1949 Fiat 500B Topolino Giardiniera

The vintage vehicle at the heart of this description is a remarkably well-preserved 1949 Fiat 500B Topolino Giardiniera, prominently displayed in the rustic charm of Creve Coeur, Missouri. This Italian gem hails from the era that predated opulent luxury and cavernous interiors, instead offering an endearing compactness characterized by its diminutive dimensions and charming form factor. The vehicle's distinctive feature is its station wagon configuration ('Giardiniera'), which bestows it with a unique rear section bearing replacement wood panels - a testament to its functional origins and subsequent restoration. Clad in a vibrant red hue following its body-off refurbishment, this Topolino boasts a retractable beige fabric roof, harking back to a simpler time of manual operation amidst the sun's warmth or moon's glow. Despite being over seven decades old, this Fiat has been meticulously cared for and mechanically renewed, ready to traverse the roads with vigor reminiscent of its first decade post-WWII manufacture.

Last bid: $4,150