The FIAT 500C (2009-16) 2DR CONVERTIBLE ABARTH 1.4T-JET 160 EU5 595 TURISMO AUTO5 is a sporty small convertible city car, blending the familiar retro Fiat 500 look with open-air motoring. In the UK it sits above ordinary town cars as a characterful, performance-focused alternative to compact hatchbacks and small coupés. mycarcheck.com has recorded 159 checks for this version, covering 69 distinct VINs, a useful UK sample. The average private sale valuation is £6,800, while average recorded mileage is 47,000 miles. Owners have averaged 4,000 miles a year and around 3.65 previous keepers, suggesting many examples have changed hands several times. Its folding fabric roof and lively turbocharged engine make it more entertaining than a standard Fiat 500C, while the automatic suits stop-start town driving. Compared with a MINI Convertible, it is smaller and more playful. Best for singles or couples seeking a stylish commuter or weekend car, not space-hungry families.