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Green Day Frontman's Car, Signed Fender Guitar Included.
The Fiat 500, or Cinquecento, is one of the world's most recognizable automotive icons, designed by Dante Giacosa to mobilize post-war Italy with an economical and charming city car. Its tiny footprint, rear-mounted engine, and essentialist design made it an enduring symbol of Italian culture and ingenuity. The "F" model, produced starting in 1965, is notable for introducing conventional, front-hinged doors for improved safety and modern practicality.
This specific 1969 Fiat 500 F comes with a unique celebrity provenance: it was previously owned by Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer of the highly popular punk rock band Green Day, and was primarily used at his Newport Beach summer home.
The car is finished in a desirable dark blue exterior over a contrasting black vinyl interior and retains its iconic simplicity. It is powered by the durable, rear-mounted 479 cc two-cylinder, air-cooled engine, which runs very well. Power is sent through a delightful 4-speed manual transmission that is easy to shift and enhances the true classic driving experience. The overall mechanical condition, including the steering and suspension, is reported to be very good.
The cosmetic condition is described as fair to good. The vehicle presents with a charming, all-stock interior. The exterior trim, glass, and chrome are believed to be mostly original and present well, though they do show some pitting and age consistent with a well-loved classic. A classic hallmark of the 500 is the simple, retractable canvas ragtop roof, which fully opens to provide an open-air driving experience.
This Fiat offers a fun slice of Italian motoring history, elevated by its notable ownership. Included with the purchase of this classic 500 is a Fender guitar signed by Billie Joe Armstrong.
1969 Fiat 500
$24,000
1969 Fiat 500
$24,000
Description
The Fiat 500, or Cinquecento, is one of the world's most recognizable automotive icons, designed by Dante Giacosa to mobilize post-war Italy with an economical and charming city car. Its tiny footprint, rear-mounted engine, and essentialist design made it an enduring symbol of Italian culture and ingenuity. The "F" model, produced starting in 1965, is notable for introducing conventional, front-hinged doors for improved safety and modern practicality.
This specific 1969 Fiat 500 F comes with a unique celebrity provenance: it was previously owned by Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer of the highly popular punk rock band Green Day, and was primarily used at his Newport Beach summer home.
The car is finished in a desirable dark blue exterior over a contrasting black vinyl interior and retains its iconic simplicity. It is powered by the durable, rear-mounted 479 cc two-cylinder, air-cooled engine, which runs very well. Power is sent through a delightful 4-speed manual transmission that is easy to shift and enhances the true classic driving experience. The overall mechanical condition, including the steering and suspension, is reported to be very good.
The cosmetic condition is described as fair to good. The vehicle presents with a charming, all-stock interior. The exterior trim, glass, and chrome are believed to be mostly original and present well, though they do show some pitting and age consistent with a well-loved classic. A classic hallmark of the 500 is the simple, retractable canvas ragtop roof, which fully opens to provide an open-air driving experience.
This Fiat offers a fun slice of Italian motoring history, elevated by its notable ownership. Included with the purchase of this classic 500 is a Fender guitar signed by Billie Joe Armstrong.