Highlights

Rare lightweight pocket classic roadster
75,760 miles from new
Brabus-enhanced performance
Recent maintenance by Smart specialists
Advisory free MOT expires November 2027
ULEZ Compliant

The Appeal

Smart Brabus versions of the Coupe made their world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2004. Unlike the prototype before it, the production car utilised a heavily tuned version of the 698cc 3-cylinder turbocharged engine. Barbus also added a turbocharger cooler and modified electronics, lifting power output from 82hp to 101hp, for a top speed of 121mph in what is a very lightweight package.

Wider arches and sports suspension gave the car a more purposeful stance, further enhanced by Monoblock VI 17-inch alloys, a distinctive chin spoiler and centre-mounted twin rear-exit exhaust pipes.

The 6-speed automatic gearbox could be operated manually via Formula 1-style paddles on the steering wheel, and the interior cabin benefited from many of the Brabus upgrades. Only about 1,500, or so, Roadsters were sold. We don't know how many RHD's were sold in the UK, but they were a rare sight on our roads when new, so finding a low-mileage example now requires considerable patience.

This particular example is presented in an elegant shade of metallic silver, complemented by a

black fabric roof panel, black alloys (rears being deep dish) and finished with a black leather-trimmed interior. With low mileage and a long MOT, this would make a tantalising addition to any collection… and only takes up half the space!

History and Paperwork

75,760 miles
First registered 17th May 2004
Original UK market vehicle
In current ownership since February 2024
A number of receipts, including from Smart Car Specialist of Guildford for £971.39 in May 2025
New starter motor and SAM unit fitted recently
Several old (and new) MOT certificates
X2 original Smart keys
ULEZ Compliant
MOT expires 1st November 2027 (no advisories)

The Condition

Metallic silver paintwork overall presents consistently, with some marks and rubs on both bumpers and a tidy small repair on the front left corner
The lower edges of the front bumper skirt show typical stone chips and scratches
Black leather-trimmed Brabus interior presents well
Seats and door cards remain in good condition
17-inch Brabus ‘Monoblock VI’ alloy wheels finished in their original gloss black present superbly
New Yokohama tyres all round
Brabus gauges all provide clear readings. No warning lights
Heated seats
Fitted with an aftermarket reversing camera which is in working order, a handy addition given the small rear window
Headlining and carpets appear clean and well presented
Brabus-branded overmats sit over original carpets
Black convertible soft top looks very smart, with no obvious creasing, staining or fraying. The fold-away mechanism works swiftly and without fuss
Excellent shut lines to all panels on the car
Fuel filler door and boot shuts are clean and bright
Car comes with a roof rain cover

The Mechanics

Brabus-enhanced, turbocharged 698cc three-cylinder engine, producing 101bhp
6-Speed Automatic transmission with paddle shifters
Rear-wheel-drive
The engine revs smoothly and has a sporty exhaust note via the central twin exhausts
Long MOT without advisories

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