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The Fiat 500A made its debut in 1936, quickly becoming Italy's most popular car. The 500B followed in 1948 and brought with it a wood-sided wagon called the Giardiniera, meaning 'gardener.' The 500C was released in 1949 and had a refreshed design. The Giardiniera bodystyle was available on the 500C, but only for two years.
The 1951 models included semi-elliptical rear springs, an overhead valve engine, and an upgraded electrical system.
This particular Giardiniera example was completed at the Lingotto factory by Carrozzerie Speciali, Fiat's in-house coachbuilder. It was originally registered in Foggia, Italy.
This car was given a recent nut-and-bolt restoration to show-quality standards.
This 500C is powered by a 569cc overhead valve 4-cylinder engine fitted with a single Weber carburetor and rated at 16.5 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017
The 1951 models included semi-elliptical rear springs, an overhead valve engine, and an upgraded electrical system.
This particular Giardiniera example was completed at the Lingotto factory by Carrozzerie Speciali, Fiat's in-house coachbuilder. It was originally registered in Foggia, Italy.
This car was given a recent nut-and-bolt restoration to show-quality standards.
This 500C is powered by a 569cc overhead valve 4-cylinder engine fitted with a single Weber carburetor and rated at 16.5 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017
2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $82,500
1951 Fiat 500 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Fiat 500
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
| 1951 Fiat 500C Topolino Ex-Mille Miglia 1952 et Giro di Sicilia 1952 Chassis#: 309463 Sold for USD$120,053 2023 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
| 1951 Fiat 500 C Topolino Chassis#: 500C 299155 Sold for USD$27,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1951 Fiat 500 C Topolino Chassis#: 500C 299155 Sold for USD$20,160 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
| 1951 Fiat 500C Giardiniera Chassis#: 249815 Sold for USD$82,500 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
| 1951 Fiat 500C Topolino Sold for USD$13,000 2017 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1951 Fiat 500C Woody Chassis#: 304000 Sold for USD$23,500 2016 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1951 Fiat Topolino Station Wagon Sold for USD$14,300 2016 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | |
| 1951 Fiat 500 Topolino Station Wagon Sold for USD$27,500 2014 Auctions America : California | |
| 1951 FIAT 500C Topolino Sedan Chassis#: 357015 Sold for USD$11,700 2010 Bonhams - Quail Lodge |   |
| 1951 FIAT 500C Giardiniera Station Wagon Chassis#: 500C-268428 Sold for USD$53,235 2010 Bonhams - Quail Lodge |   |
| 1951 FIAT 500C Giardineira Station Wagon Chassis#: 500c-268428 Sold for USD$35,100 2010 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance-Collectors' Motorcars | |
| 1951 Fiat Topolino Convertible Sold for USD$15,950 2008 Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1951 Fiat Topolino Sold for USD$22,000 2006 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction |   |
| 1951 FIAT TOPOLINO 500 C CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$8,030 2003 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2003 |
Fiat 500s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Fiat 500's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 Fiat Topolino 500 | 2017 Silverstone The Porsche Sale | $22,000 | |||
| 1951 Fiat 500 Giardineria Wagon | 2016 Auctions America : Santa Monica | $19,000 | |||
| 1951 Fiat 500 Topolino | 2016 Anglia Auction | $7,000 | $8,000 | ||
| 1951 FIAT 500C TOPOLINO | 500C240860 | 2014 Mecum Monterey | $32,500 | ||
| 1951 Fiat Topolino Convertible | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $40,000 |
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