Please note: This vehicle was subject to a Cat-N insurance write-off in Feb 2020. Please see further in the listing for more detail.
Highlights
• Only 55,000 miles from new
• Obsessively maintained with no fewer than four oil changes in the last year
• Diamond cut wheels and fresh tyres
• Ready to be enjoyed by its next owner
The Appeal
The W451 Smart ForTwo Brabus, to those in the know, is a very special version of the unusually diminutive car, though the marketing departments of the day had a field day with grammar when they styled the name as ‘smart fortwo BRABUS’.
With an uprated engine that produces 101bhp, Brabus-tuned suspension and a higher quality interior, it was a significant upgrade on the standard ForTwo, more so than on the later Brabus-tweaked models. This was possibly down to the cost of the upgrade; it was an expensive car in its day which makes them comparatively rare today.
This example was acquired by the current owner with some light damage to the front offside which was easily fixed and, since then, it has been enthusiastically maintained. Although used regularly, it’s also been to shows and has had everything taken care of including no fewer than four oil changes in the last year and an expensive wheel refurbishment.
This is your opportunity to benefit from all that love and attention. If you want to be able to park legitimately on the street perpendicular to the kerb and also enjoy the fun of a Smart car with all the Brabus tweaks, then get over to the bid button now.
• Original, hard to obtain, Brabus floor mats in great condition
When describing the cabin of a Smart it is of course fair to say that there’s not very much of it relative to other, larger cars. But in the case of the Brabus ForTwo, what it lacks in quantity it seems to want to make up for in quality with smart sports seats embossed with the Brabus logo, a chunky sports steering wheel and dash-top mounted Brabus dials. Here it’s all in excellent condition, with little or no wear to show for its admittedly modest mileage.
The small but useful boot space is also similarly clean and tidy and the seller reports that everything works as it should, including toasty warm heated seats, cold air conditioning and a modern head unit that makes commuting a breeze.
Maintaining the cheeky looks of the ForTwo, the Brabus adds twin exhausts and chunky Brabus-branded wheels to great effect, giving the appearance a hint of visual aggression which has been subtly augmented with the addition of some wheel spacers.
The paintwork is in very good overall condition, a few chips around the inside of the front nearside aside. The wheels are still looking fresh from their refurb while the tyres are almost new with plenty of tread remaining. Underneath, what little there is to look at is reportedly in mint condition.
Given the amount of attention lavished on the car of late, you would certainly expect it to drive well and happily the seller reports that it feels very taut on the road with no unusual noises from the engine, drivetrain or suspension.
He describes the acceleration as ‘punchy’ and, while the five speed SMG gearbox is not the most sophisticated, it’s relatively straightforward to learn how to work with it. The turbocharged three cylinder engine provides an interesting soundtrack and overall, it’s provided him with a great deal of amusement.
Small, rare and interesting, this ForTwo Brabus is the perfect way to have fun on the commute and be more confident of being able to park when you arrive!
Notice to bidders
Although every care is taken to ensure this listing is as factual and transparent as possible, all details within the listing are subject to the information provided to us by the seller. Car & Classic does not take responsibility for any information missing from the listing. Please ensure you are satisfied with the vehicle description and all information provided before placing a bid.
All bids are legally binding once placed. Any winning bidder who withdraws from a sale, is subject to our bidders fee charge. Please see our FAQs and T&C's for further information. Viewings of vehicles are encouraged, but entirely at the sellers discretion.
Please see our FAQ's here and our Terms & Conditions here
Please see our FAQs
here
and our Terms & Conditions
here
Car & Classic's secure payment system protects buyers and sellers. At the end of the auction, the winning bidder transfers payment into a third-party escrow account. Once the transfer of the vehicle is complete, both parties confirm they are happy with the sale and the money is released to the seller.
More about buying with us
2009 Smart ForTwo Brabus Coupe
About Max Bids
The max bid process allows you to bid without any hassle.
Enter your maximum bid and we will then bid on your behalf to ensure you're the highest bidder - just enough to keep you in the lead and only up until your maximum.
Anti-sniping
Car & Classic prevent auction snipers from bidding in the last seconds to win an auction.
Auctions are extended by 3 minutes if anyone bids within the last 2 minutes to allow other bidders to react and counter-bid.
Auto-bidding increments
If your maximum bid is equal to or below the reserve price, your maximum bid will be applied in full if you are the highest bidder.
If you are the highest bidder and place a maximum bid above the reserve, we will automatically put in the reserve as your first bid.
Once the reserve has been met, Car & Classic will make sure you are the highest bidder using only the bidding increments stated below.
We will keep you in the lead up until your maximum bid OR the increment closest to your maximum bid, providing your maximum bid is enough to cover the increment value.
Bid Amount
Increment
£0 to £9,999
£100.00
£10,000 to £49,999
£250.00
£50,000 to £99,999
£500.00
£100,000 +
£1,000.00
Automatically outbid immediately
When you place a max bid and are outbid immediately that means that another bidder has placed a max bid limit which is higher than yours.
You can bid again and we will use our automatic bid system to try and get you as the highest bidder.
Matching max bids
When there are two max bids of the same value, the one placed first remains the lead bidder.
Pre-authorisation
We may hold a pre-authorisation charge on your card until the end of the auction when the hold will be cancelled. If you win, we'll take a security deposit which counts towards the payment for the vehicle and isn't any extra cost to you.
What are pre-bids?
A pre-bid means you're able to place a bid before the official start of the auction.
You will be notified whether or not you are the highest bidder when the auction starts.
Problem with your bid
Bids are contractually binding. To help protect you, we have some rules in place if we think it's been mistyped. Please check and amend what you have entered.
