The Fiat Barchetta, Italian for ‘little boat’, is a stylish MX-5 alternative well worth considering on the used market
. It impressed more with every mile, dismissing our fear that it was more style than substance. Its steering has enough feel to handle such swift, 2.5-turns-lock-to-lock gearing.
The Barchetta corners quickly and with a serenity I would not have believed if I hadn’t experienced it myself. It has grip and poise and it’s difficult to believe underneath it’s a mere Punto. The cockpit is really sophisticated, too, with smart and deeply recessed black-on-white dials.” “We now rarely sell any but the best low-mileage cars. We still work on lots of them and hold many new and used parts, including body panels. Values have changed.
"Garaged cars can be spotted a mile off when underneath. Early mint cars have gone up north of £10k now, but the majority are higher mileage and it’s essential to check for history and corrosion. It’s a good fun investment and great for the continent.”The valve timing variator is a known Barchetta weak spot. In early models, the variator tended to seize because it couldn’t cope with a build-up of carbon.
The Barchetta’s paint is prone to damage and chipping, so look carefully for any evidence of touch-ups and resprayed panels, because bringing a tired example up to an acceptable standard could prove costly.Also worth knowingMechanical parts for the Barchetta are freely available but body panels and lights are hard to source and, as such, expensive. Replacement rear wings are almost non-existent but can be fabricated.
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