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1972 Fiat 500L

This right-hand drive UK car was manufactured in 1972 and first registered in Edinburgh on 01/01/73. It has covered around 45,400 miles and comes with its original stamped service record, old MOTs and old invoices to support this mileage.

It has just completed a professional restoration at Fostering Classics to the highest standard. All aspects of the car have been addressed from the bodywork, engine, brakes, suspension, trim and electrical system.

The car is painted in its original Coral Rosso paint, which is more orange than red. Fiat has recently relaunched the new 500 in a very similar shade of orange! As it is the L or Lusso model, it has reclining front seats, bumper overriders and additional chrome trim. This car is fitted with the factory sunroof and an original Motorola radio.

mileage icon fostering classics 45,400 miles
Fostering Classics gearbox icon Manual
Fostering classics steeting wheel icon RHD
Fostering Classics paint colour icon Coral Rosso

Work completed on Fiat 500L

The car was fully stripped to assess its condition. A new front panel, inner wheel arch and front outer wings were fitted, along with a replacement bonnet. The lower drivers door skin was replaced along with the rear wheel arches. Only minor repairs were required to the floor pan, and the rest of the car was in extremely good condition.

The car was prepared in epoxy primer before receiving 5 coats of original Coral Rosso paint, which was then flattened and polished back to a high lustre. The under wheel arch areas are also painted in body colour.

The engine and gearbox were fully stripped and rebuilt with new pistons and cylinders, seals, gaskets and consumables. The internals of the gearbox were checked and found to be in perfect condition. A full cosmetic engine and engine bay restoration were completed. All control cables were renewed to ensure smooth operation.

New suspension components, such as dampers and bushes were fitted, along with steering arms and wheel bearings. The entire braking system was replaced, including the copper brakes pipes and cylinders.

Internal trim was in really good condition, so it was fully retained, apart from the carpet, which was replaced for a genuine moulded type.

Exterior trim was a little dull, so a new front bumper and headlamps were fitted, along with new light lenses and chrome number plate lamp. All window rubbers and trim inserts were renewed, along with new wipers. Black and white pressed number plates were fitted to complete the exterior.

The car was fitted with a new set of Pirelli Cinturato tyres and a new battery.

The car has undergone a full shakedown test and drives really well. As it is over 40 years old, it doesn’t need a formal MOT test, but we are happy to arrange one if required.

Working on this project brought immense joy, as it involved preserving the timeless legacy of the Fiat 500L for future generations. The captivating gallery of images beautifully captures every intricate detail of the extensive work undertaken, ensuring this iconic car’s heritage endures for many years to come.

Gallery

People say that one image speaks 1000 words. See the project progress on photos and follow the Fiat 500L restoration journey with us.
Fostering Classics Fiat 500L first time seen
Fostering Classics Fiat 500L total view prior restoration 2
Fostering Classics Fiat 500L orange
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500L red - getting ready for restoration
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 red - rear bodywork
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 red - wheel arch before restoration
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - painting prep
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - in the spray booth
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - new paint - red
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - engine back in the car
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - new interior
Fostering Classics Fiat 500L on the way home
Fostering Classics Fiat 500L In the workshop
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500L red - ready to go
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 red - first stage of restoration
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 red - interion bodywork before restoration
person sitting on the floor welding the Fiat 500 part of the fiat on the floor, restoration in progress
A new welded panel in the fornt of the Fiat 500 being restored by Fostering Classics
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - side view of the new paintwork
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - engine
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - almost complete
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - excellent reflective paint finish red
Fostering Classics Fiat 500 on the way to the workshop
Fostering Classics Fiat 500L front view
Fostering Classics Fiat 500 milage
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 red - stripped
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 red - rear seat bodywork
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 red - welding in progress
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - primed body from the rear
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - painted new
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - engine going in
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - boot complete
Fostering Classics - Fiat 500 - bumper view

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