1971 Fiat 850 Spyder review from North America
"Fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Floor pans rusted. Typical for Fiats. Soviet steel.
Not the best electrical system. The headlight (plastic toggle) switch would over load and melt. I added relays for high and low beams and cured the problem.
General comments?
Fun Car. Not much power. Good memories. The French Blue Shaggin' Wagin'
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![]() ![]() | Unique and entertaining car |
![]() ![]() | Maybe not a classic, but certainly a fun collectible |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1971 |
| First year of ownership | 1974 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1978 |
| Engine and transmission | 850cc Manual |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Previous car | Fiat 850 |
| Date of Entry | 21st June, 2007 |




