Fiat - 500 race car - NO RESERVE - 1969
14
days
03
hours
32
minutes
12
seconds
Current bid
€ 3,712
No reserve price
Expert
Selected by Franco Vigorito
Seasoned classic car expert with COO experience at Ferrari Hill Climb Racing Team.
Estimate € 16,000 - € 18,000
 | €3,712 | |
|---|---|---|
| €3,512 | |
| €3,312 | |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 145455 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
This 1969 Fiat 500 L race car has a 695 cc petrol engine, manual transmission and 60 hp, with professional racing preparation and a certificate of provenance.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
HIGHLIGHT:
• Professional track and hill-climb use preparation performed between 1989 and 1990 on a 1969 Fiat 500 L base
• Engine tuned to 700 cc with twin Weber 40 carburetors (over 60 HP estimated) and Bacci 6-speed + RM gearbox
• Entirely steel widened bodywork (no plastic or resin parts) with hand airbrushed livery on a silver background
• Complete racing equipment with official Abarth component, front disc brakes, SASSA roll bar and Jaeger replica Abarth instrumentation
• Tested at Kartodromo Val Vibrata, never used in competition and recently raised at a specialized workshop
HISTORY/OVERVIEW:
Introduced in 1968 as the most refined trim of the famous Turin utility Fiat 500 L ("Lusso"), it has frequently served over the decades as an ideal base for sporting preparations and track or hill-climb competitions thanks to its lightness and maneuverability. The offered example comes from a 1969 Fiat 500 L donor car originally painted Medium Red 115 with black vinyl interior. Between 1989 and 1990 it underwent top-level professional preparation for track use or slalom/hill-climb at Officina Di Gianvito in Sant’Egidio alla Vibrata, built together with a twin car by former Italian karting champion Piergiorgio Di Gianvito, using mainly official Abarth components. Tested at Kartodromo Val Vibrata but never raced in official events, in recent years it has been kept for display/show-car use and has recently been raised at a specialized workshop, ready for track use or on closed streets.
BODYWORK/PAINTING:
The bodyshell has been widened entirely in steel without the use of plastics or resins; the car has never sustained impacts and shows no signs of rust, damage, or dents. The exterior livery was professionally painted and is entirely hand-decorated with airbrush art on a silver background, remaining in optimal condition with no defects to report. The car wears 10-inch modular steel wheels paired with competition slick tires.
INTERIORS:
The cockpit has been completely stripped and lightened for competition use, outfitted with an OMP competition seat and harnesses, Momo pedals, and a SASSA rollbar. The dashboard is equipped with a Jaeger replica Abarth instrument cluster with white-faced gauges of 100 mm diameter.
MECHANICS:
The car runs an engine expanded to 700 cc, fed by twin Weber 40 carburetors with power estimated above 60 HP, paired with a close-ratio Bacci 6-speed gearbox plus reverse. The suspension, cooling system, and braking system — equipped with front discs and aeronautical-type hoses — have been fully adapted for track use. Completing the technical equipment are a handmade exhaust system tailored to the car and a enlarged stainless steel fuel tank. The mechanicals are in regular working order and recently serviced/re-tuned by a specialized workshop.
DOCUMENTS:
The car has no documents and is sold with a certificate of legitimate provenance from the workshop that carried out the preparation. It has no fiche or homologations because it has never raced.
The car can be viewed and collected by appointment.
HIGHLIGHT:
• Professional track and hill-climb use preparation performed between 1989 and 1990 on a 1969 Fiat 500 L base
• Engine tuned to 700 cc with twin Weber 40 carburetors (over 60 HP estimated) and Bacci 6-speed + RM gearbox
• Entirely steel widened bodywork (no plastic or resin parts) with hand airbrushed livery on a silver background
• Complete racing equipment with official Abarth component, front disc brakes, SASSA roll bar and Jaeger replica Abarth instrumentation
• Tested at Kartodromo Val Vibrata, never used in competition and recently raised at a specialized workshop
HISTORY/OVERVIEW:
Introduced in 1968 as the most refined trim of the famous Turin utility Fiat 500 L ("Lusso"), it has frequently served over the decades as an ideal base for sporting preparations and track or hill-climb competitions thanks to its lightness and maneuverability. The offered example comes from a 1969 Fiat 500 L donor car originally painted Medium Red 115 with black vinyl interior. Between 1989 and 1990 it underwent top-level professional preparation for track use or slalom/hill-climb at Officina Di Gianvito in Sant’Egidio alla Vibrata, built together with a twin car by former Italian karting champion Piergiorgio Di Gianvito, using mainly official Abarth components. Tested at Kartodromo Val Vibrata but never raced in official events, in recent years it has been kept for display/show-car use and has recently been raised at a specialized workshop, ready for track use or on closed streets.
BODYWORK/PAINTING:
The bodyshell has been widened entirely in steel without the use of plastics or resins; the car has never sustained impacts and shows no signs of rust, damage, or dents. The exterior livery was professionally painted and is entirely hand-decorated with airbrush art on a silver background, remaining in optimal condition with no defects to report. The car wears 10-inch modular steel wheels paired with competition slick tires.
INTERIORS:
The cockpit has been completely stripped and lightened for competition use, outfitted with an OMP competition seat and harnesses, Momo pedals, and a SASSA rollbar. The dashboard is equipped with a Jaeger replica Abarth instrument cluster with white-faced gauges of 100 mm diameter.
MECHANICS:
The car runs an engine expanded to 700 cc, fed by twin Weber 40 carburetors with power estimated above 60 HP, paired with a close-ratio Bacci 6-speed gearbox plus reverse. The suspension, cooling system, and braking system — equipped with front discs and aeronautical-type hoses — have been fully adapted for track use. Completing the technical equipment are a handmade exhaust system tailored to the car and a enlarged stainless steel fuel tank. The mechanicals are in regular working order and recently serviced/re-tuned by a specialized workshop.
DOCUMENTS:
The car has no documents and is sold with a certificate of legitimate provenance from the workshop that carried out the preparation. It has no fiche or homologations because it has never raced.
The car can be viewed and collected by appointment.
Details
Brand
Fiat
Model type
500 race car - NO RESERVE
Year
1969
Located in
Italy
Mileage reading
222 km
Registration papers
Certificate of legitimate provenance
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Horse power
60
Cubic capacity
695
Matching numbers
Unknown
Matching colours
No
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
No
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
Condition (Exterior)
Excellent: requiring no conventional body or paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Excellent: no missing, broken, or damaged parts that require replacement
Condition (Frame and Underbody)
Excellent: frame/structure is in a perfect condition, no signs of rust or damages
Condition (Mechanical)
Excellent: mechanically sound, no work to be done, no leaks, no service needed
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear
Vehicle registration
We can help buyers register their vehicle through our trusted external partner. The process is straightforward and can be completed after purchase. Vehicle registration remains the buyer's responsibility.
Sold by
Disclaimer
Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
