For 19 years, Buttercup, my yellow Barchetta has given me many good times and has been remarkably practical as my only car. She is a little bashed around her body, but thats 9 years in Paris for you, the 10 years in Belgium have been much kinder. I see nothing today that compares to her beauty
Thank´s for the Video, Adriano. The „b“, as we call it, is probably one the most underrated cars ever. It´s a Therapie-mobile: After a hard day at work, come home, get into the b, top down, and after a few meters, the smile returns to your face and you are just feel good! It´s cheap to buy, cheap to maintain and insure and give´ s more back, than it takes. I love my barchetta. And I never would trade it!
I just changed the oil in mine today, Great little car even if the weather over here in the Netherlands isn’t always as nice as in Italy. Great review!
If you keep your eyes open for listings online, you could find one for less than 500€, and it is really well made, so it might be worth it for winters!
Adriano what a beautiful review, especially the last minutes, greetings from Greece, i wish that i find a red one and enjoy that special driving experience!!!
Nah, go for an Mr2 MK3 much more fun and much better equipped. Drives better and build quality is vastly superior. Oh and it looks much better too especially with the TTE pack like mine
Thank you Adriano for the memories!... I had one of these when they were new, loved it, drove 100,000kms in it, moved to three different countries with it. In one year these become legal in the USA where I live now and I will import one immediately. I just need to choose the color. I had green but always wanted the orange. I too winced when I saw the power washer attacking the window seals... they were never very watertight.
Beautiful car🤩, the Fiat Coupe 20 valve Turbo Plus was one of my favourite car's for a while. Fastest FWD car around on launch with it's incredible sounding 5 cylinder engine. But they were so nice looking too🤩
Grazie mille Adriano!! Superb video, shooting, editing, as well as the incidental music. It must have taken you a long time to complete. My Barchetta spends a lot of its time sideways....That makes for Grande smiles. But not so from the BMW or other car drivers. Take yours out on quiet roads. Push it hard and you will see what I mean. My barchetta is 1050Kg WITH 1/2 fuel. My visit to Bella Italia will be next year now. Very sadly. Ciao Mike
Hey Mike! Thank you for your message, it makes me feel like the time I spent making the video was well spent! I took the Barchetta to the countryside yesterday, lots of fun indeed! ;) Too bad you had to postpone, I'm sure next year won't be anything like this one!
I have an idea of what it takes to make an ordinary video Adriano. Yours is far from ordinary. I very much look forward to see what you buy next for your rental fleet. I wish you much success. Please stay in touch if you can. If you need anything from either the UK or Germany GET IN TOUCH. Happy to help. Just as info. I have rebuilt the front suspension (130K Km) Bilstein suspension now fitted (not hard at all. Very similar to the new 124 Spider Abarth setup) Big improvement to the steering. Not worth the 700+ € though. Ciao. Mike@@AdrianosClassicGarage
@@AdrianosClassicGarage Hey Adriano. I am meeting friends in Roma around the 20th August. Can you recommend somewhere to stay for four-5 days. Not too expensive?? Planning on coming by to see you as well. Kind regards Mike.
Ooo... red roof is rather daring...I’m an MX-5 fan and this looks bigger and more comfortable than the Mazda... the engine bay looks much more organised than Mazda’s effort with the NA 1.6...
I think both the Miata and the Barchetta are great at what they were meant to be, granted they are meant to be a little different. The MX-5 is already a legend, and rightfully popular. I hope the Barchettas will get a bit of recognition before they become too rare!
the MX-5 has a 230 cm wheelbase, with a longitudinal engine that has to be placed behind the front wheels to balance weight, so the very long front hood and the seats placed on the very back of the car. The Barchetta has 244.3 cm wheelbase, so they had more room to work with and, thanks to the transversal engine, has a shorter hood and the seats are placed more centrally.
Tengo un 1995 Barchetta rojo en españa ! Me encanta ! No hay problemas con lluvia aqui !! Yo lo arreglo, y no me cuesta mucho porque hay muchas cosas en ebay y otros lugares en internet, donde se puede comprar todo.
I think you just convinced me to buy a barchetta. I’m a 193cm tall cry baby whining (with your front-wheel-cry-babies voice):”Oh it’s too small, my head touches the roof”. But you made me realize: it’s a barchetta type of car, a small two seater roadster with a tiny front window and NO ROOF. If one considers the Fiat to be just that, the fact it even has got a roof is an absolute bonus! Thanks for the enlightement!
As a fellow Barchetta owner I shed a tear when the car washer used a power washer over the windows. These cars are not and never will be water tight. You're just asking for rot doing that!
Luckily this one pretty much is, and I wasn't worried because I was gonna go on a roofless drive after. It's very hard to convince washers not to do that, I do try every time tho lol
It's all easily available, including performance stuff, this engine was shared on other models too! Sick prices on original body parts, but some folks are making them for a more affordable price!
As It often is with youngtimers, It really depends on how good the one you buy is. A neglected one would surely be a money pit... Small mechanical repairs are pretty cheap, while original body parts are quite expensive,
I'm 180... cabrio's not having headroom is a problem really... if you wanna go vintage Italian you can get a classic 124 Spider America, no problem fitting in that one!
Hey, Mazda MX5 or this? looking to have a fun drive for a month. Budget is 1400. We found a yellow Barchetta and couple black MX5s'. Thank you we have 15 days to choose.
You found a running Barchetta for under 1400??? That's insane. I'd totally go for it, especially since it's much harder to find a cheap barchetta than a cheap mx5!
@@AdrianosClassicGarage No rust just bumper side damage, so I'm guessing around a £300 repair and we can sell it for 4-6k but bought it for 1500 in the end. Was selling for 1700 but didn't get it down in the end to 1400
Alas, never made with the steering wheel on the right side. By which I mean, the right side! Odd, as the UK is the biggest European market for droptops.
Why this car looking the front side reminds me of a baby Ferrari 550 Maranello, i think Fiat should've made rwd either front or mid engine as a continuation of the x1/9 nevertheless the car is beatiful.
Its damn fast IF you know how to drive FWD. Go in fast, gear down, and full gass. Its a front wheel drive. It will pull you throgh the bends (if you know how to drive it), not push you into trouble. But, its not as RWD, or a 4WD, you need to learn and feel how to drive this woman.Shes allways fun, but her limits are way beyond what you would think. Shes mean. Just gear down, hit the bend and give her hell. She can take it. Just remember, its FWD, you dont need to slow down like a retarded RWD car. And oh, theres no electronic mumbo jumbo here. Its you, the car, and the road.
La descrizione TH-cam la fa mettere in tante lingue diverse. Tu la vedi in italiano perché sei italiano. Comunque ci sono i sottotitoli per chi non sa l'inglese. Grazie del suggerimento costruttivo, ma penso che lascerò aperto 😂
Bought mine eleven years ago and don't want to let it go - best car ever!
For 19 years, Buttercup, my yellow Barchetta has given me many good times and has been remarkably practical as my only car. She is a little bashed around her body, but thats 9 years in Paris for you, the 10 years in Belgium have been much kinder. I see nothing today that compares to her beauty
Thank´s for the Video, Adriano. The „b“, as we call it, is probably one the most underrated cars ever. It´s a Therapie-mobile: After a hard day at work, come home, get into the b, top down, and after a few meters, the smile returns to your face and you are just feel good! It´s cheap to buy, cheap to maintain and insure and give´ s more back, than it takes. I love my barchetta. And I never would trade it!
Very well said!
Grazie Adriano for your review! It is exactly as you say: just enjoy the ride while this beautiful little machine takes you places.
Thank you man!
I owned when when I was 20! It was a really cool time! I loved the motor und its classic looks!
Why did you get rid of it?
I just changed the oil in mine today, Great little car even if the weather over here in the Netherlands isn’t always as nice as in Italy. Great review!
Thank you! Do you have the hard top?
Adriano's Classic Garage Sadly i do not have a hard top for during the winter. But luckely can the heater blow hot enough
If you keep your eyes open for listings online, you could find one for less than 500€, and it is really well made, so it might be worth it for winters!
@@AdrianosClassicGarage i need that tshirt where did you bought it
@@ardijankovaci I made them myself! You can support the channel and get one on adrianosclassicgarage.com!
Adriano what a beautiful review, especially the last minutes, greetings from Greece, i wish that i find a red one and enjoy that special driving experience!!!
Thank you very much!
This video makes me want one. It's affordable, fun and dope. An Italian Miata/Z3/Elise. Such a beautiful car.
Nah, go for an Mr2 MK3 much more fun and much better equipped. Drives better and build quality is vastly superior. Oh and it looks much better too especially with the TTE pack like mine
I am picking mine up on Saturday, a red 1998 and it is a beauty!
Thank you Adriano for the memories!... I had one of these when they were new, loved it, drove 100,000kms in it, moved to three different countries with it. In one year these become legal in the USA where I live now and I will import one immediately. I just need to choose the color. I had green but always wanted the orange.
I too winced when I saw the power washer attacking the window seals... they were never very watertight.
Amazing! Hit me up, i'll find you a good orange one!
I had a silver one! Always imagined it was an Aston Martin! As a modern classic... please choose orange!!!😊 ...Oh Man, I miss that little funcar!
So did you buy one?
Beautiful car🤩, the Fiat Coupe 20 valve Turbo Plus was one of my favourite car's for a while.
Fastest FWD car around on launch with it's incredible sounding 5 cylinder engine.
But they were so nice looking too🤩
Yeah the turbo is pretty sick!
@@AdrianosClassicGarage
Can you do a review of one?
It's actually worthwhile holding onto one to look after, they are going up in value really fast🌟💸
Grazie mille Adriano!! Superb video, shooting, editing, as well as the incidental music. It must have taken you a long time to complete. My Barchetta spends a lot of its time sideways....That makes for Grande smiles. But not so from the BMW or other car drivers. Take yours out on quiet roads. Push it hard and you will see what I mean. My barchetta is 1050Kg WITH 1/2 fuel. My visit to Bella Italia will be next year now. Very sadly. Ciao Mike
Hey Mike! Thank you for your message, it makes me feel like the time I spent making the video was well spent!
I took the Barchetta to the countryside yesterday, lots of fun indeed! ;)
Too bad you had to postpone, I'm sure next year won't be anything like this one!
I have an idea of what it takes to make an ordinary video Adriano. Yours is far from ordinary. I very much look forward to see what you buy next for your rental fleet. I wish you much success. Please stay in touch if you can. If you need anything from either the UK or Germany GET IN TOUCH. Happy to help. Just as info. I have rebuilt the front suspension (130K Km) Bilstein suspension now fitted (not hard at all. Very similar to the new 124 Spider Abarth setup) Big improvement to the steering. Not worth the 700+ € though. Ciao. Mike@@AdrianosClassicGarage
@@AdrianosClassicGarage Hey Adriano. I am meeting friends in Roma around the 20th August. Can you recommend somewhere to stay for four-5 days. Not too expensive?? Planning on coming by to see you as well. Kind regards Mike.
Always liked this, the Coupe, the Stilo too and of course the 500; salute from Honduras!
I should make a video on the coupé turbo! Cheers!
I have a Stilo Abarth manual and have owned around seven Fiat Coupes!
dont forget the lancia y elefantino rosso witch was actualy designed by the same man
Great review , I have a red 2003 Sergio Tacchini version barchetta, lots of fun
Thanks! Love the Red, even flashier!
Awesome review! Stunning car Adriano
Grazie Cameron!
Just found your Great review and looking to buy one here in France.
Ooo... red roof is rather daring...I’m an MX-5 fan and this looks bigger and more comfortable than the Mazda... the engine bay looks much more organised than Mazda’s effort with the NA 1.6...
I think both the Miata and the Barchetta are great at what they were meant to be, granted they are meant to be a little different. The MX-5 is already a legend, and rightfully popular. I hope the Barchettas will get a bit of recognition before they become too rare!
the MX-5 has a 230 cm wheelbase, with a longitudinal engine that has to be placed behind the front wheels to balance weight, so the very long front hood and the seats placed on the very back of the car.
The Barchetta has 244.3 cm wheelbase, so they had more room to work with and, thanks to the transversal engine, has a shorter hood and the seats are placed more centrally.
Tengo un 1995 Barchetta rojo en españa ! Me encanta ! No hay problemas con lluvia aqui !!
Yo lo arreglo, y no me cuesta mucho porque hay muchas cosas en ebay y otros lugares en internet, donde se puede comprar todo.
Yeah, it's a great car! Enjoy!
It looks like a great little car for driving around the Spanish mountains. I'm trying to find one now.
Great video and great tribute to this little soft top. Damn you now I have to buy one...
You'd never know it was based on an eco hatchback
So it looks good, it's a small italian convertible, severely underrated and it has racing pedigree. It's no doubt a future classic!
@@dailydriverreviews thanks man! You'd have a lot of fun with it, i'll let you try when you come to Rome!
@@AdrianosClassicGarage You'll make an Italian out of me yet :D
That's the plan!
Best car ever! I have a red one :) Greetings from Hungary!!!!
Red looks GOOD! :D
@@AdrianosClassicGarage Mini Ferrari :)
Nice video mate!
Thanks mate!
Good job on doing video on Barchetta. I think i'm gonna get one. Thanks ;)
Thank you! Nice choice!
Possibly the most fun car I've ever owned though the RX8 was a hoot.
Ciao Adriano, bella la barchetta e bella anche Sabaudia of course ::))
Grazie!
got one my self in Malaga :) great little car
Good choice!
I think you just convinced me to buy a barchetta. I’m a 193cm tall cry baby whining (with your front-wheel-cry-babies voice):”Oh it’s too small, my head touches the roof”.
But you made me realize: it’s a barchetta type of car, a small two seater roadster with a tiny front window and NO ROOF. If one considers the Fiat to be just that, the fact it even has got a roof is an absolute bonus! Thanks for the enlightement!
Many thanks for the review of this beautifull little boat :)
Glad you liked it! :D
l have this car and it"s very good car and everybody looking at you when you cross the street 😁
Great video, great car!
:D
This was a major inspiration for the Audi TT. They made sure to make it more powerful and sturdy, then ruin it with heavy pig Quattro. FWD ftw!
Sorry when I go to Rome I'm not gonna rent the Barchetta... I have my own!! hahhaahahah. I love this thing, had it for 4 years now
Should I get one? Are they somewhat reliable
Ciao Adriano- hope all is well in Rome
Everything is still crazy here, but we are starting to go back to normal... Where do you live?
Adriano's Classic Garage I live north close to Milano but came to Rome for a little while
Big problems with the crankshaft ! I had 2 Barchetta and always the same problem. Breaks were not good...
As a fellow Barchetta owner I shed a tear when the car washer used a power washer over the windows.
These cars are not and never will be water tight. You're just asking for rot doing that!
Luckily this one pretty much is, and I wasn't worried because I was gonna go on a roofless drive after.
It's very hard to convince washers not to do that, I do try every time tho lol
Great review, hows the market for spare parts and after market upgrades?
It's all easily available, including performance stuff, this engine was shared on other models too! Sick prices on original body parts, but some folks are making them for a more affordable price!
Great video! I'm thinking about buying one, is it reliable enough to be a daily driver? What about the cost of fixing it? Thanks in advance :)
As It often is with youngtimers, It really depends on how good the one you buy is. A neglected one would surely be a money pit... Small mechanical repairs are pretty cheap, while original body parts are quite expensive,
@@AdrianosClassicGarage Any things I should be worried about when buying one? Anything specific mechanically?
I want it as my first car, budget up to 5,000€. Is it a good decision? :)
@@vainis I was considering one for a 1st car too. I'm probably gonna go for an Alfa Romeo GT 3.2 though... if I can find one that is.
Hallo Adriano, how tall are you?Looking for cabrio for my son,he is 189cm.
I'm 180... cabrio's not having headroom is a problem really... if you wanna go vintage Italian you can get a classic 124 Spider America, no problem fitting in that one!
I'm 193 and I own a barchetta as well. You have to adjust your seating position a little but it works perfectly, for more than 50.000 kms already!
Super!
:D
Hey, Mazda MX5 or this? looking to have a fun drive for a month. Budget is 1400. We found a yellow Barchetta and couple black MX5s'. Thank you we have 15 days to choose.
You found a running Barchetta for under 1400??? That's insane. I'd totally go for it, especially since it's much harder to find a cheap barchetta than a cheap mx5!
@@AdrianosClassicGarage yep going to see it in about 1 hour ill keep you posted :)
How good is it?
@@AdrianosClassicGarage No rust just bumper side damage, so I'm guessing around a £300 repair and we can sell it for 4-6k but bought it for 1500 in the end. Was selling for 1700 but didn't get it down in the end to 1400
@@AdrianosClassicGarage The poor guy didn't have time to repair and sell it and needed it off his driveway
Peccato non trovare la versione in italiano. Ne ho una di barchetta ed ero curioso di capire il tuo punto di vista.
A Roma, dove vive Adriano, direbbero : " ADRIA' PARLA COME MAGNI!!!'
Alas, never made with the steering wheel on the right side. By which I mean, the right side! Odd, as the UK is the biggest European market for droptops.
Yes, but the best places to drive it are on holiday from the UK - Spain, France and of course Italy...
Quanto costa adesso una barchetta?
Dai 4 ai 9000 euro :)
Best car. I have 3 barchetta😍😍
I have 3 classic 500's, but i sure want more barchetta's too! :D
Nice. Good luck friend!
You can buy from romania. The price is better. Or from italy..
Perché non fai più video
Ne ho un sacco da montare, spero di pubblicarli presto!
Why this car looking the front side reminds me of a baby Ferrari 550 Maranello, i think Fiat should've made rwd either front or mid engine as a continuation of the x1/9 nevertheless the car is beatiful.
Even if it's fwd it's a lot of fun! As an ex x1/9 owner, I would have loved for fiat to go that route tho!
El cotxe de la meva vida. Des de fa 16 anys la meva Barchetta Palinuro funciona perfecta.
Great!
nice car
Thanks!
RED ROOF ???
PAINT BLACK....
Came with it...I also have the black one :)
I think that you are italian Guy
Its damn fast IF you know how to drive FWD. Go in fast, gear down, and full gass. Its a front wheel drive. It will pull you throgh the bends (if you know how to drive it), not push you into trouble. But, its not as RWD, or a 4WD, you need to learn and feel how to drive this woman.Shes allways fun, but her limits are way beyond what you would think. Shes mean. Just gear down, hit the bend and give her hell. She can take it. Just remember, its FWD, you dont need to slow down like a retarded RWD car. And oh, theres no electronic mumbo jumbo here. Its you, the car, and the road.
I think it's pasta its prime...
Non capisco perché parlare in inglese che nella descrizione scrivo in italiano... Chiudi tutto va.
La descrizione TH-cam la fa mettere in tante lingue diverse. Tu la vedi in italiano perché sei italiano. Comunque ci sono i sottotitoli per chi non sa l'inglese. Grazie del suggerimento costruttivo, ma penso che lascerò aperto 😂