1971 Fiat 850 Sport Spider review from North America
"Not a daily driver, but nice to collect and show"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needs a lot of work and maintenance, do not think to drive this car in the mountains or if it is too hot, all 850 will overheat.
Only Fiat will install a radiator with the motor in the back, I'm thinking to set up a radiator in the front like the X1/9.
With today's traffic, this car is too slow
General comments?
Still, this is a good Italian car and it will turn heads when I drive it, or I take it to the Italian car shows.
It handles like a race car (but without the speed).
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  | Unique and entertaining car |
| 1971 - 850 Sport Spider 903cc Gas A low cost, quirky Italian classic |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 0 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat 850 |
| Date of Entry | 19th September, 2003 |