2005 Fiat Barchetta
Highlights
- Low mileage of just 87,000 km
- Recent timing belt and variator replacement
- Brand-new 16” alloy wheels and summer tyres
- Paintwork clear coat recently refreshed
- Fresh technical inspection passed with no issues
- One registered keeper since 2015
The Appeal
For the designers at Fiat, the lure of creating a new ‘spider’ must have seemed irresistible. After all, the firm had gifted the world a run of brilliant drop tops, all designed for real-world motoring but with a healthy dash of Italian charm.
The new, simply-named Barchetta was a fitting addition to the lineage. It mixed beautiful styling with robust mechanicals and running gear that made it as easy to own as it was easy on the eye. It was fun too, thanks to a peppy 132bhp 1.8L powerplant. A light facelift in 2003 improved the cars built in the final two years of production.
This is one of the last of those facelift cars, finished in classic ‘racing red’ and first registered in Italy. It arrived in Poland in 2015 and has remained with the same, enthusiastic keeper ever since.
The mileage is a mere 87,000kms and is supported by impressive maintenance records. The timing belt and VVT variator were replaced at 82,000kms and the rear shocks earlier this year. It is said to run smoothly with no faults, a point underlined by the recent technical inspection.
This car belies its 19 years with very tidy paintwork - recently refreshed - and a smart leather interior. It is ready to use and enjoy.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 2005
- Imported from Italy to Poland in 2015
- Single owner since import
- Recently passed full technical inspection
- Currently registered in Poland
- Facelift car and one of the last built
- Timing belt and VVT variator replaced at 82,000kms
- Rear shock absorbers replaced at 87,000 kms
- Other recent fettling work detailed below
- The seller can assist with European transport if required
The Condition
- Classic bright red paintwork in good order with recent clear coat refresh
- Vendor says the paintwork would benefit from a polish to perfect
- Paintwork presents well in the photographs with only minor blemishes
- Bodywork in very good order with straight panelwork and no reported damage
- Factory standard car with recently fitted new 16in five spoke tyres
- Alloy wheels in very good condition with recent summer tyres fitted
- Undercarriage reported to be in very good shape with vendor stating no signs of corrosion
- Soft top in very good condition with a recently replaced plexiglass rear window
- Chrome luggage rack fitted to boot
- Practical car with spacious cabin and boot areas
- Black leather interior in very good order with only light wear visible
- This includes light marks to trim elements and driver’s bolster
- Specification includes Pioneer stereo and air conditioning
- We have no reports of malfunctions with interior functions or roof
The Mechanics
- 1.8L Fiat 16V 132bhp 4cyl engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Recent technical inspection passed
- Timing belt and variable valve timing variator replaced at 82,000 km
- Rear shock absorbers recently changed
- Engine runs smoothly with responsive acceleration
- No reported mechanical or running gear issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2005
- Make Fiat
- Model Barchetta
- Colour Red
- Odometer 87,183 Kilometres
- Engine size 1800
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Province of Warsaw
- Location International
- Country Poland
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