1968-1972 FIAT 500L

The world famous Fiat Nuova 500 was designed by Dante Giacosa (Roma, 1905-1996). Production lasted for eighteen years.

The 500L was introduced in Aug. 1968 to accompany the more sober 500F. The 'L' stands for Lusso or Luxe, but don't expect to much of this predicate, the 500 stayed very basic.

 

499,5 cc 2 cylinder air-cooled boxer engine.

Performance: 18 bhp.

General production Fiat 500: July 1957-Aug. 1975.

Production Fiat 500L: Aug. 1968-Oct. 1972.

Original old Italian reg. number (type 1951-1976, Palermo).

 

Number seen: 7.

 

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