Contrasting Italian oddballs
FIAT 850 (1964-1971)
arrying on where the old 600 left off, the 850 could seat five (at a push), had more room for luggage and more acceptable performance, despite having just 34bhp. Rustic to say the least, the only nod to modernity came in the form of the 1968 Special which had a souped up 47bhp engine from the 850 Coupé and front disc brakes. There was an auto from ’66, but it was terrible.
