Highlights
- Rare Hormann bodykit fitted by Mike Spence Motorsport
- Uprated 1.4L Lampredi-designed engine producing 140bhp
- £3,500 spent in last 18 months on servicing and other work
- Recent new cam belt and water pump and brake work
- MOT until May 2026
- Comprehensive history file with original handbooks
The Appeal
With its turbocharged Lampredi SOHC 1.4L engine, Fiat’s Uno Turbo wasn’t messing about. Quicker and more punchy than a 1.6L 205, more exciting than a Golf GTI and more sophisticated than an XR3i, this was a proper Italian sports car.
Such was the hooligan thrill of these little pocket rockets that survivors, sadly, are exceptionally rare. It’s hard to think when we last saw one on the road or at auction, which makes the arrival of this one very interesting.
It is a factory Turboi IE that has been fitted with the Hormann wide body kit to add a little more road poise to the otherwise understated Uno hot hatch lines. The engine has also had attention, the vendor reporting that it now runs at 140bhp, a decent hike on the standard 118bhp.
The vendor acquired the car in 2017. Since late 2023 he has invested £3,400 in the car. This has included servicing, replacement cambelt and water pump, fuel filter and attention to the brakes. There are a few points to note in the photos and description but the car comes to market with lengthy MOT to May 2026 so is ready to enjoy.
The vendor says:
“You sit high in this Uno compared to other 80s hot hatches, it's a proper driving car with no power steering. The sound of the turbo is the best bit and I will miss it.
“Where are you going to find a Uno Turbo, never mind about the Hormann bodykit fitted to it?”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 31st August 1990
- Current keeper since 2017
- Vendor states he has coveted 1,000 miles during this 8-year period
- Garaged throughout current ownership
- Recent expenditure of approximately £1,500 to ensure MOT compliance
- Prior to that, over £1,900 spent on service, brakes, cambelt, water pump, and fuel filter
- MOT valid until May 2026 with advisories to note
- Good paperwork file as shown including previous MOT certificates
- Two original Fiat handbook wallets included
- Mike Spence Motorsport brochure for the Hormann kit included
- This details fitment and prices
- V5C logbook present
- Three keys supplied
The Condition
- White paintwork with Hormann body kit as shown in fair condition
- Paintwork shows some marks and scuffs which are highlights in photos
- These include scrape on the rear arch on the driver's side
- Hormann bodykit has started to develop hairline marks in some areas we are told
- No visible rust according to seller
- Underside has been treated with rust protection with cavity treatment advised
- Fitted with Artec five spoke black alloys with polished rims in fair condition
- Glass fitted with privacy film to rear side windows
- Grey fabric interior with red carpets in good general condition
- Some age to note including high traffic areas typical of age and mileage
- New headlining has been fitted
- All interior functions reported to be working correctly
- Fitted with face-off stereo as shown
- Auxiliary boost gauge added as shown
The Mechanics
- 1,372cc Lampredi-designed 4cyl SOHC engine
- 5spd manual transmission
- Uprated to produce approximately 140bhp according to seller
- No power steering
- Starts first time according to the vendor
- Currently showing some smoking which is noted on MOT
- Vendor states that this may be due to old fuel or the need for a good run
- Advisories to note on current MOT
Recent mechanical work includes:
- Cam belt replacement
- Water pump replacement
- Brake system overhaul
- Full service
- Fuel filter replacement
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