1996 Fiat Uno Travels Through Time, Reaches 2020 With Just 560 Miles On The Clock

The Fiat Uno subcompact hatchback is without a doubt one of the most recognizable nameplates ever sold by the Italian carmaker.

With around 9 million units built and sold around the world since 1983, the Fiat Uno is the eighth most produced automobile platform in history. With so many of them made, it’s hardly surprising that the Uno isn’t really a collectible.

However, if you’ve got a thing for the Fiat Uno, we found the perfect example for you. You’re looking at a late model in pristine condition that a dealer in Germany is selling for €5,900 – the equivalent of around $6,950.

Now, before you start thinking the seller is mad for asking so much money for a 1996 Fiat Uno, you should know that we’re not talking about a regular model. This immaculate Marine Blue metallic car has been a demo vehicle all its life, covering just 900 kilometers (559 miles) since it was first registered in Germany in September 1996.

It is in “absolutely new” condition and still has the factory plastic wraps on the rear seats and the footwell. According to the listing, the Fiat Uno has been kept in a garage ever since rolling off the assembly line and was only moved occasionally for service and general inspections. We assume it was also taken for short drives with prospective customers.

The gray interior with plaid seats looks perfect, though it’s easy to see that the Fiat Uno did not offer any of the creature comforts we take for granted in 2020. There are no digital screens inside, no air conditioning, no stereo, no multifunction steering wheel, no power windows, and the list can continue.

The engine is basic too, with this particular example featuring the 1.0-liter ‘Fire’ four-cylinder petrol rated at just 45 PS (44 HP) and 74 Nm (55 lb-ft) of torque. Mated to a five-speed manual transmission, the unit only gave the Uno enough push to reach 145 km/h (90 mph). Getting there must have taken an eternity, however, as the Uno needed almost 18 seconds just to get from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph). Oh, how the times have changed.