2005 FIAT STILO SCHUMACHER LIMITED EDITION

KEY FACTS

• A rare hot hatch, built to commemorate the F1 legend’s seventh World Championship title, with very low mileage and in pristine condition throughout.
• Under the bonnet is a 2.4-litre inline-four, producing around 170hp, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission driving the front wheels.
• The odometer shows just 25,643 km from new.
• Built in 2005 and understood to have been delivered to its first owner in Singapore, this Stilo Schumacher was brought into Australia in 2009 as a personal import by a devoted marque enthusiast and Fiat Club member. The model was never offered as a new car in the country, so today it is believed to be the only such car in Australia.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Ferrari Rosso Corsa, the Zender body kit gives this Stilo a purposeful stance, with revised front and rear bumpers, deeper sills, and a subtle roof spoiler.
• Rather than being given some garish vinyl decals, the only nod to the inspiration for the model are the discreet black and silver plaques at the trailing ends of the side skirts, showing the car as an ‘MS Limited Edition’.
• It rides on unique 17-inch alloy wheels, which are in great shape with no damage.
• The front seats have perforated centre panels, and are emblazoned with the ‘MS Limited Edition’ motif on the backrests. The factory features include a sporting metal pedal set, push-button start, white instrument dials, and a multi-function steering wheel.
• A silver plaque on the centre of the dashboard confirms that it is car number 1934 of the limited run.
• Accompanying the Fiat is an original brochure, Stilo handbook, service record, lots of old maintenance receipts, and both original keys.

CONDITION

• Today, its bodywork and paint are reported to be in genuinely pristine condition, with no prior damage, and no unsightly blemishes in the Rosso Corsa finish.
• In the cabin, the smart black leather upholstery is in superb order, with only modest signs of use on the driver’s seat.
• There are no reported faults, and all of the switchgear is said to work as it should.
• Its last roadworthiness inspection was carried out in December 2020, when it is reported to have received a clean pass with no warnings or alerts about the car’s condition.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last scheduled maintenance was carried out at approximately 25,000 km by Hughes Supercar Services in Braeside, Victoria. This consisted of a full service, as well as replacement of the tyres.
• The previous detailed service history also records the last renewal of the cam belt in 2016, and the vendor states that it carries all the hallmarks of a well-maintained example.

SUMMARY

This Fiat Stilo Schumacher Limited Edition is a superb example of an unusual Italian hot hatch, which has all the makings of a modern classic with its limited build run, motorsport connections, and strong performance making for a compelling package. While it would make an intriguing addition to any collection, this car is also ready to drive and relish on twisting mountain roads, where it is sure to put a big smile on the next owner’s face.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.