Description
Seat 850 Especial | 1974
Highlights:
– 0.9-Litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine with manual transmission
– Older exterior restoration with repaint carried out around ten years ago
– Interior refreshed in 2025 including seats, door panels and carpets
– Brake and technical overhaul completed in October 2025
– French “voiture de collection” registration with inspection valid until 2030
The seller offers for sale a 1974 Seat 850 Especial sedan, equipped with a 903 cc four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a manual gearbox. This car benefits from an earlier exterior restoration and a repaint carried out around ten years ago, showing normal signs of use consistent with its age. In 2025 the interior was renewed with refurbished seats, door panels and carpeting, while the headliner is noted as needing replacement. A brake and technical overhaul was completed in October 2025, including disc brakes with new pads at the front and new rear brake shoes. The engine starts without difficulty, produces no blue or white smoke when warm, and runs without unusual noises. The gearbox shifts smoothly and quietly. The car has not been involved in accidents and has a valid technical inspection. A small superficial rust spot is noted on the right front fender.
The Seat 850 was produced under licence from Fiat and played an important role in bringing affordable family motoring to Spain and other European markets. Compact in size yet practical in layout, it offered simple mechanics, low running costs and easy maintenance. The rear-engine configuration gave the car a distinctive driving feel, while its straightforward design made it popular with private owners and small families. Today, the Seat 850 Especial is appreciated as a charming classic that reflects 1970s European motoring, appealing to enthusiasts who value originality, character and usability in a compact classic car.
Condition of the Bodywork and Paint
4. Very Good: Small dents or scratches; may require minimal bodywork or paint correction.
Condition of the Interior
4. Very Good: Clean with minimal wear; may need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical Condition
4. Very Good: Mechanically solid, with possible minor maintenance required.
Overall Condition
4. Very Good Condition: Shows only minimal wear and is ready to drive at any time.
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This car is currently located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
The car has a French registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.
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