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Fiat produced the Topolino from 1937 to 1955 with more than 500,000 made. When it was introduced it was one of the smallest cars in the world. The two-passenger coupe was powered by a 569cc four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed gearbox. Officially called '500', it was soon given the nickname Topolino, literally 'little mouse.' The engine featured two-main bearings and offered 13 horsepower. In the front were transverse leaf spring independent suspension while the rear had a transverse leaf spring setup. Fuel supply was by gravity from a firewall-mounted tank.
When introduced, Fiat entered a team of 32 examples in the Mille Miglia, with the fastest example averaging nearly 50 mph. The popularity of the Topolino helped push Fiat production to a new record in 1937, with nearly 84,000 examples built by the time Italy entered World War II.
Over the production lifespan of the Topolino, very few changes were made. In 1938, the car was given semi-elliptic rear suspension and four-seat cabriolets were added the following year. In 1948 came a new model, the 500B, with overhead valves.
This particular example is finished in light grey with red painted wheels and a brown interior. It wears an older restoration and came to the United States in 1985 when it was imported from Italy by then owner Alberto Pedretti.
The current owner acquired the car in the late 1990s.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014
When introduced, Fiat entered a team of 32 examples in the Mille Miglia, with the fastest example averaging nearly 50 mph. The popularity of the Topolino helped push Fiat production to a new record in 1937, with nearly 84,000 examples built by the time Italy entered World War II.
Over the production lifespan of the Topolino, very few changes were made. In 1938, the car was given semi-elliptic rear suspension and four-seat cabriolets were added the following year. In 1948 came a new model, the 500B, with overhead valves.
This particular example is finished in light grey with red painted wheels and a brown interior. It wears an older restoration and came to the United States in 1985 when it was imported from Italy by then owner Alberto Pedretti.
The current owner acquired the car in the late 1990s.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014
2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $15,000-USD $25,000
Sale Price :
USD $28,000
2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
Sale Price :
USD $18,700
1948 Fiat 500 Topolino Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Fiat 500 Topolino
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
1948 Fiat 500B Topolino Cabriolet Chassis#: 500B131699 Sold for USD$28,000 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1948 Fiat Topolino 500B Sold for USD$2,874 2017 Anglia Auction | |
1948 FIAT TOPOLINO 500 C Chassis#: 118543 Sold for USD$17,600 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1948 Fiat 500B Topolino Cabriolet Chassis#: 500B 131188 Sold for USD$40,700 2016 The Finest : Aspen | |
1948 Fiat Topolino Cabriolet Sold for USD$17,050 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1948 Fiat 500A Topolino Cabriolet Sold for USD$22,825 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1948 Fiat 500B Topolino Cabriolet Chassis#: 500B 134881 Sold for USD$18,700 2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1948 Fiat 500 B Topolino Chassis#: 128425 Sold for USD$17,362 2013 H & H - Pavilion Gardens | |
1948 Fiat Topolino 500B Coupe Chassis#: 500B139333 Sold for USD$23,770 2010 Shannons Auctions - 2010 Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic Auction |
Fiat 500 Topolinos That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 Fiat 500 Topolino's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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