Description
The 1999 Fiat Barchetta Riviera is everything a late-1990s Italian roadster should be — lightweight, characterful and full of charm. Styled by Fiat’s Centro Stile and built by Maggiora, the Barchetta blends delicate proportions with simple, driver-focused engineering in a way few modern convertibles can replicate.
This example is finished in classic Rosso with a contrasting black hardtop and has been restored, presenting beautifully throughout. As a rare and desirable Riviera specification car, it benefits from the unique trim and detailing that distinguish it from standard models, making it particularly appealing to those who appreciate the finer points of these cars.
Power comes from Fiat’s 1. 8-litre 16-valve twin-cam engine, producing around 130bhp and paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. With a kerb weight of just over 1, 000kg, the Barchetta offers lively performance, sharp steering and the kind of mechanical simplicity that makes open-top driving such a pleasure. The free-revving four-cylinder engine, short-throw manual shift and compact dimensions give it a playful, engaging character perfectly suited to B-road use.
A rare Riviera edition, restored and presented in excellent condition, this is a proper analogue Italian roadster — full of personality and increasingly hard to find in this order.
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