2005 Fiat Stilo Schumacher Edition

Highlights

• ‘Schumacher’ limited edition

• No. 125 of 200 made

• Only one former keeper

• Low mileage

• 2.4-litre 20V engine

Overview

Here’s a car you’d probably forgotten about, or even never heard of. The Fiat Stilo was introduced to the world in 2001, with the expectation of being lapped up by European buyers keen on hot hatches at the time. Sales figures were not quite what the company had hoped for, and even fewer Stilos have survived to this day, making it something of a rarity. 

In an increasingly desperate attempt to garner interest in the Stilo, Fiat released a number of special editions. These included, bizarrely, the ‘Xbox’ edition — which featured flashes of neon green trim — and this ‘Schumacher’ edition. It comes fitted with the top-of-the-range five-cylinder, 20-valve, 2.4-litre engine and has the distinguishing feature of being painted Ferrari Red. Other unique features include the numbered plaque on the dashboard indicating that this car was the 125th Schumacher edition to be sold, out of just 200 in the UK. The snazzy pedals and limited edition badges are also features of the model. 

That 2.4-litre engine is snugly fitted into the engine bay, and its power is fed to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The Schumacher edition features lowered suspension, with the front given slightly more lowering than the rear, and the wheel arches re-profiled to fit neatly. 

This particular Stilo comes with only one registered former keeper, and it has clearly been carefully looked after. That bright red paintwork remains in excellent condition, and the interior is also very well preserved. It’s a shame the Stilo wasn’t a sales success when new, but at least that means you can be pretty sure you won’t pass many others on the road. If it’s rarity you’re after, then this Fiat has it by the bucketful. Or should that be thimbleful? 

History and documentation

• Registered October 31st 2005

• Stamped service book with services as follows: Nov 2006 @ 5,390 miles, Nov 2007 @ 8,884 miles, Oct 2008 @ 11,025 miles, Oct 2009 @ 13,415 miles, Oct 2010 @ 16,124 miles, Oct 2011 @ 18,643 miles, Oct 2012 @ 20,970 miles, Oct 2014 @ 25,015 miles, Oct 2017 @ 19,892 miles, Oct 2019 @ 32,915 miles, Oct 2020 @ 33,767 miles, May 2025 @ 35,762 miles

• Original owner’s handbook

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Two keys

• Current MOT with no advisories expires Mar 4th 2026

• V5 present in owner’s name

• One former keeper

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Simple, unfussy design keeps the interior of this Stilo stylish

• Black cloth upholstery in good condition 

• Only slight wear to the driver’s seat upholstery

• The seller notes that the front passenger seat would benefit from a valet

• Manual seat adjusters

• Brushed aluminium pedal covers 

• Black carpets and red-piped footwell mats 

• Black door cards and centre console to match the upholstery 

• Leather-trimmed, multi-function steering wheel

• Automatic dual-zone air conditioning

• Numbered plaque on the dashboard 

• Original analogue instruments 

• Stereo/CD changer 

• There are a few sticky buttons 

• Rear seating for three passengers, showing hardly any sign of use

• Headlining clean and tidy, with no sagging or rips

• Spacious hatchback boot to the rear 

• Space-saver spare wheel and toolkit stowed under the boot floor 

Exterior

• Three-door hatchback design

• Specially designed bodykit for the Schumacher edition 

• Finished in Ferrari Rosso red paint

• The paint remains very well presented throughout

• Just one small scratch on the nearside rear wheelarch 

• Otherwise, there are just a few tiny stonechips and superficial scratches

• The body panels look good, with no dents that we could see

• 18-inch Fiat alloy wheels

• The wheels are well preserved, with no significant scuffs or damage

• FIAT badges and limited edition Michael Schumacher badges 

• Headlights clear and bright

• Heated rear windscreen

• There is a little damage to the mesh trim on the rear bumper 

• Some corrosion on the underside of the car 

• Twin-exit exhaust

Mechanical

• 2,446 cc five-cylinder 20-valve engine

• Produces 170 bhp bhp, and 163  lb ft

• 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• Front-wheel drive

• The 2.4-litre engine fills the engine bay nicely 

• ABS, ESP, and traction control

• From the factory, the Schumacher Edition is lowered 25mm at the front and 17mm at the rear, with wheel arch heights adjusted accordingly 

• There is some corrosion to the suspension components and exhaust system

• The most recent service stamp indicates that the engine oil and filter were changed in May 2025

• The seller tells us that the car starts, stops, and sounds as it should do

• No mechanical issues reported 

Summary

Fiat Stilos don’t come on the market every day of the week. Especially not the rare and desirable Schumacher edition. Other than the connection to the Formula1 legend, the distinguishing feature of this model is its fabulous Ferrari Red paintwork. The world would be a better place if more cars were painted Ferrari Red. So you can do your bit towards this noble cause by placing a bid on this example of the endangered species which is the Fiat Stilo. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Chelmsford, Essex