Highlights

Only 3,705 miles
Fitted with air conditioning and power steering
Only 93 of these reportedly remain on UK roads
One former registered keeper
Service history comprising 10 stamps and sundry invoices
All original accessories, tools, manuals and spare keys present
Recently serviced with a current MOT

The Appeal

Here we have a collector-grade classic 2005 Smart Roadster Convertible with only 3,705 miles from new and the V5 showing one former keeper. Only 93 of these remain on UK roads, so they are rare and becoming much sought after. It has factory air conditioning and is a completely correct example.

This is the more powerful 80PS engine, which is ULEZ friendly and offers a sporty drive whenever the mood takes you. Drive in auto or with a clutchless manual setup and it is great fun and always an occasion. Economical and engaging, these were very popular when new and were only made for three years, between 2002 and 2005.

This example is as close to a new car as you will find, considering its twenty-year age. We think it's the best example in the UK.

Key Information

Mileage: 3,705 miles (supported by service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid to 23 June 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 0.7-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol, 80PS, automated manual transmission
Paperwork: Service book with 10 stamps, sundry invoices, all manuals, and spare keys with original key fobs

The vendor says:

“The service history shows the sports car was PDI'd by Smart in Wigmore Street, Mayfair. From then on, it seems Robinsons of Cambridge supplied and maintained the car; we have ten stamps in the book, along with sundry invoices. We have just serviced and detailed the car; reassuringly, it comes with a long MOT.”

The Detail

Recently serviced and detailed by the selling dealer
Air conditioning refreshed and reported to blow cold
Factory audio system and all electrics reported to be functioning correctly
The vendor states the black paintwork is in very good order
Silver Tridion safety cell presents well as a contrast to the black bodywork
Original alloy wheels fitted with premium matching tyres all round
All glass and lenses appear free from wear
Original dealer number plates still fitted
The vendor describes the interior as being like a time capsule
Cloth seats described by the vendor as firm and free from wear
Smart branded overmats resting on original carpets
Original tools present beneath the passenger-side carpet
Boot contains original Smart carry bag, hazard warning triangle and book pack
ULEZ compliant

The vendor says:

“This pristine example really does present in near showroom condition; the black paintwork is immaculate, and the silver Tridion safety cell is a very nice contrast. The original alloy wheels are mint and shod in premium matching tyres all round. All the glass and lenses are free from wear and tear. It even carries the original dealer number plates.

“The interior presents like a time capsule; the cloth seats are firm and free from wear, the plastics are all correct, and the CD holders are all present too. Smart-branded overmats rest on excellent original carpets. Lift the passenger-side carpet, and the original tools, etc., are all as they should be. The boot houses the original Smart carry bag, hazard warning triangle, and owner's manual. All manuals, service books, and spare keys with original key fobs are included.

“Everything works as it should as far as we can see; the AC has been refreshed and blows ice cold, the factory audio is as it should be, and all other electrics are working correctly. It comes with its original keys, which operate the central locking and boot release; even the key fobs are from the supplying dealer.”

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