Modern day Fiat 850 Spyder that was never marketed as such.
Just like the 850 Spyder the Barchetta was based on something mediocre (the MkII Punto) but was spectacular. Even the Punto HGT based version we got was a supermodel compared to a supertramp styling wise.
Also like the 850 being left hand drive only; made the car cool by default.
Didn't sell very well compared to the MX5, MGF and such of the time and of course the poor thing had to compete with the Fiat Coupe and Alfa Spider. All adds to exclusivity now.
If Fiat has pulled the "Modern day 850" pin the Barchetta could have been as big as the BMW MINI or new Fiat 500 but I for one am glad they didn't. If this car was popular with the trendy's it would be "like totes so 90's" now but when you look at 90's cars it's hard to find anything that looks as good, handles as well, is as easy to live with and most important is anywhere near as cool.
Understated and one to watch as it takes the classic market by storm.
(Yes I'm about to buy one)