Description
Fiat 850 Coupe Prima Serie | 1965
Highlights:
– 843 cc four-cylinder petrol engine, 4-speed manual transmission
– First-series (Prima Serie) example, one of the earliest cars produced
– Chassis number 606, an exceptionally early production number
– Purchased in Italy from its first owner
– Accompanied by an ASI report
The seller offers for sale this 1965 Fiat 850 Coupe, powered by an 843 cc four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. This is a first-series (Prima Serie) example finished in its period colour combination, and it stands out as a remarkably early car: it carries chassis number 606, one of the very earliest 850 Coupes to leave the production line. The car was purchased in Italy directly from its first owner and comes with an ASI report documenting its history, making it an appealing proposition for collectors who value originality and provenance.
Introduced by Fiat in 1965, the 850 Coupe was the elegant, Bertone-influenced two-door version of the compact 850 saloon. Where the saloon was a practical everyday car, the Coupe added crisp, sporting lines, a neat fastback profile and a more driver-focused character that made it one of the most charming small Italian coupes of its era. Its rear-mounted, water-cooled four-cylinder engine gave the car a lively, free-revving feel and a distinctive personality, while its light weight and compact dimensions made it genuinely enjoyable on twisting roads. Today the first-series cars, with their single round headlamps and pure early styling, are especially sought after by enthusiasts of classic Italian design.
This particular Coupe combines that desirable early-series look with well-documented history and Italian origins from new. The bodywork shows no significant rust and the car presents in good condition throughout, retaining the honest, characterful appeal that makes the little Fiat such a rewarding classic to own and drive.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
