Abarth 695 for Export from Dubai

Abarth 695 for export from Dubai: the top-of-the-range 500 that is often a special edition

Abarth uses the 695 name for the strongest and most exclusive cars built on the small Fiat 500 platform. Where the 595 is the main model line, the 695 has tended to be the halo version, often produced in limited numbers and tied to a name or an event. That tells you how to read an Abarth 695 for export from Dubai: the exact edition matters far more than the 695 badge alone, and two cars with the same name can be worth very different amounts.

It is a small three-door hatchback with four seats and a turbocharged 1.4-litre petrol engine. Buyers are usually collectors or enthusiasts, not people looking for a cheap runabout. For cars that stay in the UAE, the used Abarth 695 page for Dubai lists vehicles sold for local use. The cars here are offered by sellers who are happy to see them leave the country.

A limited edition is only valuable if it is genuine. Ask for the build number if the car claims one, and compare it with the plaque on the dashboard or the sill.

Which Abarth 695 you have: the editions that have carried the name

There is no single 695 generation. The car is the same Fiat 500 platform used by the 595, with its own run of special versions layered on top. Over the years the name has covered cars such as the Tributo Ferrari, the Maserati edition, the Biposto, the Rivale, the 70th Anniversary and the Tributo 131 Rally. Each had its own paint, wheels, interior and, in some cases, mechanical changes.

The Biposto stands apart. It was built as a lightweight two-seater with a dog-ring gearbox, a racing-style exhaust and stripped rear seats, and it is closer to a road-legal track car than a city hatchback. The Tributo and anniversary editions were more about colours, badges and equipment than a different driving feel.

This diversity is why listing text can mislead. Some sellers write 695 for any hot Abarth, even when the car is a 595 with a few extras. The registration document should state the model, and the plate on the car should confirm the identity. Ask the seller which named edition the car belongs to, then check that against Abarth's own description.

What a 695 changes under the skin, and what is only cosmetic

Mechanically, the 695 builds on the 1.4-litre turbo engine used across the Abarth range, in a higher state of tune on the stronger versions, reaching about 180 horsepower on later cars and slightly more on the Biposto. The upgrades vary by edition and can include larger brakes, uprated dampers, forged wheels and a performance exhaust.

The cosmetic side is easier to see and easier to fake. Special paint, striping, carbon-look trim and badges are on every edition. A genuine car will have its special kit in the right places and match the factory description. A copy will usually fall short on the details, such as stitching, wheel design or the numbered plate.

For a buyer this is an advantage, because you can verify the car against a published specification. Download the factory description for the edition and compare each item in the photographs. If the seller cannot show the equipment you expect, either the car is not the edition claimed or it has been altered.

Another point is how the cars were sold. Several 695 editions came with a numbered plaque, a certificate and a presentation pack, and those items belong with the car. If the seller says the pack is missing, treat that as a reduction in value and not as a detail to ignore.

Hatchback, cabriolet and the practical limits of a car this size

The 695 is normally a three-door hatchback. Some editions were also offered with a fabric roof that opens, in the same way the 595C does, and in these the side structure remains. Seats are four in most versions and two in the Biposto, where the rear seats are replaced with a bare floor and a harness bar.

Luggage space is small. A suitcase and a soft bag fit behind the front seats, and not much else. This is a car for enjoyment, and it has little use for a family, which explains why buyers pay on rarity and condition instead of on space.

Ride quality is firm. If you have not driven one, remember that the stiff suspension and short wheelbase make the car busy on rough roads. That is part of the appeal for enthusiasts but a drawback for others.

What sets the price of an Abarth 695 sold for export

Every 695 is priced on its own story. Edition and rarity come first. A numbered limited run with a complete book of documents is worth far more than a standard car, and a Biposto commands more than a trim-level edition.

Mileage and use come second. A garaged car with low mileage is a collector's piece, while a heavily driven one is just a fast small hatchback. Look at the odometer, the tyres, the brake wear and the interior seat bolsters.

Originality matters next. Unmodified cars are easier to resell, and parts such as original wheels, exhaust and seats should still be present. Missing certificates, plaques or the original book packs reduce the figure.

Freight rounds out the cost. Shipping a small car is cheaper than shipping a large one, but a rare car usually travels in a container for protection, which costs more than open roll-on roll-off space. Compare the full landed cost, not the seller's figure alone.

A further consideration is the market for such cars abroad. Buyers who collect small performance hatchbacks follow the editions closely and know which ones were made in the hundreds and which in the thousands. A common edition in good order sells slowly, so it helps to know your buyer before you pay for a rare one.

Gulf-specification cars and cars built for other markets

Some 695 editions were built in small batches and shared out between markets. A Gulf car arrived through the regional distributor and carries paperwork from it, while others come to the UAE as personal imports. Either can be a good car, but the story must be clear.

Specification differences are often small. Headlight beam pattern, dashboard units, radio region and lighting regulations may differ between markets. For a collector, the first-sale market is part of the history and often noted on the build documents.

For export, think about the person who buys it next. A car that matches the rules of its new home needs fewer changes. If you plan to register the car abroad, ask whether the lights, speedometer and emissions label match local requirements, and whether any change could harm its collector value.

Warranty is rarely a factor on a car of this age, but service records are. Gulf service stamps show that the car was maintained by people who understood the engine's tune, and that has a real influence on how a later buyer views it.

How to buy an Abarth 695 in Dubai for export, step by step

Decide where the car is going before you look at any listing, and find that country's rules on age, emissions and documents. Special editions can be treated as classics or as modified cars, which changes the paperwork, so ask early.

Browse the cars listed here. They come from verified UAE sellers, and you deal with the seller directly. OneClickDrive connects the two parties and charges no commission, but it does not inspect, ship or paper the car.

Ask for the registration card, the VIN, the build plaque, the service history and close-up photographs of anything that makes the edition special. Request a video of the engine starting cold. An independent inspection by a specialist is worth the cost on a rare car.

Choose a forwarder with experience in shipping low-slung performance cars. They will advise on container shipping and on how to secure the car. Sign a written agreement before paying a deposit, and keep the balance until the documents are with you.

Age limits, emissions, steering side and what to ask before paying

Because the 695 name has existed for more than ten years, age matters. Some countries cap the age of imported cars, while others relax rules for limited-edition or collector vehicles. Ask the authority whether a special edition counts as a classic, and which date they count from, first registration or build.

Emissions are a second test. A turbocharged petrol engine of this era may meet the standard in one market and fail in another, and a performance exhaust can make the situation worse. Ask the authority directly and get the answer in writing.

Remember the steering side. Every UAE car has the steering wheel on the left. A country that accepts only right-hand-drive vehicles will not register this car.

Before paying, ask these things. Is there bank finance or an unpaid fine on the car? Does the VIN match the registration? Has it been in an accident? Which edition is it, and how can that be proved? Does it have the equipment of that edition? What documents will the forwarder need from the seller?

One more check is worth the time. Ask the seller to confirm in writing which edition the car is and to send the photographs that prove it. If a dispute arises later, that message is your evidence, and it costs nothing to collect.

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