Description
// First owner, Complete photo dossier on our Facebook page “Essence et Carbu”, Very nice example, No corrosion, Service carried out 06/ 2025 and timing belt 04/ 24, Full history since the order form, True “Riviera”, Available and viewable right now at our premises, Delivery possible anywhere in France //
Essence & Carbu specialist in pleasure and enthusiast vehicles presents:
Fiat Barchetta (roadster / cabriolet type) 1. 8 16 valves 130 horsepower (Engine “183A1”, of simple design and with great reliability), 5-speed manual gearbox. First registered in November 2000, first owner, 91, 031 miles (slightly increasing) real and verifiable. Service book, service invoices, original order form for the new vehicle, various period catalogues, Carvertical report, spare keys copy, handbook and wallet available.
Detailed condition:
• Engine: Very good working order -> Completely original, runs like a dream.
• Gearbox and clutch: Very good working order; gears select and engage properly on every ratio.
• Underbody: Very good condition, no corrosion.
• Interior: Very good original condition, with no warning lights illuminated.
• Exterior: Very good original condition.
• Roof: Original, weather-tight.
Full photo dossier on our Facebook page “Essence et Carbu”
The configuration:
• Colour: Metallic “Nero” (Black with aubergine highlights).
• Interior: Bordeaux quilted sports seats in matelassé leather with decorative trim with an aluminium-effect insert.
• Hood: Bordeaux.
• Equipment and options: Leather steering wheel, leather gear-lever gaiter and knob, electric windows, original 15-inch “turbine” alloy wheels, original Fiat cassette radio, airbags, ABS, electric aerial, electric mirrors, spare wheel etc.
Latest servicing:
• 06/ 2026 at 91, 025 miles: Service.
Timing kit replaced in 2024. Service book and invoices available.
E&C’s opinion:
We’re delighted to present you this Fiat Barchetta Riviera, one of the most sought-after and desirable versions of the famous Italian roadster. Produced in just 2, 500 examples, the limited Riviera series stands out with its elegant presentation combining a specific quilted Bordeaux leather upholstery, a matching soft top and a typically Italian atmosphere.
Our example is particularly interesting as it’s a first-owner car showing only 91, 031 miles from new. Its history is exceptionally complete: period order form, service book, invoices, handbooks, catalogues, spare key copy, Carvertical reports… everything is there. Always maintained with care by its one and only owner (a 71-year-old lady), this Barchetta has made it through the years without ever losing its authenticity. Completely original, it has a lovely patina. The chassis is solid and free from corrosion, the original roof is weather-tight, the upholstery is very well preserved, and the whole car radiates that special charm only great Italian cars seem to deliver.
On the mechanical side: the timing has been replaced in 2024 and the roadster has just had a service. The 1. 8 16-valve 130 hp engine—lively and willing—pairs perfectly with the 5-speed manual gearbox. Behind the wheel, the Barchetta reminds you why it has become a true icon. Precise steering, controlled weight, low seating position and an expressive engine make for an absolute driver’s pleasure combination that’s hard to find in today’s modern cars. The miles fly by with surprising ease, while still delivering a driving experience reminiscent of the iconic roadsters from the 60s/ 70s.
If you’re looking for a real Riviera, with full history, first ownership, low mileage, no corrosion and in one of the most respectable preservation states, this example deserves your full attention. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most attractive Italian roadsters from the 2000s.
• Possibility to have the vehicle inspected by the independent expert of your choice.
• Collection possible at Aix-en-Provence TGV station / Marignane Airport.
• Part exchange possible on BMW Z3, Mazda MX5 NA only, in excellent condition.
• Possibility of delivery via a transporter throughout France.
• Complete photo dossier on our Facebook page “Essence et Carbu”
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