One of about 20 examples produced
Chassis Number: 1568566
Savio body shop
One owner (previous)
Recent complete restoration

Carrozzeria Savio, founded in 1920, was one of the many body shops in the Turin area specialized in the creation of special bodies for Fiats. In 1967 Savio presented the "Albarella" (the name derives from a private island located in the lagoon south of Venice), built on the platform of the Fiat 500 F, in competition with the 500 Jolly Ghia. It was produced in very small quantities (some publications speak of only 20 specimens in total) because the price was not competitive. Only 8 surviving specimens are known today.

This example is the lowest known chassis number and is believed to be the presentation example photographed in the press and published in magazines. Furthermore, this specimen has had only one owner, the discotheque "La Bussola" near Forte dei Marmi, on the Riviera, it is said to have been used as a beach by the singer Mina during the presentation of her album in 1968.

It has had a total and complete restoration: the bodywork, the engine, the mechanics have been completely disassembled and reassembled with new or restored parts like new. The color is original and reconstructed using a surviving hidden sample.

The interiors have been completely restored in real wicker by a specialized craftsman, using exactly the same method of the time, by hand and with a protective coating on the wood. The upholstery is in real natural fabric, hand-stitched and with buttoned carpets;

All of the engine is completely new and rebuilt, such as the gearbox, brakes, electrics and chrome and suspension;

The underbody received new floorpans and a complete overhaul.

The technical inspection has just been passed in March 2023 valid until March 2025 without highlighting any defects.

The car is ready to enter the best private collections or a museum, or for the summer coast. A unique opportunity and an investment that cannot be found on the market to buy a real original and handcrafted beach of the time.

Note: soft top and chassis present for restoration.

Regularly registered as "Fiat 500 Albarella" on the document, with open bodywork and one-of-a-kind with homologation.

Some videos of the car, engine and driving on the road are available. Please contact us. Bidders are also welcome for a visit and test of the vehicle, located in 51039 Quarrata (PT) Italy. Send a message to luca@netclassic.it to request an appointment, you can also book a video call from your smartphone.

We take care of the remote transfer of ownership or documents for export, shipping to Italy, Europe and the world at advantageous prices. You can also conveniently pick up the car in person, you have 15 free days at our depot.

We encourage you to view the vehicle before the end of the auction, even through a virtual video call on your smartphone (whatsapp, Facetime) write to luca@netclassic.it for an appointment. The seller reserves the right to claim compensation if the buyer does not pay for the purchase pursuant to the sales contract which arises automatically with the winning bid and which obliges the buyer to pay, available on the seller's website.