1971 Fiat 850 Sport Coupe
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Engine: 847cc Transmission: 4 speed manual Features: Older restored car in lovely patina condition |
The Fiat 850 (Tipo 100G) is a small rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive car manufactured and marketed by Italian car manufacturer Fiat from 1964 to 1973. Its technical design was an evolution of the successful Fiat 600. The internal name for the Fiat 600 development project was "Project 100" and consequently, the internal Fiat codename for the 850 project was 100G (G was a follow on of model designations for the 600 which ran from A to F).
The engine of the 850 was based on that of the Fiat 600, but had its capacity increased to 843 cc. The 850 came in two versions: "normale" (standard) with 34 hp (25 kW) and engine code 100G.000 and "super" with 37 hp (28 kW) and engine code 100G.002. The maximum speed was approximately 125 km/h (78 mph). While it was not a large step forward in technical development, it possessed a certain charm with its large rolling eyes and its short tail, in which the engine sat
In 1967, Road & Track called the Fiat 850 coupé "one of the handsomest, best-balanced designs ever seen on a small car
After the hard years of war and the subsequent period of reconstruction in Europe, people longed for larger cars again from the mid-1960s. Fiat complied with this request, but didn’t develop a completely new vehicle. They instead took the well-known and popular 600 as the basis. In order to get more space in the interior, the wheelbase was lengthened by just 27 millimeters, but the cockpit was moved further forward and could actually offer comfortable seats to four people. In addition, the overhangs grew at the front and rear, while the tank was moved behind the front axle, thereby increasing the trunk space. A small storage space behind the back seats could also be set up. Behind it sat the four-cylinder engine, enlarged to 843 cc, which in the two-door sedan produced 34 hp or 37 hp (in the Super with super petrol in the tank). The Special version with 47 hp followed, the drive of which was also found in the 850 Coupé from 1965. Then there was the Spider and a Barchetta version with 49 hp.
The top models finally appeared in March 1968, the 850 Sport Spider and the 850 Sport Coupé, whose engines grew to 903 cc. This increased the power output to 38 kW/52 hp with a maximum torque of 68 newtonmeters. The Sport Coupé replaced the normal Coupé and received additional headlights as a distinguishing feature, which were integrated into the front section next to the main headlights, slightly offset diagonally, as well as double taillights. In 1971 there was another facelift, through which the auxiliary lights grew to the same size as the main headlights. This ruined the beautiful lines of Mario Felice Boano, who was then head of the Fiat design center. In addition, the previous wooden steering wheel was replaced by a leather one and a more angular dashboard without wooden decor was installed. Due to the sporty appearance with relatively low performance, some people referred to the car as a ‘secretaries Ferrari’.
More than 2.3 million copies of the 850 series left the plants of Fiat. However, this also includes bare chassis that have been supplied to external coachbuilders. Only 342,873 units of the Coupé were built between 1965 and 1971. Today well-preserved vehicles are true rarities
This little car was was part of a larger collection of classic Italian cars and is in a very good but not perfect condition. It was obviously refurbished at some stage in its life and the paint is good. The contrast of the bright Blue and Red interior gives it a very brash persona. Mechanically the little car is in a very good condition and she drives very well. If you are looking for a small, fun, unusual classic car, then look no further! A lovely car that gets appreciative looks and smiles whereever she goes :-)
Price is R150,000
The engine of the 850 was based on that of the Fiat 600, but had its capacity increased to 843 cc. The 850 came in two versions: "normale" (standard) with 34 hp (25 kW) and engine code 100G.000 and "super" with 37 hp (28 kW) and engine code 100G.002. The maximum speed was approximately 125 km/h (78 mph). While it was not a large step forward in technical development, it possessed a certain charm with its large rolling eyes and its short tail, in which the engine sat
In 1967, Road & Track called the Fiat 850 coupé "one of the handsomest, best-balanced designs ever seen on a small car
After the hard years of war and the subsequent period of reconstruction in Europe, people longed for larger cars again from the mid-1960s. Fiat complied with this request, but didn’t develop a completely new vehicle. They instead took the well-known and popular 600 as the basis. In order to get more space in the interior, the wheelbase was lengthened by just 27 millimeters, but the cockpit was moved further forward and could actually offer comfortable seats to four people. In addition, the overhangs grew at the front and rear, while the tank was moved behind the front axle, thereby increasing the trunk space. A small storage space behind the back seats could also be set up. Behind it sat the four-cylinder engine, enlarged to 843 cc, which in the two-door sedan produced 34 hp or 37 hp (in the Super with super petrol in the tank). The Special version with 47 hp followed, the drive of which was also found in the 850 Coupé from 1965. Then there was the Spider and a Barchetta version with 49 hp.
The top models finally appeared in March 1968, the 850 Sport Spider and the 850 Sport Coupé, whose engines grew to 903 cc. This increased the power output to 38 kW/52 hp with a maximum torque of 68 newtonmeters. The Sport Coupé replaced the normal Coupé and received additional headlights as a distinguishing feature, which were integrated into the front section next to the main headlights, slightly offset diagonally, as well as double taillights. In 1971 there was another facelift, through which the auxiliary lights grew to the same size as the main headlights. This ruined the beautiful lines of Mario Felice Boano, who was then head of the Fiat design center. In addition, the previous wooden steering wheel was replaced by a leather one and a more angular dashboard without wooden decor was installed. Due to the sporty appearance with relatively low performance, some people referred to the car as a ‘secretaries Ferrari’.
More than 2.3 million copies of the 850 series left the plants of Fiat. However, this also includes bare chassis that have been supplied to external coachbuilders. Only 342,873 units of the Coupé were built between 1965 and 1971. Today well-preserved vehicles are true rarities
This little car was was part of a larger collection of classic Italian cars and is in a very good but not perfect condition. It was obviously refurbished at some stage in its life and the paint is good. The contrast of the bright Blue and Red interior gives it a very brash persona. Mechanically the little car is in a very good condition and she drives very well. If you are looking for a small, fun, unusual classic car, then look no further! A lovely car that gets appreciative looks and smiles whereever she goes :-)
Price is R150,000