Fiat 500 L Abarth

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If you are interested in this vehicle please contact Hofmann’s of Henley on 01491 848800 or complete the short enquiry form.

Engine Size

500cc

TRANSMISSION

Manual

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage

53,668

Registered

1971

ABOUT THIS CAR

A more richly trimmed and better-appointed version of the standard 500 F named the 500L (or Lusso), was launched in 1968 and remained on sale till 1972. Perhaps the most obvious new feature of the Lusso were tubular guards protecting the front bumper and corners of the rear one making the car about 6cm longer than the previous F model. Other model-specific exterior items were a new Fiat badge at the front, redesigned hubcaps, chrome plastic moulding covering the roof drip rails, and bright trim around the windscreen and rear window. Inside was fitted with a new trapezoid instrument binnacle replacing the round one used on all other 500 models. The steering wheel was black plastic with metal spokes.

The door cards—upholstered in the same pleated pattern leatherette used on the seats—carried redesigned and relocated door handles and new door pockets. More storage space was provided in the form of a tray on the centre tunnel, which like the rest of the floor was covered in carpet rather than rubber mats. Except for radial instead of bias ply tires, from a mechanical standpoint the 500 L was identical to the coeval 500 F.

The Fiat 500 L here at Hofmanns was first registered in August 1971 and has been very carefully cared for by 6 owners. Having covered a mere 53,668 miles this stunning 500L really is a collector’s item. This increasingly rare 500L under went a huge transformation in 2010 replacing the 19bhp with a new 49HP Abarth engine, Sports Exhaust, New Electronic Fuel Pump and a synchronized gearbox replaced the hard to use crash box. This car also underwent a full re-spray by Weenie Fiats along with restoration costing in excess of £4,600.

The steering wheel was black plastic with metal spokes. The door cards—upholstered in the same pleated pattern leatherette used on the seats—carried redesigned and relocated door handles and new door pockets.

As with all our vehicles the car will go through a comprehensive presales inspection by one of our experienced technicians.

All vehicles supplied through Hofmann’s have funding options available, and part exchanges welcome.

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