1969 Fiat 850 Sport Coupe review from Italy
"Excellent car for its size and type"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have problems with the ignition switch. Although the car has a very low mileage, the ignition switch tends to establish the main contact prior to starting the engine with problems, or to lose the contact, thus causing the engine to stall when the car is in use. The switch can be dismantled and the problem is in the worn sliding contact plate inside the switch which can be repaired with the use of sanding paper, but such a repair is only the temporary solution.
Other problems: some rust on the front side of the trunk cover, and on the lower (not visible) part of rear wings behind rear wheels.
The car still has the original spark plugs, contact points, brakes, etc.
General comments?
Very reliable car for every day use, low maintenance requirements, the owner can do everything on his own regarding regular maintenance, good on mileage.
The longest drive was over 2.500 km in two days from Belgrade, Yugoslavia, to Den Haag, Netherlands; without a single problem.
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| Year of manufacture | 1969 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 903 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 18200 kilometres |
| Previous car | Peugeot 404 |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2003 |