Highlights
- An impeccably presented example
- Just 57,005 km on the odometer - believed accurate
- One previous owner from new
- Folding roof in very good condition
- Accompanied by an abundance of paperwork, including the original operating manual
The Appeal
Weighing in at just over a ton and with stylish bodywork assembled by Carrozzeria Maggiora, the Barchetta cleverly utilised the basic underpinnings of the Mark 1 Fiat Punto, to make a capable little sports car. Fiat’s 1747 cc 16 valve engine drives the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox and the addition of a folding soft top adds to the enjoyment of driving.
We’re delighted to offer this 2001 example that was originally supplied to Germany. We’re informed that it has had just one previous owner since new and the odometer reading of 57,005 kilometres is believed to be correct. Last serviced in May 2023 where it was fitted with a new water pump and electrical timing equipment, this Fiat is said to be ready to use. It remains in excellent overall condition, beautifully presented and very original.
The History and Paperwork
- Original operating manual
- Invoices for parts and servicing present
- German registration paperwork
- 57,005 km on the odometer - believed accurate
The Interior
- Very original and unrestored
- Little in the way of wear to the upholstery
- Rubber matting protects the floors and remains in very good condition
- Attractive white-faced Veglia Borletti instrumentation - seemingly in fine fettle
- Few signs of use to the switchgear
- No obvious deterioration to the plastics or dashboard
- Equipped with a period Blaupunkt radio
- The steering wheel and gear lever exhibit a slight sheen from use, but are not excessively worn
- The lower sections of the door frames display a few small marks, but the door cards are in really good order
- Well presented boot space
The Exterior
- Handsome silver paintwork
- Besides a small dent in the rear bumper to the right of the number plate carrier and a superficial blemish next to the exhaust pipe, the bodywork is really straight
- No signs of corrosion to the body or underside
- Smart steel wheels with silver hubcap trims
- The vendor shows us that the tyres have plenty of tread remaining
- All the light lenses present well
- Appears in really good condition underneath
- Black folding roof operating well and with no significant sagging or heavy abrasions
The Mechanics
- 1747 cc four-cylinder 16 valve engine
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Front-wheel drive
- As well as a fluid service, the car recently received a new water pump and electrical timing equipment
- Reportedly runs well and drives very nicely
Summary
Relatively few Barchettas remain, let alone any in such good condition as this 2001 example. Presented in excellent original condition, with few kilometres on the odometer and reportedly in fine mechanical order, this Fiat is a fabulous modern classic.
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