FIAT GIANNINI 700, 1974 True Giannini, but with... Lot 44

FIAT GIANNINI 700, 1974 True Giannini, but with 126FSM 700 engine Chassis: 5157815 Odometer reading: 84399 km. Rare example Fiat 500 Giannini Car partially restored, engine replacement shown in the booklet Replacing the beloved Topolino, the New 500 debuted in 1957. A radical departure from the essentially pre-war design of its predecessor, FIAT's newborn featured a unitary construction, an opening canvas roof and fully independent suspension while the engine was mounted in the rear. An immense success for FIAT, nearly 3,000,000 of these lovely little cars had been sold when production ceased in 1975. This FIAT 500 incorporates various performance-enhancing accessories made by Giannini, except for the engine, which was replaced. Founded in 1920 by the Giannini brothers, Attilio and Domenico, as a workshop, the company began working on the small FIAT 500 Topolino in the 1930s and won 12 world speed records with one of its modified cars. In the early 1960s, the original company closed and the brothers separated to found new companies. Attilio's new design company lasted only until 1971, but the one founded by Domenico, namely 'Giannini Automobili Spa,' survives to this day. In 1963 Giannini Automobili began modifying cars and selling tuning kits. In the same year it introduced its modified version of the small FIAT, the 500TV, and throughout the decade and into the 1970s Giannini-prepared cars battled with those of its rival Abarth on European circuits. In 1966 Maurizio Zanetti became Italian Champion driving a FIAT 500 prepared by Giannini. In recent years Giannini has specialized in the production of limited edition versions of FIAT production models. This attractive FIAT 500 modified by Giannini has been repainted in white with a contrasting dark red interior. Described by the seller as being in good condition with good bodywork and paint, the car is offered with the engine replaced by the FSM126 FIAT GIANNINI 700, 1974 Rare example Fiat 500 Giannini Repainted, has the engine replaced Replacement for FIAT's much-loved 500 'Topolino', the Nuova 500 debuted in 1957. A radical departure from its predecessor's essentially pre-war design, FIAT's new baby featured unitary construction, an opening fabric roof and all-independent suspension while carrying its engine at the rear. Introduced in 1968 alongside the standard 500F, the deluxe 500L, while mechanically identical, came with exterior cosmetic enhancements and an improved interior featuring new instrument panel, seats and floor covering. An immense success for FIAT, almost 3,000,000 of these adorable little cars had been sold when production ceased in 1975. This FIAT 500 incorporates various performance enhancing products made by Giannini. Founded in 1920 by the Giannini brothers, Attilio and Domenico, as a garage, the company began tuning the little FIAT 500 Topolino in the 1930s and secured 12 world speed records with one of its modified cars. In the early 1960s the original company closed, the brothers going their separate ways to found new enterprises. Attilio's new design company lasted only until 1971 but that founded by Domenico, company 'Giannini Automobili Spa', survives today as part of the FIAT Group. In 1963 Giannini Automobili began modifying cars and selling tuning kits. That same year it introduced its own modified version of the baby FIAT, the 500TV, and throughout the decade and into the 1970s Giannini-tuned cars battled with those of its rival Abarth on the racetracks of Europe. In 1966 Maurizio Zanetti became Italian Champion driving a Giannini-tuned FIAT 500. In more recent years Giannini has specialized in the production of limited-edition versions of FIAT production models. This attractive Giannini-modified FIAT 500 is finished in white with a contrasting dark red interior. Described by the vendor as in generally good condition, with good body and paint, the car is offered with a changed engine, the FSM126.