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This 1972 Fiat 500L is of French origin and has been fully restored in 2009. (pictures of the restoration can be seen in the gallery). The current owner is the second owner and has owned it since 1990. The car has 66,500km on its 5 digit counter.
On the outside, this 500 is in excellent condition. The blue paint is in very good condition and has only very slight defects. The chrome is in excellent condition as well as the headlights. The windshield and the gaskets have been replaced during the restoration in 2009.
The fully restored interior is in excellent condition. The skai upholstery shows no tears or marked sagging, as do the carpets and door panels. The dashboard is in excellent condition. The on-board equipment and instrumentation are said to function properly.
The 499cc twin was rated at 18hp when it left the factory. The engine is said to run perfectly: it starts well, holds its idle and revs up smoothly. The engine has a new camshaft, a new electronic ignition, new relays and a new dynamo. The 4 speed gearbox also works well, shifting and locking well in all gears.
The car is equipped with its 4 original rims in good condition and 4 new tires. The brakes have been completely revised during the restoration in 2009. The owner indicates that the car drives and brakes well, without making any abnormal noise.
The seller is a private individual located in France in Nogent le Rotrou (28) and accepts visits during the sale. The car is sold with a valid technical control and its normal registration.
The seller wished to define a reserve price.
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date: Sunday, October 28, 2018 08:00
Auction end date: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 21:30
Note: Any new bid placed in the last 2 minutes pushes back the counter of 2 additional minutes ("anti-sniping").
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