Highlights
- Indicates just 70,809 miles which is supported by the MOT history
- In current ownership since 1999
- Just three former keepers recorded by the DVLA
- We’re informed that it has never failed an MOT test in the vendor’s ownership
- Only used by the vendor in dry weather during the summer months
The Appeal
There’s something rather delightful about very small cars and we find the fun intensifies when the car in question is a two-seat roadster.
Built according to stringent Kei car regulations, the Suzuki Cappuccino is wonderfully compact in every way, without compromising on performance. With a plucky little three-cylinder, turbocharged twin-cam that drives the rear wheels via a slick five-speed manual gearbox, the Cappuccino promises to be an absolute riot on twisty B roads.
This 1994 example has clearly been cherished throughout its life. The current owner acquired it 24 years ago and it has been used very sparingly ever since, only being allowed out on dry days during the summer months.
An increasingly rare car in the UK, if you’ve always fancied one of these unusual little sports cars, this example offers an excellent opportunity.
The History and Paperwork
- According to How Many Left, there are just 190 Cappuccinos licensed in the UK
- Three previous owners
- We’re informed that the last service was carried out in April 2022
- V5C present
- MOT valid until April 2023
- Original book pack present
- Two sets of keys
- Collection of old MOT certificates
- Was SORN between 01/10/2010 - 30/09/2011
- Numerous specialist service stamps in the service book from when the car was new until 2002, at which point the next stamp was the aforementioned April 2022 service
The Interior
- Very little wear to the black upholstery
- Comfortable seats with little in the way of damage
- The carpeting presents very well with few signs of use
- Momo steering wheel in very good condition
- Sparco pedals
- Tactile polished gear knob
- Equipped with a Clarion CD stereo
- The vendor informs us that all the buttons, switches and column stalks work correctly
- The clips and seals for the roof panels are apparently in good order
- The inside of the boot looks to be in good order
- We’re informed the jack was stolen from the boot at some point but has been replaced with a non-standard item which needs to be operated with a ratchet spanner (not provided)
- Overall, this is a very smart interior and it’s hard to believe that this car is now almost thirty years old
The Exterior
- Aftermarket fifteen-spoke alloys really suit the car as they match the colour of the roof panels
- The paint and bodywork remain very presentable
- The vendor points out a couple of small dents to the aluminium wings on the nearside of the car but these are not especially noticeable from most angles
- The body looks to be very straight and all the panels fit well
- Underneath, all looks to be very smart with no obvious signs of corrosion
- The vendor informs us that it is entirely rust free, benefiting from its life away from wet salty roads
The Mechanics
- Turbocharged 657cc inline three DOHC
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- We’re informed that the car averages around 45 MPG
- A new front suspension brace was apparently fitted in around 2006
- An engine, gearbox and differential oil service was carried out in April 2022
- At the same time as the oil service, we’re informed a new cam belt and air filter were fitted
- We’re informed that the car drives very well with no faults to report
- Vendor has various, now rare spares available at extra cost
Summary
If you enjoy the elegant engineering of Japanese Kei cars and love an open-top roadster, this Suzuki Cappuccino is most certainly the car for you.
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