Fiat 500 Giardiniera ‘Estate’ Classic / LHD / 1971 / Restored & Exceptional!

Fiat 500 Giardiniera ‘Estate' Classic / LHD / 1971 / Restored & Exceptional!

£9. 50

This fully restored & highly desirable Fiat 500 ‘Giardiniera' model (one of the most sort after & collectable models in the classic 500 range) has the very rare ‘suicide doors'. a full length sunshine roof. ‘round speedo'. original 499cc engine. plus it's finished in the most popular colour combination of blue scuro with a tan piped cream interior – Yes in fact it has it all!

This exceptional example is showing a mileage of only 29. 28 believed correct. but only having travelled less than 1000 miles since a professional full body restoration & engine rebuild. The excellent work was conducted in Holland by the proprietor of a specialist Italian sports car garage. by himself with his grown up son whom also works in the family business. as it was their own personal pet project.

Thus. it is fair to say the standard of finish is exceptional with money being no object. We bought it direct from the father whom owns the business & he had used it sparingly over the last 1. 5 years & mainly for Fiat 500 Club events & charity duties. It has even been used to ferry Father Christmas around his Dutch home town delivering presents to sick children. (Photo in the history file & worth a view!)

It's naturally an original LHD Italian vehicle. having only had a hand full of owners from new & was manufactured on 17th March 1971 at the Fiat factory. (Being a Fiat badged model with the full aluminium bonnet & side trims). It was then dispatched to its first Italian owner. with whom it stayed until it was exported to Holland on 28th November 1994.   The first owner was a keen 500 enthusiast & used this beautiful Giardiniera on several Club Italiano Touring holidays of which there are stickers in the back windows ranging from the 80's through to 1994 when the car was sold.  It is now safely with us in sunny Kent & looking for it's next long term owner!

This stunning little Giardiniera was expertly restored by the father & son of the Italian car specialist 2 years ago. If it was done for a paying customer the final bill would have been not far of the current asking price! However as it was a personal car & a Father & son project. money was not the key driver to get it restored to factory standards. The restoration took in access of six months & the key stages were photographed & colour printed for the history file. so the quality & care & attention lavished on this chap can be seen.

This example has the original shell along with the original engine. now rebuilt as required & very well detailed. The underside is also protected & looks superb. it's is by far one of the most honest Fiat Giardiniera's we have ever come across. On our close inspection it looks properly restored & possibly as good as when it left the factory in 1971!

The full pain staking restoration included: Complete strip to metal shell. the structure was found to be excellent & the following new quality parts were fitted: Inner & outer sills. 2No. front wings.  2No. rear wing repair kits. 1No. rear door. 2No.   rain gutter channels. floor kit. The wiring was mostly upgraded. new fuse box fitted. new battery etc. The engine was professionally rebuilt as required. including the cylinder head & all gaskets. along with being fully repainted. The gear box was rebuilt. a quality exhaust system was also fitted. The clutch. steering. springs. bushes. struts. starter. braking system. along with all mechanical parts were replaced or refurbished. All  pedals were restored. the petrol tank was flushed & fully refurbished. All fuel pipes & brake hoses were changed. All lights & external parts were replaced. using quality aluminium products. including the door handles & special Giardiniera wing mirror. all new window rubbers fitted. inc the sliding windows. new front & rear glass. bumpers & brackets were all replaced. new hub caps with the Fiat logo embossed & all new badges. A full new tan piped cream period interior was made & fitted along with matching door cards and a new full black mat set installed along with all other items of interior trim. A new quality black sunshine roof was also fitted.  

The car was totally fully primed & painted at this time in blue scuro that you see today. This includes the shell complete inside & out. engine bay & boot compartment. No corner was left not professionally painted. The underside suspension parts were also fully finished to a very high standard in black.   In fact it looks as good underneath as it does on the top!

Since being in our possession. we have been meticulous in our further preparation prior to offering this exception example to the market buy undertaking the following works: Prepared & professionally painted the 5 road wheels in cream to match the interior. Machine polished the complete vehicle. detailed the engine bay & boot area. repainted the air filter housing the correct shade of Fiat grey. fitted a period correct tool kit. 1No. head lamp surround. 1No. window washer pump. fitted new period Italian number plate surround. fitted period correct decal kit. Fitted new sun visors. adjusted the steering geometry. supplied a fresh MOT & conducted a multipoint check. tuned the carbs. set the timing. adjusted the brakes & given the cheeky little chap a full service check just to be sure! We have even fitted a new tax disc holder. 500 Key ring. ACI club sticker; filled the car with £25 of super unleaded fuel. the car is on the button. very reliable. drives very tightly & ready to go…

This is a collectors opportunity & a superb investment. it has only driven less than 1000 miles since full restoration & hence this cheeky chappy is now here in the UK. comes with the appropriate NOVA certificate. is MOT'd & being offered for sale for the first time in the UK. We can also help the new owner register the vehicle which is a straight forward process. or register it ourselves if required.

Fresh period Fiat Blue Scuro (Dark blue)  paintwork with a full new tan piped cream  interior. including matching door cards. rear quarter cards. new full black period floor mat set & a new black sun roof.

The vehicle comes with a nice history file & contains the UK NOVA certificate. Fresh current UK MOT. Original Dutch log book. Original Dutch old style log book. span >  Dutch export slip. Dutch ownership document. Dutch past MOT. Dutch parking permit. Schedule of works completed. Specialist parts invoices. Copious images of the vehicle being restored & on completion of the restoration with it's Fiat 500 Club buddies at a Dutch event. Club details …

Fresh MOT with NO advisories.

Free historic road tax.

Keys on Fiat 500 key ring. correct period jack. tool kit & spare wheel.

Freshly restored wheels painted in cream. with correct period matching tyres.

This cheeky chappie is great fun & one of the best driving tightest 500's we have ever offered. These models are ever increasing in value & a good restored Giardiniera model is not only a pleasure to drive but a great investment.

Our Fiats come recommended by a leading authority on Fiats & parts specialists: Ricambio International Ltd. I actually have a light blue 1964 500D along with a 600D Multipla that makes up part of my own private collection & every body loves them! It always puts a smile on my face. plus you don't need to worry about the rising petrol prices – Just enjoy!

We also have other Fiat 500's currently in stock & arriving from Europe every month:

1) Unique Autobianchi Bianchina (Quattroposti) Berlina Saloon (Fiat 500F Based). 1965. LHD. time warp. museum exhibit until we purchased it from the Fait 500 Museum in Garlenda. Italian Riviera Ligure & bought it to the UK. light grey/blue with a blue interior & period correct. the best in Europe? & an investment opportunity. Sale price @ £7. 95. What style for this price…

2) Fiat 500 Furgoncino (Van). LHD. 1973 Tax exempt. finished in green with black interior. structurally excellent. restored by expert. including rebuilt original 499cc engine costing 2800Euros alone. ASI car owned by club member. low Italian owners. awaiting UK registration. We can paint this unique vehicle any colour you want & to concours standard if required. The only one for sale in Europe & possibly the world! - Find another. we cant! - Superb unique investment opportunity @ £15. 95.

3) Fiat 500D (Not mine!). LHD. 1963. finished in light blue with a red / white interior. suicide doors. full length new sunroof. fully detailed under carriage finished in the body colour with all new suspension components etc. detailed boot area & engine bay with fresh engine (500kms travelled). (Vehicle is currently fitted with a freshly rebuilt 499cc motor & syncro box. but comes complete with the original 476cc motor & crash gear box). restored in Modena by 500 expert 3 years ago to perfection at a cost of 13. 00 euros as the owners retirement gift to himself & as noted only travelled 500 kms since. this is the best you will ever get & as new. fresh MOT. even has the wicker hamper on the boot rack. exceptional ‘concours' condition. in a fantastic period colour combination & what a cheap investment @ £15. 95 – Choice of 2. the other is Mint & thus cheaper!

4) Fiat 600D Multipla. LHD. 1963. the original Italian people carrier! Finished in white with grey upper body & matching wheels. red with white original interior. 6 seat example. ASI club vehicle with passport. current Italian Fiat dealer owner has kept for the last 28 years. only 2 owners from new & 49K miles warranted. never restored & a time warp example showing the correct patina & structurally amazing! Time warp & a superb investment @ £23. 95 - Deposit Taken.

5) Fiat 500F Giardiniera - Estate. LHD. 1971. finished in period dark blue with a new tan interior piped cream. span >  recently undergone full bare shell restoration in Holland. detailed rebuilt engine & bay. much loved Dutch 500 club car & finished to show standard. mint condition & what a good investment @ £9. 50 Find another as good! - Choice of 2. Second a later Italian example. due in soon & cheaper!

 As we are a Mercedes Pagoda and R107 specialist we are always happy to part exchange one of these type of cars or indeed any classic car of excellent quality. so please don't miss this most fastidious example of the iconic Fiat  500 Giardiniera. This vehicle is exceptional value. try & find another as well restored & tax exempt – Please remember ‘you get what you pay for'. This vehicle is we believe the best in Europe don't settle and ensure you view this stunning example…

More photos available upon request. PX always considered.

Can be viewed at any reasonable time by prior appointment.

We will always buy back cars we have previously sold…

Delivery by road. or packed and shipped. or air freight all possible by arrangement at excellent rates. car is ready to drive away today or be delivered to your door…

We are always keen to purchase Mercedes Benz Pagoda's (W113) or late 300SL (R107) models. so please give us a call for a friendly chat if you are considering selling. we would love to hear from you. We also hold many parts in stock for the above models & have our own restoration facilities. where we restore these glorious old Mercedes to Stuttgart factory standards.

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