Number of cylinders: 4
Service history: Present
Registration number: 01-69-96

The rich history of Fiat and the iconic Ritmo

When we talk about Italian automotive artistry, Fiat invariably emerges as one of the founding fathers. Ever since 1899, the marque has captured the hearts of car enthusiasts with its blend of design, engineering and passion. In the 1970s and '80s, Fiat was at its most creative, an era of experiment and style, of compact powerhouses brimming with character.

And then, in 1978, along came the Fiat Ritmo: a revolutionary model that changed the streetscape with its rounded shapes, forward-thinking engineering and unmistakable Italian flair. The Ritmo was different, modern, playful, and functional all at once. When Fiat decided to build a convertible variant in the 1980s, it became an ode to freedom and dolce vita.
The Fiat Ritmo Super Cabrio 100S was the crowning glory of that creativity, a rare model that combined the elegance of open-top motoring with the sporting flair of the Ritmo 100 series. Built in limited numbers and often finished by renowned coachbuilders, this version ranks today among the most sought-after Fiat classics ever made.

A unique Fiat Ritmo Super Cabrio 100S, as if time has stood still

The car standing before you is truly something special. A Fiat Ritmo Super Cabrio 100S with just 129 kilometres on the clock, yes, you read that correctly. This Ritmo has never been driven and remains in absolutely as-new condition. As if it rolled straight out of 1985, still carrying the scent of the Italian factory in Turin.

The exterior gleams in an elegant Two-Tone Silverblue paint, a colour scheme that perfectly embodies the 1980s: stylish, bold and full of character. Inside you will find an original cloth interior, fresh and immaculate, as if the seats have never been used. Every detail, from the gear lever to the little dials on the dashboard, breathes authenticity.

Under the bonnet lies the dependable powerplant that made the Ritmo series so beloved: lively, smooth, and with that distinctive Fiat sound that instantly brings a smile.

A collector's item of priceless value

This Fiat Ritmo Super Cabrio 100S comes from a collection and has always been stored dry, warm and with great care. It is not merely a car to be looked at, it is a piece of automotive history. For collectors, lovers of Italian cars, or anyone with a soft spot for the past, this is a unique chance to own a flawless, original example that you rarely come across.

The combination of as-new condition, low mileage and unique specification makes this Ritmo a genuine time capsule. This is a car you do not simply buy, you adopt a piece of motoring history.

Come and view this rare Fiat Ritmo

Words can only convey so much: you have to see this Fiat Ritmo Super Cabrio 100S with your own eyes to believe how exceptional it truly is. We warmly invite you to view this remarkable Fiat in our showroom in Katwijk.

Feel the atmosphere of the 1980s, admire the resplendent paintwork, and experience the charm of a car that has never seen the open road. Whether you are a collector, a lover of classic convertibles, or simply someone in search of something truly special, this Ritmo will enchant you.

Special features
• Full convertible specification with an elegantly folding soft top
• Original Two-Tone Silverblue metallic paint
• Unused cloth interior
• Manual transmission
• Low mileage: just 129 km!
• Original engine and components
• Formed part of a private collection, always kept indoors
• Sporting 100S specification
• Original radio and dashboard instruments
• 1980s Italian build quality

For the enthusiast who does want to drive it: do it. Bertone built this car to be driven open along an Italian coastal road, with the sun on your face and that Lampredi engine humming in the background. It deserves to be lived in. But do it with respect. This is not a car you leave in a festival car park.

Forty years old and not yet a hundred and thirty kilometres driven. Some things need no explanation.

Special features

• Mileage: 129 km original, never driven on public roads
• Bertone Supercabrio bodywork, built in Grugliasco near Turin
• 1600cc twin-cam engine (bialbero) designed by Ing. Aurelio Lampredi
• 105 bhp, five-speed manual gearbox
• Two-Tone Silverblue paint colour, original paint
• Matching numbers, matching colours
• Manually operated soft top with glass rear window
• Cloth interior in original, untouched condition
• Pirelli summer tyres 165/65/14 with 8.1 mm tread (practically new)
• Timing belts, bearings and fluids replaced as a precaution
• Includes the original Fiat owner's manual and Bertone supplement pages
• One of the best-preserved examples in the world

With an espresso that went cold long ago,
Nick Slinger

STEP 2 IN SHOWROOM | HooG Selections

The Fiat Ritmo 1985 is now in our showroom in Katwijk - € 28.450. The full presentation is complete: the cover is off and the car can be viewed right away.

At HooG Selections exclusively carefully selected classic vehicles, fully documented:
✔ Over 75 professional photos
✔ Fully scanned service history
✔ Official Carfax vehicle report
✔ Paint thickness report per body panel
✔ Complete original documentation

Visit our 6,000 m² showroom in Katwijk or view everything at:
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