Description

This 1975 Fiat 500R is an Italian-market car that underwent an Abarth 595 conversion in 2000 that included the installation of a new Fiat 126 650cc engine. Features include a cloth slide-back sunroof, chrome bumpers, 12″ Sportive Abarth wheels, bullet-styled mirrors and Abarth Emblems. This Fiat 500 ‘Rinnovata’ is offered with Italian registration.

The body was repainted in Dark Blue (456) in 2000. Equipment includes a black cloth slide-back sunroof, chrome-look drip rails,  bullet-styled mirrors, pop-out front 3/4 windows and chrome bumpers. The paint holds a nice shine overall and looks good with contrasting red Abarth logo’s. The seller notes there is some normal wear present with some small blemishes in various places as pictured in the gallery. An Abarth front grille and badging complete the look.

The chrome bumpers, light bezels, mirrors, door handles, and rear license plate light housing look bright with no oxidation or pitting visible. The lights are fully functional with no cracked lenses, and the exterior rubber shows no UV damage. The vinyl soft top is said to be in good shape with no rips or tears in the fabric. Note the finned Abarth oil pan.

The cabin features black custom seats, black carpets, black rubber mats and Abarth steering wheel. The seller notes that the rubber door and window seals are in good condition. During refurbishment in 2000 new Abarth gauges were installed and they all work perfectly.

The odometer shows 3k miles and was put on 0 miles when the refurbishment was done and the 650cc engine was installed. Total mileage is unknown.

An aftermarket audio installation was installed with larger rear speakers and aftermarket radio.

A new Fiat 126 652cc straight two-cylinder engine was installed and is said to have than 3k miles on it. Other engine features are a sports exhaust, Abarth oil sump and aluminum finned oil pan. The transmission is a non-synchro close ratio 4-speed. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the gallery below.