2011 Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic Auction
Lot
2
1960 Fiat Nuova 500 Bambino Coupe
Sold: $8,500
Sold
Specifications
| Engine | 479cc 2cyl |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Manual |
| Body Work | 2-Door Sedan |
| Colour | Blue |
| Interior | Black |
| Trim | Vinyl |
| Wheels | Steel Disc |
| Brakes | Drums |
Description
This lot is no
longer available
Considered by many to be the grandfather of the modern 'city car' concept, the Fiat 500 Nuova took diminutive style and flair to previously unseen heights. The 'cinquecento' received its name from the tiny, rear-mounted 479cc 'flat-twin' that was used to power the initial versions introduced in 1957. Its initial design was to allow 4-seater transport for the impoverished Italian masses as they continued to rebuild from the end of the Second World War.
