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The Fiat 500 was first introduced in 1957 as a competitor to the VW Bug and daily economical transportation. The F series spans two periods of 500 production, the D and the L. As such, it is the most frequently misidentified model. Between 1965 and 1969 the F carried the same badging as the D, but the two models are distinguishable by the positioning of their door hinges. The D has "suicide doors": the F, produced from June 1965, at last featured front-hinged doors. Between 1969 and 1972 the F was sold alongside the Lusso model as a cheaper "base model" alternative. While the F and L are mechanically very similar, the key differences are the bumpers (the L has an extra chrome nudge bar) and the interior (the F interior is nearly identical to the original 1957 design while the L sports a much more modern look).
Fiat 500 L for Lusso (1968–1972) was the penultimate model, the main change for the L is a much modernized interior (including a renewed dashboard) which brought the Fiat 500 up to date. Greater comfort and style were provided in this new model for the new generation. Production ended in 1975, but as all good things return, Fiat has reintroduced a modern version!

This particular example is an L model and was fully restored in Italy and brought to the US in 2009, by a local restaurant owner. The car has been maintained by us since his ownership and is an exceptional piece of automotive history! It has the optional and very desirable sunroof option. It also has a rare luggage rack, original jack, owners manual, and authentic Italian license plate. It is in excellent shape with only minor use evident. There is a small paint crack on the right rear wheel arch. The car starts quickly, shifts smoothly and stops as it should. This car would be a great addition to any collection or for just buzzing around town.

MILEAGE STATED IS THAT SHOWING AND NOT CLAIMED AS ORIGINAL. THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD AS IS WITH NO WARRANTIES WRITTEN OR IMPLIED ACCOMPANYING THE SALE. THE PURCHASER MAYBE RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES TAX AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORT TO HIS/HER LOCATION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION EARLY WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT NORBERT BRIES AT 8472470447.

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