1960 | FIAT 500 Nuova

For sale: a beautifully maintained 1960 Fiat Nuova 500, belonging to the early production years of this iconic model. This example features the highly sought-after front-hinged “suicide doors”, a characteristic only found on the early Fiat 500s and prized by collectors.

The car was professionally restored in 2007, with careful work on the body, paint and mechanical components. Since then, it has been meticulously maintained and remains in excellent condition, both cosmetically and technically.

Body & Chassis

• Fully restored in 2007; sheet metal repaired or replaced where needed.
• Bodywork straight, clean and free of damage.
• Underside and structural components in very good condition; no visible rust or signs of previous damage.

Paint & Exterior

• Professionally resprayed with 2-component paint in 2007.
• Paintwork in very good, well-kept condition.
• Black vinyl folding roof in good shape.
• Complete, bright, undamaged chrome trim.
• 12” steel wheels with chrome hubcaps, clean and tidy.

Interior

• Seats trimmed in black vinyl and fabric with red piping.
• Black rubber floor mats.
• Interior in overall good, clean condition.
• Dashboard complete and neat, equipped with additional instruments:

tachometer, voltmeter, ammeter, oil pressure and oil temperature gauges.

Mechanical

• 2-cylinder 500 cc engine with Weber carburettor; runs smoothly and reliably.
• Engine bay clean and well maintained; fuel pump recently replaced.
• Gearbox shifts well — double-clutching provides the smoothest experience, just as intended on the early 500s.
• Steering free of play, brakes and suspension functioning correctly.
• Lighting and exhaust in good order.
• Tyres approx. 60% tread (Ceat front, Continental rear).
• Equipped with a master cut-off switch.

A particularly attractive and authentic 1960 Fiat Nuova 500 with suicide doors, fully restored and in excellent condition. Perfect for collectors looking for an early-series 500 with desirable original features, or enthusiasts wishing to enjoy a pure Italian classic.