Highlights

Only 5,783 documented miles from new
Recent cambelt and service by Jamie Porter
Highly presented car in red with black leather
Featured in Modern Classics and Classic Cars magazines
Only five registerd keepers
Current MOT to June 2025 with no advisories
One of the best available

The Appeal

When Mazda launched the MX5, the chaps in Turin must have been not a little surprised. Here was an usurper encroaching on Fiat’s traditional two-seat convertible toes. They wasted no time responding with this car, the gorgeous ‘little boat’ Barchetta.

The new car took proven Punto underpinnings and clothed it in a beautifully detailed body. Note the classic-looking steel wheels, flush door handles and drizzle of body colour trim inside. This car is a fantastic reminder of just how pretty these cars because with less than 6,000 miles from new it is barely altered from the day it left the UK showroom.

Classically finished in red, it is in very good condition. It is no surprise that both Classic Cars and Modern Classics magazines used this actual car to help explain why you want to buy one.

In July 2024 the car went to specialist Jamie Porter for fresh cambelt and service. It comes to market with advisory-free MOT to June 2025. This is a collector-quality example and surely one of the best available anywhere.

History and Paperwork

First registered in the UK 19th July 1999
Five registered keepers
Current keeper since January 2025
Factory handbooks and stamped service book
V5C in current keeper’s name
Featured in Modern Classics and Classic Cars as shown
Three workshop folders as shown
July 2024 cambelt change and service by Jamie Porter at 5,418 miles
MOT to 30th June 2025 with no advisories and 5,418 miles showing in test
Showing 5,783 miles in photos
Set of optional alloy wheels supplied with car as shown

The Condition

Very well kept example due to exceptionally low mileage
Red paintwork in good order with little deterioration or damage to record
There is a small edge chip to note to one door as shown
Bodywork equally well kept with straight lines and no accident damage reported
Factory standard car with 15in steel wheels in very good order
Set of factory alloy wheels supplied with car when new are included in sale
Pirelli tyres fitted all round showing good sidewal condition and plenty of tread
Whole set of four new original fiat alloy wheels included, these were supplied new with the car in 1999
Clear headlights with no damage reported
Underside in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
Black leather interior looks barely used with high traffic areas presenting well
Driver’s bolster, gear knob and steering wheel display little use
Retains its factory radio cassette as shown
Black folding roof in good order with clear rear screen

The Mechanics

1,747cc 16V 4cyl engine
5spd manual gearbox
Factory tools
Recent cambelt and service by specialist
No reported running or driving issues
No advisories on current MOT

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