Fiat Topolino Belverdere-1954

Italy's most popular car from 1937 to '48. the Fiat 500 Topolino became even more so in 1949. As introduced in 1937 it was a two-passenger coupe with a 569 cc four-cylinder engine and four-speed gearbox. It soon took the nickname Topolino. literally "little mouse" but soon interpreted as Mickey Mouse. for the mouse ear-like headlamps on its front fenders. The two-main-bearing engine developed but 13 bhp. but four speeds forward and light weight conspired to give it adequate performance. The front wheels had transverse leaf spring independent suspension. the rear sprung quarter elliptics with torque arms. Fuel supply was by gravity from a firewall-mounted tank. Priced at the equivalent of $100. it was quite a bargain. A four-seat cabriolet was added in 1938. and in 1948 came a new model. the 500B. with overhead valves and improvements to the brakes. suspension and electrical system. For 1949. the Topolino was given a dramatic facelift. as the 500C. A wider horizontal grille looked more up-to-date. and the tail of the coupe and cabriolet was lengthened. A new model was the Giardiniera. literally "gardener. quot; a compact little station wagon. It was built by Fiat's in-house Carrozzerie Speciali operation. which. as the name implied. was a special coachwork division. Some of these had real wood on the exterior. others had stamped metal panels that could be painted in contrasting colors or treated in the manner of faux timber. To these the name Belvedere was given. The 500C remained in production through 1954. to be replaced soon afterwards by the all-new unitary 600. By the time 500 production ceased. more than 375. 00 of the "C" model had been built. which. when added to the 122. 00 basic and "B" models. signaled nearly half a million "little mice. "
Fully restored in Italy using only genuine parts etc . We have full photo evidence in the history file . his included . Engine . earbox. rakes. lectrics . etc etc . This 1954 Fiat Topilino Belverdere is a very rare car especially here in the UK and especially in this condition . We have imported the car from its birth place where it has had a pampered life . The car is uk registered and we hold the current V5 . The car has a current italian mot and is registered for use in Italy . ut included in the price we will put on a fresh MOT.
Rare examples like this do not come along very often so if you are looking for something different and mint this could be for you .
I have personally being trying to hunt a mint example down for some 7 years. now we have ticked the box .
Engine & Transmission
The engine ticks along just as it left the factory . Very quiet . e leaks whatsoever . The engine has had full rebuild in Italy during restoration . The engine bay is absolutely mint and is show standard . Underneath the car is as clean as on top. This is show standard.
Exterior
The paintwork which has been done in an original "metalica" colours is flawless. There is no rust . o filler and all welds are factory perfect . The door gaps are also perfect . Again this has all been done to show standard and keeping everything original . The roof and framework are as new .
Interior & Equipment
The interior again is close to perfect and all been done to show standard . The floor is all painted . hen has brandnew sound mat . hen new rubber matting . hen new carpets.

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