1966 FIAT 850 Coupé

The 850 Coupé on sale is identified by chassis number 045199 and was first registered in the province of Forlì, Italy, in 1966. The car, therefore, belongs to the first series of the model, which is the most sought after by enthusiasts and collectors of Fiat cars, especially when equipped -as in this case - with the original license plate and registration. The odometer shows a mileage of 21,228 km. The car comes with the Aci Sport identity card for regularity races for historic cars. It also presents the certificate of historical relevance issued by the Italian Historical Automotoclub.

The bodywork of this 850 Coupe was repainted a few years ago in a light blue not included in the model's original colour chart. It is, however, a colour belonging to the Turin manufacturer's colour scheme, specifically that of the 850 Spider. Judging from the pictures, the paint appears in good condition, is shiny and does not show any discolouration between the various parts of the body. Some minor imperfections can be seen in the roof area, where the paint appears slightly chipped in places. All the chrome parts - from the window frames to the headlamps, from the bumper to the windshield wipers, from the door handles to the door sill profiles, from the wheel cups to the outside rearview mirror - are intact and shiny. All glass surfaces and front and rear lights are also intact. The car is currently equipped with thermal tires, as the owner also used to drive it during the winter season.

The 850 Coupe seems to be in good order inside as well. The faux leather upholstery on the seats does not conform to the original texture (the stitching on the seat backs and seat should be horizontal, not vertical), but it is perfectly intact and consistent with the black colour of the other upholstery. The dashboard, complete with all its buttons, presents a couple of cracks on the left side, next to the dashboard, but overall is in good condition. The same goes for the upholstery and the original gearshift headset, and probably still the first equipment. The crown and spokes of the steering wheel are also in good condition. The perforated faux leather of the headliner is also perfectly intact and well-stretched, as are the sun visors. The front hood is also in good condition and it is complete with the spare tire and a practical bayonet battery disconnect.

The original 843 cc engine of this Fiat 850 Coupe was broken, and for this reason in 2019 the current owner decided to replace it with the more powerful 903 cc unit from the second series of the model. Taking a look inside the hood, everything seems to be in order: the rubber parts are intact, while the surface corrosion on the exhaust manifolds is to be considered normal. There are no traces of oil or other fluid leaks. The radiator and cooling system tap were recently replaced. Also new are the front and rear shock absorbers. The car appears also in good condition in its "hidden" parts: looking at the underside, one can see that the funds are in good condition, with no traces of rust, even as far as mechanical parts are concerned. The exhaust line also appears to be in good order.

Accompanying this 850 Coupe, which is equipped with its original registration plate, are the original registration book and complement sheet. Throughout its history, the car has had six owners. The current one, who bought it in 2019, told us that he has used it regularly over the years, even in winter, covering more or less a total of 6-7000 km. He also assured us that the car drives very well and does not need any upcoming maintenance, as the last service, including engine oil and oil filter replacement, dates 2022.

The Fiat 850 Coupe is an ideal car to enter the world of classic Fiats. The car appears to have been driven regularly and has retained its originality, except for the 903-cc engine, the colour of the bodywork (in any case part of the Fiat colour scheme of the time) and the texture of the faux leather seat upholstery. All the parts not meeting the original specifications are in any case replaceable and, most importantly, they do not distort either the appearance or the "spirit" of the car.

Price estimate for this Fiat 850 Coupé: € 7.000 - € 10.000

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