Vehicle Description
This level of distinction is rarely this affordable. After all, the
1995 Fiat Barchetta was never officially sold in the USA, but this
modern classic gives you the drop-top fun and nimbleness of a Mazda
Miata, and best of all, it's just as affordable as a mainstream
convertible.
Fiat has a history of making some absolutely beautiful convertibles
like the 1100 TV and 124 Spider. In fact, the design of the 850
Spider seems to have influenced this Barchetta. So there is a
stylish family lineage that makes this an instant classic. And this
car is such a young vintage that not all of the production run
qualifies for the 25-year exemption that allowed this first-year
example to be brought into the USA. Since this car is a rare sight
in our country, it's also nice that people will instantly recognize
it's something different. The sculpted front end, covered
headlights, wave-like profile, and slowing rear lines are pure
Italian style. The feeling that this is something special goes
right down to details like the flush door handles. Even the teal
blue paint has a unique glow that just seems to let you know it's a
special European. Plus, the odometer is said to reflect the full
mileage, and when converted from kilometers, that's under 15k miles
total. So it has the look of a lower-mileage and well-respected car
while still having a proper driver-ready style.
Another piece that makes this quite special is the interior. The
leather seats are both supple and comfy to give you the feeling of
a premium European. The luxurious impression also comes from a long
list of features, like air conditioning, power windows, power
locks, wood-like trim, a tilt steering column, and an upgraded
AM/FM stereo with USB and Bluetooth. And since this is a modern
classic, you even get nice safety features like a driver's airbag
and ABS. So when you hop inside you get the feeling of a clean and
complete car that was made for comfortable and spirited
driving.
What makes an Italian classic so much fun is that the motor loves
to sing. This fuel-injected 1.8-liter four-cylinder has a
multi-valve setup that gives this a nice hustle and a beautiful
tune. Best of all, you are in complete control of the power and
soundtrack thanks to the five-speed manual transmission. One
concern about a foreign car like this is component availability.
Luckily, this powerhouse is part of a long production run where
even a version is still being made today. There were even a few
modern US-spec Jeeps that used a version of this motor. So it means
there is a good parts availability, and its versatility also proves
how hardy it is. So it makes for the kind of unique classic you can
really drive. And with the fully independent suspension, power
steering, and four-wheel power disc brakes, you are going to
discover a nimble drop-top that feels easy to drive both in the
city and on back roads.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual packet. This is the
car that gives you the fun and value of a Miata, but in the kind of
package that will make people think you traveled far to bring back
an exotic. So don't miss this rare European treat. Call
today!!!
