Winning bid
£4,600

1999 Fiat 20v Turbo LE

Highlights

  • Lots of paperwork 
  • Good service history
  • Sensibly remapped
  • Great interior condition 
  • A future classic

The Appeal

The distinctive Pininfarina bodywork of the Fiat 20V makes for one beautiful Italian coupe. Recently these cars have started to form a cult-like following and when you get behind the wheel you’ll understand why. 
Filled with Italian fizz and emotion every drive of this pocket rocket will make you fall in love with driving all over again. You don’t want to miss out on this beautifully preserved example.

The History and Paperwork

  • Rolling off the production line in 1999 this car has a very well-documented history
  • Before the current owner acquired the car for the first time, it was a one-owner car
  • Since then it has had two other loving owners 
  • So, although the V5 will add up to 6 owners, the car has effectively only had 4
  • The current owner is one of the UK's best specialists in these types of cars
  • Thanks to this the car has been looked after perfectly with a long list of upgrades/maintenance
  • It has had a new engine fitted in the past which was said to have 80,000 miles on it 
  • It has also received brand-new belts, tensioners, a clutch, silicon water pipes, and a hybrid turbo
  • There is also a long list of modifications that have turned the car into the perfect 20V turbo
  • A new rear gearbox mount was fitted, along with new engine mounts
  • New radiator lower support and a new A/C condenser
  • New hand brake cables
  • Refurbished centre console
  • Refurbished rocker cover and a new rocker cover gasket
  • The engine was also serviced before it went back in 
  • On all corners, you’ll find Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs
  • To let that 20V engine sing an aftermarket exhaust has been fitted 
  • You’ll also find a lot of original Fiat paperwork, along with older MOTs and V5s
  • With all of this work carried out this car is raring to go
  • All you need to do is get in and press the start button and away you go
  • It may be hard to find a better example anywhere in the UK 

The Interior

  • Opening the door of this coupe reveals a typically Italian interior 
  • Full of bold colours and leather it is an excellent place to watch the miles tick on by
  • The leather seats all look to be in great condition 
  • Given the age, you can allow for some slight wear marks to the drivers bolster 
  • The steering wheel is also finished in the same two-tone leather combination 
  • At your feet, you’ll find a set of metal pedals, a must in any sporty coupe
  • The headliner is slightly sagging, but there is a new one in the boot that can be fitted when you get the car
  • The centre console has been refurbished to get rid of any sticky buttons that plague Italian cars of this age
  • You’ll also find a more modern, USB compatible, radio in the centre console 
  • On the floor, the deep black carpets are in great condition
  • Even the boot space is in very good condition
  • Under the boot floor, you’ll find the space saver spare wheel
  • Overall, the interior is in amazing condition 
  • It is just waiting for you to hop in and get going on your next adventure

The Exterior 

  • Doesn’t the Fiat 20V Turbo just have looks to die for?
  • Once you pick your jaw up off the ground you can start to see some of the beautiful styling 
  • Up front the combination of a low-slung and sweeping bonnet line makes it very eye-catching 
  • Finished in this deep gloss black it is very mean indeed 
  • It sits on a nice set of grey alloys
  • The alloys are in good condition with a few areas that show some evidence of road use
  • Behind these alloys there are four red brake calipers, further adding to the sportiness
  • The current owner has just had the headlights restored 
  • Underneath it is said to be in very good condition 
  • If you look hard, you might find some areas of age related marks, but there isn’t anything too worrying 
  • It was also mentioned that there has been some previous welding to rectify corrosion
  • This car will look great in your collection, don’t you think?

The Mechanics 

  • This is where this car comes into its own 
  • Under the bonnet is a 5-cylinder, turbocharged, 20V heart 
  • Pressing the starter button fires the car into life quickly without any issues
  • With a hybrid turbo fitted and Gtec stage 1 tune this car has a lot of ‘go’
  • There is an older dyno sheet that shows it achieved just above 270bhp to the wheel
  • We have listed some of the other modifications in the history section
  • It shows very strong oil pressure on the gauges
  • There is a slight oil leak that you may want to look at
  • This is one of those cars that needs to be driven, so get it to some tight and twisty lanes 
  • You won’t regret getting behind the wheel of this Italian stallion

Summary

The Fiat 20V Turbo has been overlooked and underappreciated, but 2023 is its time to shine. For a very reasonable price, you’ll be getting 300bhp, Pininfarina styling, and a soul that is lacking from every modern coupe.
This example has been looked after well throughout its life which means you’ll be getting an amazing car for the money. The current owner knows this car very well so they can tell you how good it is. 
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Auction Details

  • Year1999
  • MakeFiat
  • ModelCoupe
  • ColourBlack
  • Odometer161,094 Miles
  • Engine size1998cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownBedford
  • CountyBedfordshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

10 Bids from 8 bidders

s19770••••
Bid
£4,600
19/01/23
paul-de••••
Bid
£4,500
19/01/23
keith.r••••
Bid
£3,200
18/01/23
neznoz7••••
Bid
£3,100
18/01/23
keith.r••••
Bid
£3,000
18/01/23
Mercede••••
Bid
£2,900
17/01/23
keith.r••••
Bid
£2,800
17/01/23
PeteNZ••••
Bid
£2,500
17/01/23
supraca••••
Bid
£2,100
15/01/23
jason-c••••
Bid
£2,000
14/01/23

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