Fiat 500 1972 Saloon

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at Supercar Fest 2026 on Saturday the 16th of May, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN. , 1972 Fiat 500D offered directly from the family of Chris Rea,Part of Reas eclectic and welldocumented collection for over two decadesremarkably longer than many of the exotic thoroughbreds that passed through his ownership,Favoured as his personal daily driver, a testament to its charm, usability and character rather than outright performance,Presented in Dark Silver with a contrasting Red Vinyl interior, perfectly capturing the models timeless Italian flair,Supplied to Rea in 2005 by respected marque specialists Middle Barton Garage, who were already familiar with the car and continued its care thereafter,Maintained to an excellent standard throughout its longterm ownership, benefitting from knowledgeable custodianship,Sympathetically converted to full electric power in 2023 by Retro Electric Ltd., blending classic aesthetics with modern technology,Conversion specification includes a Netgain AC20 brushless motor, Tesla battery modules and an Orion battery management system, delivering an approximate 75mile rangeideal for discreet, emissionsfree urban motoring,A charming and characterful Fiat with genuine celebrity provenancesurely a car with stories to tell, now ready for its next chapter in silent, electric form.,