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Highlights
- Restored around twenty years ago and used sparingly ever since
- Remarkably few blemishes inside or out
- Very original interior
- Later 903cc variant
The Appeal
Fiat’s small, rear engined cars had played a pivotal role in Italy’s post-war economic recovery and the 850 range represented the company’s last dalliance with the formula. The Spider and Coupé variants were aimed at the burgeoning sports car market and proved to be very successful.
We’re delighted to offer this late Fiat Sports Coupé, with a diminutive 903 cc inline-four - which was actually the largest engine fitted to an 850. The vendor informs us that this particular car was comprehensively restored around twenty years ago and has since been driven very sparingly. As a result, it remains in fantastic overall condition, retaining a good deal of its original look and feel as well.
The History and Paperwork
- We’re informed that it was restored during the early 2000s
- Several Italian registration documents past and present accompany the car
- Used very little in the past decade or so, but apparently in very good running order
- Stored in a dry garage when not in use.
The Interior
- Carefully preserved original specification
- A functional yet stylish interior
- Very few signs of use
- No excessive wear or any obvious signs of damage
- The vinyl upholstery exhibits barely any wear, with no sagging, rips or creating evident
- The dashboard presents immensely well, with no cracking to the top so far as we could see
- Smart Veglia instrumentation
- A discreet Voxson FM radio has been retrofitted under the dash
- The carpeting exhibits a few signs of wear and discolouration
- Period correct black and white rubber matting lines the footwells
- There’s not much wear evident to the controls
- Th headlining appears in good order considering its age
The Exterior
- Handsome coupé styling which looks elegant and sporty to this day
- Attractive white paintwork
- Very few noticeable scratches and chips
- The paint work looks to have been previously finished to a good standard
- Besides a small dent we noticed in the nearside rear, the bodywork appears really sound
- The vendor comments that there is no corrosion to the underside or bodywork
- We noticed a minute spec of rust under the offside rear quarter panel, but this does not appear to be extensive
- Smart chromework in very good overall condition
- Quad headlamp setup with stylish round lights at the rear
- Steel wheels finished with hubcaps which present well
The Mechanics
- 903cc inline four-cylinder engine positioned aft
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Presents well inside the engine compartment
- The vendor comments that the car has been serviced at regular intervals and so runs well
- Drives apparently without fault and the vendor doesn’t report any mechanical issues
Summary
The Fiat 850 is a true Italian icon and this Sports Coupé is amongst our favourite variants. This looks to be a really nice example, with an older restoration holding up well and a great deal of its originality preserved.
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