2014 Abarth 695 C Edizione Maserati

The Abarth 695C Edizione Maserati is one of the more charming oddities of the Fiat 500 era: a 1.4-litre T-Jet turbo four pushing 180 bhp and 249 Nm through a small, light cabin with a fabric roof that rolls back. Developed in collaboration with Maserati, the Edizione trim is distinguished by its Maserati-sourced leather interior, and this example is trimmed in Sand leather.

This 2014 car has covered just 24,896 miles, which is low for a decade-old small performance car that is often used hard. It is finished with an automatic gearbox, dual-zone climate control, bi-xenon headlights, a JBL hi-fi and the Blue&Me hands-free Bluetooth system. Claimed top speed is 139 mph, and the page quotes 151 g/km CO2 and around 44 mpg.

The Edizione Maserati was a limited, upmarket take on the Abarth 695 recipe, pairing the pocket-rocket character with a more refined interior than the standard cars. With low mileage and the desirable Sand Maserati leather, it appeals to those who want a usable, characterful hot hatch with open-top motoring.