1996 Fiat Barchetta - Bright Yellow - 59,773km - 1.8L 16V, 5-Speed Manual, 2-Seat Roadster
Price Guide: $8,000 - $12,000
1996 Fiat Barchetta, 1.8-litre 16V inline-4 petrol, 5-speed manual, bright yellow, front-wheel drive, 59,773km, 2 seats.
Description
The Fiat Barchetta is one of those cars that genuinely deserves more attention than it gets. Launched in 1995 with a Pininfarina-influenced body and a brief to be a proper, affordable, driver-focused roadster, the Barchetta filled a gap in the market that very few cars have managed since. The name means "little boat" in Italian, a nod to the way the cockpit sits proud of the body lines, and it perfectly captures the car's character: light, cheerful, and built to make driving enjoyable rather than impressive. Production ran until 2005, and early examples like this 1996 car represent the original, uncompromised vision.
This example presents in striking bright yellow, a colour that suits the Barchetta's personality perfectly. The paint holds excellent gloss across all panels, consistent with low-mileage, careful ownership over nearly 60,000 kilometres. Bodywork is straight with even panel gaps and no evidence of accident repair. The signature flush headlight pods, body-coloured mirrors, and Abarth-capped multi-spoke alloys all present cleanly with no visible damage or kerb rash. The black fabric soft top appears intact and properly fitted, with no visible tears or sagging. Inside, the two-seat cockpit is trimmed in black fabric with yellow door card accents, the original Veglia Borletti instruments are clear and legible, and the 5-speed shifter sits exactly where it should. The driver's seat shows minor bolster wear consistent with the mileage. Checkered floor mats are fitted as a period-style accessory. Under the bonnet, the 1.8-litre 16V cam cover is clearly legible, the bay is tidy and honest, and a Sparco strut brace has been added as a quality aftermarket touch. Japanese market warning stickers are present in the engine bay, suggesting the vehicle's history may include a Japanese-market period, consistent with left-hand drive Italian sports cars of this era.
The Barchetta market has strengthened steadily as collectors recognise the car's significance as one of the last genuinely driver-focused, affordable Italian roadsters. Early examples with low mileage have been selling in the AUD $8,000 to $12,000 range, with clean, original examples at the upper end. At 59,773 kilometres and in honest original condition, this car is a compelling buy for anyone who wants a charming, characterful roadster that nobody else at the car meet will be driving.
Features
* 1.8-litre 16V inline-4 petrol engine
* 5-speed manual transmission
* Front-wheel drive
* 2-seat convertible with black fabric soft top
* Flush pop-up headlight design (factory original)
* Multi-spoke alloy wheels with Abarth centre caps
* Body-coloured door mirrors
* Black and yellow fabric interior with yellow door card accents
* Original Veglia Borletti instruments and gauges
* Manual windows
* Sparco aftermarket strut brace (engine bay)
* Checkered floor mats fitted
* Low mileage at 59,773km
* Left-hand drive configuration
Condition Notes
* Minor stone chipping on bonnet leading edge, consistent with normal road use
* Driver's seat bolster shows minor wear consistent with mileage
* Lower door card shows light scuffing near entry point, consistent with age
* Paint around VIN plate area on body shows cracking and surface deterioration.8-litre 16V Inline-4 Petrol
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Odometer: 59,773km
Colour: Bright Yellow
Seats: 2
Location: Canning Vale, WA
Engine No: 00023645
VIN: ZFA18300000023996
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Nicola directly on 0492 821 208
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Lloyds stock #233693+1
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Location of item: 90-94 Bannister Road, Canning Vale, WA, Australia
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