1971 Fiat Other

4 Cylinders

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SHORT HISTORY OF THE FIAT 850 BERTONE RACER AND CARROZZERIA BERTONE: A very limited edition of this model have ever been built and just a few are known to survive after 40 years. This is your chance to own a piece of automobile history designed by Carrozzeria Bertone. Similar Bertone Racer Coupes were raced in the Monte Carlo Rally. Giuseppe Bertone, called "Nuccio", (July 4, 1914, Turin, Piedmont – February 26, 1997, Turin) was a famed automobile designer and constructor. He took over Carrozzeria Bertone from his father, Giovanni after World War II, growing the small business to a car building and designing powerhouse. After racing Fiats, O.S.C.A.s, Maseratis, and Ferraris, Bertone moved to construction, agreeing to build his first car, a series of 200 MGs, at the 1952 Turin Motor Show. He drew attention at the Paris Motor Show that year with an Abarth concept, and was chosen to design the replacement for the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. These so-called BAT (Berlina Aerodinamica Technica) cars used the Alfa Romeo 1900 Sprint chassis. ABOUT THIS FIAT 850 BERTONE RACER: BEAUTIFUL CALIFORNIA CAR! RUNS GREAT, SHIFTS GREAT AND IS A PLEASURE TO DRIVE. NEW ORIGINAL RACING RED PAINT NEW SEATS NEW CHROMED BUMPERS NEW WINDSHIELD SEAL SOLID BODY WITH ORIGINAL 75,500 MILES. NEWER TIRES CUSTOM POLISHED INTAKE MANIFOLD WITH 32/30 WEBER CARBURETOR FOR MORE HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE. THE ORIGINAL CARBURETOR IS ALSO AVAILABLE. CUSTOM MADE EXHAUST WITH A SPORTY NOTE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BIGGER CARBURETOR. ORIGINAL EXHAUST IS ALSO AVAILABLE. A MUST SEE AND DRIVE IN ORDER TO APPRECIATE. I HAVE MANY NEW AND USED PARTS AVAILABLE INCLUDING, NEW WATER PUMP, PISTON RINGS, GASKET SET, TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTORS, NEW OEM EXHAUST, NEW TIMING GEARS, NEW TIMING CHAINS, NEW CLUTCH, NEW BRAKES, CROMODORA WHEELS AND MANY MORE. VALUED AT AT LEAST $3000 FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. For all buyers a $1000 non-refundable deposit is required within 24 hrs of the auction's end, the balance to be paid within 7 days of the auction's end unless other arrangements are made in advance. Buyer is responsible for shipping. The car is also listed locally and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time should it sell prior to auction's end. Thank you for your interest. Please see my other auctions.