Highlights

Increasingly rare Abarth 124 Spider
Timing belts done in April at Marque specialists Richard Hardie
4 new tires and a new battery fitted in July
Serviced in preparation for sale in August
Service history and stamps spanning 2018 to 2026
Advisory-free MOT valid until April 2027
Very low mileage example, under 19,000 miles covered

The Appeal

The Abarth 124 Spider Scorpione is a special-edition take on an already charismatic roadster, combining a turbocharged 1.4-liter engine with Abarth's chassis tuning and the rear-wheel-drive platform shared with the Mazda MX-5. With its unmistakably Italian styling and open-top driving thrills, the Scorpione sits at the top of the 124 Spider range and is becoming increasingly difficult to find.

This right-hand drive Scorpione example, finished in Turini 1975 White, has covered 17,932 miles from new. The vendor describes the car as presenting very well throughout, with bodywork that retains a strong shine and an interior showing minimal wear. With Scorpione editions growing scarcer, this tidy, low-mileage example merits serious consideration.

History and Paperwork

UK-market, right-hand-drive example registered in 2017
Two former registered keepers from new
V5C in the seller's name
Owner's manuals and service book supplied
Autoglym soft-top protection kit and locking wheel nuts supplied
Two keys
MOT certificates from 2021 onwards
Advisory-free MOT valid until April 2027
Timing belts have just been done in April
New tires and battery have just been fitted
Most recently serviced this August in preparation for sale
Under 19,000 miles shown on the odometer
The seller has just spent around £1,200 on key items as outlined above

Service history:

08/26- 18,000 miles - Mastercar service centre
06/25 - 11,233 miles - MVT BMW and Mini
05/22 - 8,314 miles - MVT BMW and Mini
06/21 - 6,523 miles - MVT BMW and Mini
01/20 - 3,802 miles - Balmer Lawn Honda
11/18 - 2,295 miles - Desira Group Abarth

The Condition

Turini 1975 White paintwork with a black soft-top roof and black accents
Gun Metallic 17-inch alloy wheels with Abarth center caps
Black leather and microfiber interior with red 'Abarth' lettering on the seats, red stitching, a red '12 o'clock' steering wheel marker and a red tachometer
Switchable 'sport' mode
Automatic air conditioning
Central infotainment screen with navigation
Quad-exit Monza exhaust
Stiffer springs and dampers than the standard 124
The vendor states the white paintwork retains a strong shine and the bodywork presents well
Light scuffing on the passenger side rear alloy wheel
Small scuff on the passenger rear wheel arch
Very shallow dent beside the driver's door handle, only visible at certain angles, with a small paint touch-in nearby (approx 2mm x 0.5mm)
Small stone chip on the passenger side of the front bumper
Minor scuff on the driver's door edge
Two very small vertical indents (approx 2–3mm) on the upper lip of the rear bumper, likely from loading luggage
The vendor describes the interior as being in very clean condition with minimal wear and no notable damage
The vendor states all interior functions operate as expected
No warning lights on the dashboard

The Mechanics

Garrett-turbocharged 1.4-liter MultiAir four-cylinder petrol engine
168 bhp and 250 Nm of torque
Six-speed manual transmission
Mechanical limited-slip differential
Quad-exit Monza exhaust
0–62 mph in 6.8 seconds with a top speed of 144 mph
Rear-wheel drive
The vendor reports the car is mechanically sound with no known faults

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:

✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic's own Terms and Conditions..

✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.

✓ This vehicle is "Sold As Seen", on an "As Is Where Is' basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.

✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.

✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.

✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle's status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.

✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection

or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand. It is the bidders responsibility to confirm import eligibility prior to purchase.