Introduced in 1964, the FIAT 850 would prove an immense success for the Italian firm, with over 1.75 million sold by the time production ceased in 1972. A unitary construction design powered by a 843cc four-cylinder water-cooled engine, the 850 demonstrated that a rear-engined saloon really could be made to handle. Coupé and Bertone-built Spider versions were introduced in 1965 boasting more powerful engines and disc front brakes. With these two models FIAT reintroduced the circular, laurel-surrounded badge used on its successful competition cars of the 1920s. Early in 1968 the duo were revised as the 'Sport' models with 903cc engine, alternator electrics and a number of external styling changes, the most obvious of which was the adoption of four-lamp lighting at both ends on the Coupé. Now with 52bhp (DIN) on tap, the latter was a genuine 90mph (145km/h) car that nevertheless could still return in excess of 40 miles per gallon (approximately 7l/100km) if driven with restraint. An early-series example with covered headlights, this restored 850 Spider is described by the vendor as in generally good condition. The car is finished in white with black interior and comes with French Carte Grise. An ideal introduction to the pleasures of Italian sports car ownership at a most affordable price. Introduite en 1964, la Fiat 850 à moteur quatre cylindres arrière connut un immense succès. Bertone réussit à en produire d'élégantes versions coupé et spider dotées d'un moteur plus poussé et de freins avant à disque. Cette voiture de la première série avec phares à glace inclinée, restaurée et peinte en blanc avec intérieur noir, possède sa carte grise française. Une excellente occasion de goûter aux sportives italiennes pour un investissement raisonnable.
Introduced in 1964, the FIAT 850 would prove an immense success for the Italian firm, with over 1.75 million sold by the time production ceased in 1972. A unitary construction design powered by a 843cc four-cylinder water-cooled engine, the 850 demonstrated that a rear-engined saloon really could be made to handle. Coupé and Bertone-built Spider versions were introduced in 1965 boasting more powerful engines and disc front brakes. With these two models FIAT reintroduced the circular, laurel-surrounded badge used on its successful competition cars of the 1920s. Early in 1968 the duo were revised as the 'Sport' models with 903cc engine, alternator electrics and a number of external styling changes, the most obvious of which was the adoption of four-lamp lighting at both ends on the Coupé. Now with 52bhp (DIN) on tap, the latter was a genuine 90mph (145km/h) car that nevertheless could still return in excess of 40 miles per gallon (approximately 7l/100km) if driven with restraint. An early-series example with covered headlights, this restored 850 Spider is described by the vendor as in generally good condition. The car is finished in white with black interior and comes with French Carte Grise. An ideal introduction to the pleasures of Italian sports car ownership at a most affordable price. Introduite en 1964, la Fiat 850 à moteur quatre cylindres arrière connut un immense succès. Bertone réussit à en produire d'élégantes versions coupé et spider dotées d'un moteur plus poussé et de freins avant à disque. Cette voiture de la première série avec phares à glace inclinée, restaurée et peinte en blanc avec intérieur noir, possède sa carte grise française. Une excellente occasion de goûter aux sportives italiennes pour un investissement raisonnable.
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