Fiat - 500 C Topolino Belvedere Metallica "first paint" - 1952

HISTORY/OVERVIEW
This Fiat 500 C Topolino Giardiniera Metallica is a super preserved and all first paint.
All components are the original ones with which the car left the factory.
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EXTERNAL
The bodywork is in good general condition and substantially preserved with evident signs of aging.
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Even the hood is the original one. Also its original manufacturing material. Completely different from all those hoods that are made new on restored Topolinos.
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And this is clearly visible from how he closes the hood on the car. Perfect and in line. Just as perfect is the opening of the hood itself.
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Even the grab handles for the rear passengers have been preserved. With their original material, the leather of the time which reflects the color of the internal leather.
Also present, also original from the period, is the strap with which the hood is held when opening it. Almost no Mickey Mouse on the market today has its original.
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The bottoms are also healthy. There is no trace of rust. And this is surprising if we consider that the car has NEVER undergone a restoration.
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INTERNAL
The internal upholstery is the original one from the time. The door panels, also original and never touched.
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Also note the rubber of the rear seat panels as well as the rubbers of the floor mats are all original and never replaced.
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All internal and electrical components work. The sun visors are the original ones in brown. Steering wheel, gear lever, instrument panel are all original and never replaced.
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MECHANICS
The engine is also the original one, matching numbers. Only some wiring was replaced to preserve its functioning and in fact the machine runs great. It starts immediately, has no gearbox problems and no engine leaks.
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For the sake of use, the previous owner had also replaced the exhaust system with a new one to make the engine run better.
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DOCUMENTATION
Accompanying Italian documents.
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The car is located in La storta, Rome, Italy.
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According to the law, approximately 250 euros (export costs) are expected for any foreign buyers.