2012 Fiat 500C Abarth Cabriolet
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Highlights
- Low mileage 500C Abarth
- Four new Toyo tyres
- Recent replacement clutch and gearbox
- Timing belt and water pump just replaced
- Serviced less than 2,000 miles ago
- Full service history
- Potent and well kept 135bhp convertible
The Appeal
One of Carlo Abarth’s first innovations was a steering wheel mounted gearshift designed to speed up changes. So it is fitting that this 2012 Abarth 500C has the firm’s clever Competizione gearbox controlled via wheel paddles.
It is a low mileage car with full service history. As the desirable convertible version it is perfect for the arrival of summer. The two-tone white and black paintwork theme is continued into the well kept interior.
Recent maintenance includes a replacement gearbox and clutch, timing belt and water pump and four new Toyo tyres. It has recently been serviced and is equipped with a long MOT to April 2025.
The History and Paperwork
- Now UK registered as HY12FSZ and comes with V5C
- FCA Certificate of Conformite confirms VIN number and specification
- 1 key fob
- Book set in good order and appears complete
- Several invoices for recent parts with highlights below
- Fiat PDI inspection report
- Service book with six stamps
- Serviced on 20th April 2023 at 39,855 miles
- Fully serviced with the parts in March 2024
- Service items acquired on 13th March 2024 indicating subsequent work
- MOT to 2nd April 2025 with 41,566 miles showing on test and no advisories
Notable recent maintenance:
- Service items acquired 13th March 2024
- Timing belt and water pump replaced in March 2024
- Clutch and slave cylinder acquired March 2024
- Second hand gearbox with 35,000 miles purchased February 2024
- Four new Toyo tyres purchased March 2024
- Wheels have just been refurbished/diamond cut
The Condition
- Classic white and black paintwork in good order with only light marks
- Door edge chips, light scuffs to offside rear and scuffs to driver’s door trim to note
- Otherwise exterior presents well with straight panels and no obvious dents
- Sits on factory correect 17in ‘petal’ 17in Diamond polished alloys in good order
- Recently fitted Toy Proxes tyres all round
- Panoramic roof with fabric finish and in good condition
- Underside presents well with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Well kept white and black leather interior in good order showing little wear
- There are some light scuffs to trim below glovebox aperture but otherwise well kept
- Abarth factory mats with carpets in good order
The Mechanics
- 1,368cc 4cy 16V 135bhp turbocharged Abarth-tuned engine
- 0-60mph in 8.1secs
- Abarth Competizione Manual Transmission Automated (MTA) gearbox
- Full automatic and sequential shift option via steering wheel paddles
- Full service history with stamped service book
- Recently serviced and timing belt and water pump replaced
- Secondhand gearbox with 35,000 miles acquired in February 2024 for fitting
- No reported running or driving issues
BEFORE YOU BUY
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
✓ A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
Vehicle specification
- Year 2012
- Make Fiat
- Model Abarth
- Colour White
- Odometer 41,628 Miles
- Engine size 1368
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Plymouth
- Location Devon
- Country United Kingdom
15
bids
from 6
bidders
- paul-oz•••• £4,502 30/04/24
- cstalsm•••• £4,200 30/04/24
- paul-oz•••• £4,000 29/04/24
- paul-oz•••• £3,600 29/04/24
- paul-oz•••• £3,150 29/04/24
- griffit•••• £3,000 29/04/24
- paul-oz•••• £2,500 27/04/24
- paul-oz•••• £2,100 27/04/24
- GERRY O•••• £2,000 27/04/24
- paul-oz•••• £1,800 27/04/24
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