November 30 2008
Not so rare now: Fiat Moretti 850 (x4)
The Fiat platforms of the 50s and 60s have been used for so many different cars, it is easy to lose count. Moretti was one of those coachbuilders. His best-known car is probably his version of the Fiat 850. He was obviously inspired by Pininfarina and his design for the Fiat Dino Spider. Here we found a few Morettis for sale in Italy.
The first one is probably the most modified one. It has vents integrated into the rear wings and is missing some trim on the distinguished front. Also the split bumper is not original. It features added rear lights to make it look a bit more Ferrari-esque. We would ditch the wheels and the decals. The interior looks pretty good though. The price is negotiable. It can be found here on Subito out of Modica.
The second one is the red one below and carries a price tag of about EUR15000. It is complete and comes with a nice set of turbine alloy wheels. It is offered out of Milan. Two years ago a Moretti Sportiva with a sloped front sold in the UK for about GBP18000, and it wasn’t in perfect condition at all.
One of our favourites though is the red one below. It has been restored inside-out. It comes with a targa roof which we have never before seen on a Moretti 850, but wich the seller claims is original. It has chromed wheel arches and features different trim between the headlights. It has a nice cream leather interior and a set of knock-off wire wheels. As with all these cars on offer, the stance seems a bit high. It can be had for EUR19000 out of Mirano.
Our favourite one though has to be the one below. It’s painted in a nice silver and combined with the red interior it looks a bit more expensive and upmarket from the cars above. We quite like the wheels but there is plenty of nice Cromodoras or Campagnola wheels that would suit the car. The mid-console would need a bit of sorting out. We also like the price the most on this one. It is for sale on Subito for EUR10000 out of Rome. Book a one way easyJet flight maybe …
I love this car!
NO KIDDING!
I`m from Brazil and own one of this model!! it`s awesome… a piece of history. I believe that there are just 2 units fo Moretti`s 850 Sportiva here in Brazil.
It`s very difficult to find some information about this car, if you have some, like photos, could you please send me?
Thanks!
AHh, and just adding information! mine has the targa roof, and during the restauration, it seemed to be original. i`ve got some propagandas from 1968 where you can see the models available, and the targa was one of them.
Annoing you again….
http://www.moretti-cars.net/typo3temp/pics/efe740fe1d.jpg
this is one of the prospects of the targa…
Hi Alexandre
Please send me Fotos from your car for the Moretti-cars.net site.
claudio@moretti-cars.net