1962 Fiat Spider???

[JimD]

Not mine, but should be somewhere near me since I live in St. Charles county. Is it a "Spider"?

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/2603627000.html

 

[jvandyke]

thought spiders (Fiat or not) were most always convertibles/roadsters by default, no?

 

[JimD]

That's what I thought

Perhaps the seller is guessing. Maybe it is an 850 coupe?

 

[jvandyke]

Looks like kmead's coupe, that's the only one I've seen in person. 124 Coupe I guess, "spider" misnomer?

 

[JimD]

Confirmation... it's an 850 coupe

It is an 850 coupe.

 

[bb4re]

Pretty desireable...

...actually. If it is complete and the rust isn't horrible...someone could clean it up and have a cool little car. Might just be extremely dirty, and need a floorpan.

 

[JimD]

Yep... apparently

I already got an email from someone you know.

 

[Ricardo Borja]

correct 850 coupe

It is an 850 coupe.

In Spain known as SEAT 850 coupe

FIAT = FABRICA ITALIANA DE AUTOMOVILES TORINO
SEAT = SERVICIOS ESPAÑOLES DE AUTOMOVILES TORINO

Today SEAT is part of VW group..

 

[spiderrey]

If it was closer Id get it.

 

[kmead]

More like a '66-68 850 Coupe, a rare little car. Could be worth saving. Floor pans are readily available on Ebay.

 

[JimD]

Checking on the car

I sent the seller an email this afternoon. I hope he answers.

 

[Jeff Stich]

Looks like a '67 850 Coupe. Not bad for $500 if it's fairly complete?

 

[Aircooled Covault]

I mean 500 dollars....can you really go wrong?
Chris c

 

[JimD]

We shall see

Looks like a '67 850 Coupe. Not bad for $500 if it's fairly complete?

I contacted the seller and if we can set a time I will be gathering intel on Sunday.