1927 | FIAT 509 A

1927 | FIAT 509 A – The Little Gentleman from the Pre-War Era

There are cars that try to impress with sheer size – eight cylinders, five meters long, more chrome than a jeweler’s shop. And then there’s the Fiat 509 A – a car that whispers where others shout. And that’s exactly what makes it so special.

History – Italy vs. Detroit
While American land yachts with V8 engines and eight-liter displacements ruled the roads of the roaring twenties, Fiat opted for understatement – with a 900cc four-cylinder and just 9 horsepower. Sounds modest? It is. And that’s its charm.

This Fiat 509 was a car for people of style, not ego. Built for the cobblestones of Milan, not the vastness of Montana. And this example? Comes straight from Spain, fully restored, and has covered only 1,000 km since its rebuild. A veteran with a fresh heart.

Engineering – Less is More
✅ 900 cc four-cylinder – enough to make history
✅ 3-speed gearbox – mechanical purism: 100%
✅ Right-hand drive – British flair meets Italian ingenuity
✅ Central throttle and mixture lever on the steering wheel – like flying a vintage biplane
✅ Drum brakes – they do stop. Eventually.
✅ Wooden wheels – true craftsmanship, not carbon imitation

You don’t just drive the Fiat 509 A – you command it. With feeling, with respect, and a good dose of pioneer spirit. You’ll relearn driving – and join a nearly forgotten era.

Condition & Highlights
Fully restored and truly collectible. Not overdone, not polished to death – just lovingly preserved. Includes spare parts. No other known examples of this version for sale in Spain – only a few two-door variants in Italy. A true rarity.

No trades. No nonsense.
Serious collectors only.

Conclusion – The Last of Its Kind
This is not a Sunday toy. It’s a car for people who appreciate history, mechanics, and an era when cars had soul. A car that doesn’t scream – it whispers its stories to those who listen.