat set, new clutch cable, oil change, seat belts, interior door trim, sports steering wheel, wheel trim rear, and much more.
• Certificate of value from the restoration is available

General information about the vehicle

• First registration Germany year 1973
• Location Germany
• 3 vehicle owners
• TÜV until 12/24
• H license plate
• Accident free
• Approved
• Completely roadworthy
• Restored

Model history

• The Fiat 500 R represents the last version of the renowned Fiat 500. This was built from 1972 to 1975 and is the successor to the F and L versions. The Fiat 500 R was powered by a larger two-cylinder gasoline engine with 23 hp. Visually, the 500 R presents itself with a new front end with larger radiator grille. In the complete production period, just under 235,700 examples of it were built.

Facts

Exterior & Interior:

• Blue OEM paint
• Interior with red cloth interior
• Completely repainted as part of the restoration

Engine & Transmission:

• 126 engine with 35 hp
• Manual transmission
• Last engine service in February 2023

Mileage:

• 35,782 km (read). The mileage can be partially traced.

Documentation:

• German registration papers or (German) vehicle documents, TÜV as well as service reports, value appraisal of the restoration, invoices and all KFZ letters (also from the first dealership).

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 50-70 %
• Brakes: 70-90
• The underbody is rust free
• Please see the photo gallery and videos for more insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects

• Chrome trim missing on left and right side
• Front left wheel bearing needs to be replaced (spare parts are available)

Summary

The Fiat 500 R offered here from the first registration in 1973 is since the restoration in an apparently very good condition. The optical interplay of blue paint with red equipment makes the small car an absolute eye-catcher. The owner has invested quite a bit in the car, especially nearly 5800 went into the engine and transmission. Since then it has been in immaculate condition. After a successful auction, the car can be taken directly on the road thanks to current TÜV and a registration.

Vehicle videos

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