1970 Fiat 500 - White - Barn Find Project - 499cc Inline-2 Petrol, Manual
Overview
This is a genuine 1970 Fiat 500 Cinquecento, the iconic Italian city car that defined an era of affordable, characterful motoring. The 500 remains one of the most beloved and recognisable small cars ever built, with its diminutive proportions, cheerful personality, and surprising practicality making it a cultural icon across Europe and beyond. This particular example is a barn find project vehicle, presenting as a time capsule of 1970s Italian automotive engineering. The 500 has become increasingly sought-after by enthusiasts and collectors, with well-restored examples commanding strong prices at auction. This unrestored example offers the opportunity to undertake a comprehensive restoration to personal specification, whether pursuing a sympathetic period-correct rebuild or a more contemporary restomod approach.
This 500 presents as a genuine, unmolested original with factory right-hand drive steering, confirming Australian-market provenance. The bodywork shows the honest patina and surface corrosion consistent with extended outdoor storage, with extensive rust bloom visible across the white painted panels, particularly concentrated at panel seams, trim lines, and lower body sections. The bonnet and roof show significant oxidation with rust streaking patterns. Chrome trim throughout is heavily corroded and pitted. The interior upholstery is heavily worn and faded, with the dashboard cracked and discoloured. Mechanical components visible in the engine bay show heavy corrosion and oxidation. The spare wheel well and lower door panels show rust perforation. All four tyres are aged and perished with minimal remaining tread depth. The vehicle is sold unregistered and as-is, suitable for restoration or parts recovery.
At the current market for classic Fiat 500s, unrestored project examples in this condition typically represent strong value for the enthusiast willing to undertake a comprehensive restoration. The 500 platform remains well-supported by specialist suppliers and the restoration community, with extensive technical documentation and aftermarket support available. This example offers a genuine foundation for a rewarding restoration project.
Features
* 499cc inline-2 naturally aspirated petrol engine
* Manual transmission with clutch pedal
* Rear-wheel drive
* Right-hand drive steering (Australian market)
* 2-door hatchback body
* 4-seat configuration
* Analog instrument cluster
* Factory steel wheels
* Perished rubber seals throughout
* Original interior trim (heavily worn)
* Unregistered, sold as-is
Condition Notes
* Extensive surface rust and patina throughout bodywork
* White paint heavily oxidised with rust streaking from panel seams and trim lines
* Significant rust perforation visible on lower door panels and rear quarter panels
* Rust bloom on bonnet and roof
* Chrome trim heavily corroded and pitted
* Rubber seals perished and cracked throughout
* Interior upholstery heavily worn and faded
* Dashboard cracked and discoloured
* Floor pan shows surface rust
* Spare wheel well shows rust
* Tyres aged and perished with minimal tread depth
* Mechanical components show heavy corrosion and oxidation
* Vehicle is unregistered and presented as a barn find project
Specifications
Year: 1970
Make: Fiat
Model: 500
Body: Hatch
Engine: 499cc Inline-2 Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Colour: White
Seats: 4
Doors: 2
Steering: Right hand drive
Status: Unregistered, Barn Find Project
VIN: Not legible in photos
(Key # unknown)
Lloyds stock #582629+1
Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia
** This vendor is not registered for GST - therefore GST is not applicable on this asset **
As Standard Auction Practice all Vehicles are Sold Unregistered
As with all vehicles sold in the Classic Car Division, they have been well looked after by their previous owners. This is an Auction Sale. This asset is sold under standard auction conditions, as is, where is. High volumes of incoming product prevent our team from being able to inspect all items individually. All photos, descriptions, odometer readings, hour readings, engine specifications and any condition reports should be used as a guide only and have been compiled after speaking with the owners. To find out more about this lot or to book a live video inspection please contact the Auctioneer Contact which can be found on the Auction Details page. There is no statutory warranty & no cooling off period.
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