Here's a curio and something that's totally un-American! Check out this 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina, also known as the Fiat Bianchina, here. That's because this eye-catching, pint-sized automobile is based on the Fiat 500 of the time. The Fiat 500 was a tiny city car that redefined motoring in the crowded cities of Italy post-World War 2. These little cars, with their plucky air-cooled engines, helped the Italian public move with ease and quickly became cutesy curios across the world. This particular car bears just 20,000 original miles and comes to you with quite a few refurbishments and new parts. Why not buy it and make it your weekend de-stress tool? It's also a proper classic and will only appreciate in value over time. Finally, its simplicity means that keeping it in great nick won't cost you an arm and a leg. Let's learn more about this Kentucky-registered car.

Exterior and Interior

This cutesy (we can't say it enough) little 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina has received a new coat of red paint and looks like a little cherry on wheels. If you're wondering about its interesting side profile, that's because the car is actually a near-full convertible. A black canvas roof section can be folded down for an open-air experience. This sort of solution isn't unique to this car, but it's quite novel. Furthermore, we're told that this little car has received new chrome parts, as well as new tires that sit beautifully around the red-and-chrome wheel-and-hubcap combo. The interior of this 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina is upholstered in red and white leather. There are two low-back front seats for adults, who will be sitting very close together, plus a dinky rear seat that can accommodate two small kids. You see, Italian city cars weren't about acres of space but rather about being easy to drive and park. Italians didn't mind being in close proximity to each other as they chatted away about their lives. If you choose to take someone else in this car, you can do the same and see how much it brightens up the mood. Alternatively, you could fire up the Jensen radio cassette player and listen to some music.

Engine

What powers this 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina? At first glance, you might expect a 4-cylinder engine, maybe a 1.5-liter unit. Nada. Are you ready for a surprise? This car packs a 479cc (that's 0.48-liter) air-cooled two-cylinder engine in its tail. For the 1959 model year, power was slightly increased for a grand total of sixteen and a half horsepower! However, the car's light weight and 4-speed manual transmission mean that you can actually have fun. In fact, that's how this car is meant to be driven: foot hard to the floor, engine revving away, and the driver enjoying every moment. Hence, you'll be grateful for sure-footed handling, thanks to the independent front suspension with coil springs. The rear gets a solid axle with leaf springs. We're told that the engine has received a recent oil change.