Elderly neighbour stopped driving her 2001 Fiat Seicento in 2013.
Car was bought new, always garaged at night, never used in wintry salty weather, location is inland away from the sea.
26,000 miles since new. Underbody and underbonnet looks like a 6 year-old car. Only light surface rust on the rear suspension arms (where they usually rot) and the original chassis paint still mostly intact. Exhaust in perfect (external) condition.Has been stored in a dry, windowless garage since 2012/2013, where it has always been kept since new in fact. Tyres almost like new. No sign of sidewall perishing.
Has a nasty dent behind the front offside headlamp in the wing but doesn't seem to have affected the headlamp fit.
Battery was flat but a lithium start-pack got it going after about 5 seconds and it runs like new. No rattles or noises although clutch made an abrasive noise when gently engaged probably because of light surface rust on the flywheel.
Handbrake was on and vehicle needed a firm (but not violent) heave to move, when there was distinct thwack as the rear shoes released, then it moves freely.
Has a full tank of petrol !!, or the guage or sender is stuck. Speedo shows a symbol with the word 'code' in red. Not sure what this is, maybe radio code needed.
Value as a private sale anyone ?????