Stock status: Expected soon
Registration number: FI-31-99
Manufacturer: Gallery Aaldering Arnhemsestraat 47 6971AP BRUMMEN, NL 0575564055 http://www.gallery-aaldering.com info@gallery-aaldering.com
The Fiat 500 first appeared in the late 1950s as a simple solution to a very practical problem: people needed to get around, without it costing too much. Small, light, economical. But somewhere along the way, something changed. What started as a practical city car slowly became something people grew genuinely attached to.
This is a 500 F from 1972. A model that sits right between the earlier and later versions. You can recognize it, among other things, by its front-hinged doors. A small change at the time, but one that gave it a slightly more modern feel. Otherwise, it’s simply the 500 as you know it: compact, straightforward, and surprisingly well thought out.
At the rear sits an air-cooled two-cylinder engine. Not impressive on paper, but that’s not really the point here. It’s about the feeling. You start the engine, hear that unmistakable sound, and you immediately know: this is going to be fun. Every drive feels like a little outing, even if you’re just heading into town. But let’s be honest—that’s exactly what this 500 was built for.
The example you see here has an interesting story. It once began its life in Italy, in Savona. Perhaps as a simple grocery car. No one knows for certain, and that’s part of the charm. What we do know is that the last owner in the Netherlands carried out a full restoration, and as a result, this 500 presents in a very neat and well-kept condition.
The color is “Medium Red,” paired with a black interior. Just right for this car. Not overdone, simply appropriate. And the interior? Tidy, fresh, without losing its character. A nice detail: the well-known “two-second roof.” Unclip it, and you’re driving open in moments. It’s part of the 500 experience—and it never stops being enjoyable.
And then there’s the libretto. Original, beautifully filled out, with stickers and notes. Often something that just comes with the car, but here it almost feels like part of the car itself. You flip through it and get a sense of where this Fiat has been.
And that is exactly what makes this 500 so appealing. Yes, it’s small. Yes, it’s simple. But the moment you get in, you understand what it’s all about. Can you feel it too? Contact Gallery Aaldering today and discover this Fiat for yourself. We export our vehicles worldwide—please inquire about the possibilities.
