Highlights

Original and unrestored inside and out according to the vendor
Low mileage, retaining original running in instructions on the windscreen
Dry stored for many years as part of a large car collection

The Appeal

Intended as a replacement for the popular 600, Fiat’s 850 was intended as a compact city car that could tackle the longer journeys its predecessors struggled with. Priced competitively and built to a budget, the 850 was a true people’s car and the nature of their usage means that comparatively few original, low mileage examples survive.

Here we have a delightfully original, apparently unrestored Fiat 850 with just over 22,000 miles on the odometer and the running in instructions still on the windscreen. In storage for the past 8-10 years as part of a large car collection, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire what must be one of the most original right-hand drive 850s around.

The History and Paperwork

Stored as part of a large private collection for a number of years
RHD car believed to have been in the UK for its whole life
Now in need of recommissioning

The Interior

‘Time warp’ condition - incredibly original and with little wear
Red vinyl upholstery in very good overall condition
The fabric is coming away slightly at the base of the driver’s seat
There is very little wear to the seat squabs and remarkably, no sagging or stretching
The door cards match the seats and are in good shape for their age
Very little age is evident on the dashboard which still bears a period Britax sticker
A little crazing is evident around the switchgear although it is quite usable
The floor and bulkhead are lined with ribbed rubber matting which is in good condition
Running in instructions are still legible on the inside of the windscreen
The front luggage compartment is not lined, revealing the steel body to be in good shape

The Exterior

White paintwork presents really well and holds a good shine
Smart original brightwork without damage and pitting
Period-correct Fiat branded mud flaps
The vendor informs us that some bodywork and paint correction is required in places - pointing out some blemishes on the engine lid
There is some paint bubbling around the lower quarters
The vendor assures us that no welding is required anywhere on the vehicle
The badging is patinated, but eminently serviceable
The steel wheels have hubcaps and present well
The tyres are apparently in fair condition

The Mechanics

850cc 4-cylinder engine
‘Idromatic’ semi-automatic transmission
Will require some recommissioning work
Original sticker on the air filter
Engine turns over freely

Summary

There can’t be many right-hand drive Fiat 850s in such original condition as this one. If you fancy a manageable winter recommissioning project that can be completed within a small garage, this would be a fantastic candidate for your attention.

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