[{"id": 7307409, "authorName": "RodgerRabbit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodgerrabbit/", "bidAmount": 850, "content": "$850 bid placed by RodgerRabbit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637104472, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7307424, "authorName": "P219boys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p219boys/", "bidAmount": 1970, "content": "$1,970 bid placed by P219boys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637104694, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7307824, "authorName": "Airboss16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airboss16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice example", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1637109723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7307903, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, this is awesome!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1637110991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7307907, "authorName": "ROYALBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalbat/", "bidAmount": 2525, "content": "$2,525 bid placed by ROYALBAT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637111020, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7307961, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn nice shape. Love the origInality.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1637111874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7308264, "authorName": "Rh-spectrum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rh-spectrum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you possibly add pictures of spare tire well and battery well/cover areas? These areas tend to be problematic for corrosion from both inside and underneath on exterior.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1637115591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7308715, "authorName": "FinsUp61Imperial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finsup61imperial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the front end enhancements!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1637124969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7309027, "authorName": "porkchopious", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porkchopious/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So much better than the original front end that was ruined because of stupid US DOT regulations. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637151324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7309245, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's missing the bottom engine plate", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1637156787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7309262, "authorName": "Hiker399", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hiker399/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a lot of fun. Love the revised front end. Can you give some details/pictures of the repairs to the floors? Thanks and GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637157183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7309920, "authorName": "ItalianPerformance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italianperformance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks pretty nice, love the new front clip with covered headlights and the magnesium 124 wheels! They are really light, i have a set on my shelf. Good luck with the auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1637165134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7310064, "authorName": "merto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the \"Slant Nose\" Spider's looks much more than the Government Mandate later front end. I purchased the front clip years ago when it was available, and chose to graft it onto my Arizona Spider. I did the work myself except for the paint. As to the engine pans, I have both pans installed, and some of pictures show them removed. I will photograph the front compartment to show it's rust-free condition and add those pictures shortly.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1637166891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7311174, "authorName": "FredrikB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredrikb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 850s usually have a front transverse leaf spring, not what I normally think of as \"four wheel independent suspension\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637177306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7311214, "authorName": "Grover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait, this was restored somebody who knew Fiats, but it's missing the sheet metal around the engine? Makes no sense at all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637177525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7311289, "authorName": "bobrk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobrk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you confusing the transverse spring with a rigid axle? Certainly a center clamped and mounted leaf spring acts as two leaf springs for the most part. I doubt that any springing action goes to the other side.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1637177901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7311829, "authorName": "Autobroker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobroker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are super light weight (1600 lbs), so with the 903cc motor, it's adequate. Car has great \"personality\" and is a looker. It's a tiny car, but doesn't drive as small as you'd think. Top speed is 90mph - it feels more like 130 mph.\r\n\r\nVery simple and easy to work on. There are places to get parts. For those interested, the car doesn't have a \"normal\" oil filter. It's a centrifugal oil cleaner that's mounted the the motor. Pretty cool, but you have to keep it clean or you'll starve the motor (oil).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637180208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7312276, "authorName": "rodfm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodfm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet looking car! Is the dash pad clean with no splits? Could you give us a closeup photo\r\nof the \"carbon-fiber-look\" dashboard trim? I have no idea what that looks like.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637182346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7312266, "authorName": "Elanguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elanguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the combination of the early nose on the later car (and engine) Good thing it has the tins for the undersides of the engine compartment, they help with cooling I am told.\n\n@bobrk Right about the leaf spring IFS. Just like a 289 Cobra's front and rear independent suspensions. \n\nOn the earlier Fiat 600 models the spring had two mountings with space between so that the spring would bend into an \"s\" shape when the car was cornering and provide enough resistance to the leaning to eliminate the need for and anti-roll bar. But on the later 850 design they had the center mounting and anti-roll bar. I guess the longer arms the spring provided were worth the more complication..\n\nThe AC Ace and Cobra would have benefited by wider mounts for the front spring, might have picked up a little roll stiffness but more important would have been better geometry at the front end with less lean of the front wheels while the car was cornering.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637182358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7313204, "authorName": "Ivor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ivor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the early, aka Miura, aka Euro covered lights. Q: as a '70 would this not have come with headrests or 'high-back' seats?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637185817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7313364, "authorName": "Mjsizemore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjsizemore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! Nicely done conversion to give the appearance of the early model while taking advantage of the later engine and brakes. The reversion to the the early style is pretty true, using the early bumpers, door cards, low-back seats, rear panel, steering wheel, and of course the nose with the faired-in Euro turn signals and original headlight buckets and lenses. Was the ventilated tail panel not available from the Abarth donor car? The exhaust system is a nice period upgrade. I don't recognize the air cleaner. Appears to have been converted to an electric fuel pump which is a worthwhile functional update. I would have deleted the front bumper overriders for a cleaner look and would want an outside rear view mirror.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1637186568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7313733, "authorName": "merto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just for clarification, the \"carbon fiber\" look on the dash is contact paper, not solid material. It is applied over the metal pieces that would have been covered with woodgrain contact paper originally.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637188075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7315744, "authorName": "wahip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wahip/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by wahip", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637206222, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7315799, "authorName": "wahip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wahip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still an \"early adopter\", (for the Midwest) having driven a 124 Spider & Coupe through the 70s & 80s, then a series of 128 and 131s in the 90s. For some strange reason, I saw these 850s as too cheap & fragile back in the day and never really appreciated their rugged simplicity. A lifetime later, after 3 decades of air-cooled VWs and Mercedes diesels, I had come full-circle with a 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth and only now appreciate the incredible prejudice, (Fix It Again Tony) that Fiat has endured in America. These are true \"salt-of-the-earth\" machines with no pretence to marque snobbery. It's just ironic that the new Stellantis company includes Chrysler products that are far less reliable than any Fiat I have ever owned. I'll keep bidding on this lovely 850, because I now realize what I should have learned with my first Beetle... \"Why buy something small and ugly, when you can have something small and beautiful\"!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1637207235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7317924, "authorName": "merto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 1967 there was no other car that offered \"designer\" lines and European flair for $2,200. Other than the fact that I longed for more HP I would have purchased one then. As it is I remained with a crush on them. By 1968 the Federal Government outlawed the European low glass-covered headlights and made the front look like any other car. So out of my nostalgia and love of beauty I created this car. It's still a stock 850 Sports Spider, but it can be upgraded with a 1050 A112 engine that will bring it power to match its beauty. There are guys who upgrade the 903cc that's in it with a cam and headwork and bigger carb/carbs to get monster power as well. \r\nOne big advantage of the 1970 is that by that time FIAT began to rustproof their cars better. Almost all the early Spiders are rust-buckets. This is clean and Arizona dry. A compromise, but a wise compromise.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637260967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7323279, "authorName": "4CAlfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4calfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not to nit pick but is a screw missing on the dash? As a 17 year old first new car was a '73 Sport Spider in green over saddle. Shipping costs prohibit me from bidding. :(", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637321018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7323938, "authorName": "Lineslinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lineslinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In my late teens and early twenties this car got me laid more than good concert tickets.\r\nI could also lift out the engine by myself, tear it down and reassemble it in the same day.\r\nI learned a whole lot about a whole lot owning this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1637335600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7324390, "authorName": "merto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for mentioning the screw. I forgot to replace it after I recently repaired a non-functioning speedometer. I will replace it right now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637341121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7324545, "authorName": "merto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please note, pictures added of the trunk compartment under the spare tire showing the clean sheet metal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637343003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7324633, "authorName": "Jimbo8888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbo8888/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Jimbo8888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637343953, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7325233, "authorName": "DQL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dql/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that a generator? It has been a very, very long time since I owned my '69 Sport Coupe, but I remember believing at the time that '69 was the last year they sold with generators (and sort of wishing it had an alternator). And can you confirm it has an electric fuel pump? My '69 died because the membrane in the mechanical pump eventually developed pinhole leaks and filled the crankcase with gas. This is a truly lovely car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637349335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7326026, "authorName": "Grapeshot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grapeshot/", "bidAmount": 3750, "content": "$3,750 bid placed by Grapeshot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637352694, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7326050, "authorName": "Jimbo8888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbo8888/", "bidAmount": 3850, "content": "$3,850 bid placed by Jimbo8888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637352785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7326124, "authorName": "Grapeshot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grapeshot/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Grapeshot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637353057, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7326252, "authorName": "Autobroker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobroker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What I think is amazing is that 50+ years later, the car still looks great. It has a lot to do with Giugiaro designing the car!\r\n\r\nFun fact, Giugiaro designed the Alfa Romeo GTV, Lexus GS, VW Jetta and Golf/Rabbit. And of course a lot of the high end sports cars too!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637353597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7327144, "authorName": "LunadaBay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lunadabay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a red '69 850 Spider and it brings a smile to my face to see such a beautifully restored example for sale here on BaT. Love what you've done with the front clip / retro headlight treatment. Good luck with the sale!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637357587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7327400, "authorName": "rodfm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodfm/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by rodfm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637358690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7327525, "authorName": "Britcargeek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcargeek/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by Britcargeek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637359125, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7328255, "authorName": "rodfm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodfm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are there any issues with the engine and driveline that we should know about? How's the oil pressure?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637362841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7328307, "authorName": "merto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The engine runs well with very good compression. I had the cylinder head fully rebuilt (valve job) last year. I installed an electric fuel pump installed on the rear panel. Oil pressure is normal. Sometimes the oil pressure gauge sticks when I start the car, but after a minute it gets unstuck and registers normally with good oil pressure. Both front seats are difficult to slide forward or back, but they are not loose.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637364298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7328524, "authorName": "HBS1949", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hbs1949/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty car. My first car in 1969 was a 1967 Fiat 850 coupe. I loved driving it and the way it sounded with the Abarth exhaust I installed, and always wanted another Italian car. I bought that car on a Wednesday, registered in on Thursday, and blew the head gasket on Saturday! Blew a hole in an exhaust valve the size of a dime within a year. And it needed piston rings before I sold it, a year and a half after I bought it. If this car was closer to the East coast, I would consider it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637368585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7329191, "authorName": "Britcargeek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcargeek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have any photos of your front clip work. Where and how much did you cut \r\nout. Also the under seat area that was repaired. Metal welded in? Floor pan looks lumpy and covered with undercoat. \r\nMore information would be helpful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637393732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7331877, "authorName": "Funtohave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funtohave/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Funtohave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637443480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7333402, "authorName": "merto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Abarth front clip went back several feet. I don't have pictures of the work in progress. The original front clip was cut and welded at the body seam at the front and at the fenders over the front tires. The only rust on the car was a hole under the back of the front seat. It was not very large, but it was not repaired very neatly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637468883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7337489, "authorName": "Jimbo8888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbo8888/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Jimbo8888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637546292, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7338051, "authorName": "Swiggy1954", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiggy1954/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car a 68 850 Spider, fun then and currently own a 71 squired on BaT. Properly sorted these are real sleepers !! Drive great, capable of highway speedy. A great entry into the classic sports car arena. \r\n\r\nNot just this pretty car, but RUST has already retired most ! These are undervalued ( one of few left!) would highly recommend serious consideration, \r\n\r\nI\u2019ve owned 4 so far, and currently have one I\u2019m holding on too !! \r\n\r\nGood luck to all !!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637580280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7338056, "authorName": "Swiggy1954", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiggy1954/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buyer MUST find and replace missing engine floor pans !! These cars need that enclosure to operate properly as radiator is side mounted. Not easy to find those anywhere.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637580617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7338400, "authorName": "rodfm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodfm/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by rodfm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637591926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7338878, "authorName": "Jimbo8888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbo8888/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Jimbo8888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637599636, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7339400, "authorName": "atlasz8z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atlasz8z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice little car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637605860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7339403, "authorName": "atlasz8z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atlasz8z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How would you rate paint job from 1-10 ? 1 being show quality.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637605924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7340141, "authorName": "Autobroker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autobroker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the oil pressure when the motor is cold and also when hot?\r\n\r\nAlso, how high does the coolant temp get on a hot day when in traffic?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637610507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7340529, "authorName": "merto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would say that the oil pressure remains near 40 pounds when hot, the coolant temperature seems normal and the car does not overheat.\r\nAs far as the paint quality, it is a good quality paint but it is not a $10,000 paint job", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637612138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7341128, "authorName": "rodfm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodfm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The body and finish look great in the photos. Are there any dings, dents or blemishes we should be aware of? Also, could you comment more on your statement that \"it is not a $10,000 paint job\"?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637614841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7341796, "authorName": "merto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, the car does look great, and I took it down to metal before painting. I say not a perfect paint job because there are some ripples, very slight, in the body work. If you look closely in the right light you can see some imperfections. That said, the finish is very good and there is no damage other that a touch up on the right door where it meets the body at the front. I touched it up and it is hard to notice. It's on the front edge of the door not in the middle or in a place that screams out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637618457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7342020, "authorName": "rodfm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodfm/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by rodfm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637619578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7342169, "authorName": "Jimbo8888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbo8888/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Jimbo8888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637620344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7343089, "authorName": "Grapeshot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grapeshot/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Grapeshot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637629836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7343272, "authorName": "andybanta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andybanta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very pretty car. I had a '70 in the 80s. In spite of their small size, they are amazingly spacious inside. I'm 6'6\" and had not problems fitting in or driving this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637632706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7343762, "authorName": "Jimbo8888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbo8888/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Jimbo8888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637647133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7344073, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Delightful little cars. They are rare, since most wasted away \u2026 great drivers with Italian \u2018brio\u2019.\n\nVery nice example. The paint looks adequate for a driver and seems rust has been excised. @Swiggy1954 makes a good point: cooling is critical to these revvy engines, so proper air flow around engine is prudent.\n\nHope this sells well and is regularly driven.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637675132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7344440, "authorName": "stinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The only difference between a standard Fiat S1 front clip,and Abarth OT 1000 front clip is a few tiny drill holes,and they are not on this car.\r\nThe sheet metal is identical,built by Fiat not Abarth.\r\n\r\nIt is a pretty Fiat and kudos for the total absence of tacky after market Abarth badging spread all over.Nicely presented.\r\nGLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637680600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7344479, "authorName": "bobdog999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdog999/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by bobdog999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637681063, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7344599, "authorName": "78fj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/78fj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The first car I ever bought with my own money was a Fiat 850 in 1977. It was a lot of fun when it would run. It was the most unreliable car I have ever owned. The 120 MPH speedometer is hilarious. I think I got mine up to 80 MPH one time down a steep hill. The tiny lawnmower engine got great gas mileage though. It didn't even have an oil filter. I still remember searching everywhere trying to find the oil filter. When I had it overhauled, I picked the engine up by hand and lifted it out of the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637682818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7344630, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@merto...As a veteran Fiat aficionado I do believe this car has had an engine swap. Besides the missing aluminum oil pan of the 903cc motor plus the earlier type generator {instead of an alternator} I could confirm this if you could send a pic of the water pump mounting but suspicions run rampant IMO as the 903cc block is the only one with a 4 bolt water pump mounting...Any chance on posting a pic or do you already know??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637683121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7344702, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@merto....It does have the 3 bolt pump making it likely the 817cc motor", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637683973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7344716, "authorName": "merto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Phil. The car has the engine that was in in when I bought it. I looked as you alerted me, and it seems the water pump has three bolts and thus indeed the engine is probably the earlier 850 engine with the steel oil pan. My mistake is inadvertant. Thank you for pointing this out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1637684155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7344795, "authorName": "Jimbo8888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbo8888/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Jimbo8888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637685053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7344818, "authorName": "merto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I recall, when I purchased the front clip, it had the drilled holes for the Fiat Abarth with the mustaches under the words (but I filled in the holes). But no letting included. Also, a tell tale sign was the European turn signal stamping.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637685365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7346401, "authorName": "stinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@merto Then I'll give you have the benefit of the doubt ! But,it's still all Fiat.Abarth didn't build the clip.\r\nThe OT was such a tame Abarth that it was really some small details and a nicer motor (built on the early block,never the later).\r\n\r\nIs it possible the motor is 843cc ? Even if it is 817 or 903,you would buy the car for it's looks and fun cruising,not pulling stumps or racing neighbours.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1637697968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7346518, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stinger...Most likely the 817cc as it is for sure the smaller less powerful motor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637698605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7346528, "authorName": "merto (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/merto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Mouse that Roared", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1637698658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7346670, "authorName": "stinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Filthy_Phil The 843 and 817 are both 3 bolt pump and tin sump.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637699273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7346740, "authorName": "Filthy_Phil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filthy_phil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stinger....I am well aware of that...There were not many Fiat 850 produced before the onset of emission controls in 1968 when 817cc production started", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637699586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7347560, "authorName": "Chops", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chops/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Batter up?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637703618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7347599, "authorName": "RodgerRabbit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodgerrabbit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely the nicest restored probably in the world 850 Spyder", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637703794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7347780, "authorName": "Jimbo8888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbo8888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/23/21 for $12,250 to Jimbo8888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637704622, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7347802, "authorName": "Slorider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slorider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jimbo8888 must be on cloud 9. Well bought indeed!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637704725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7348198, "authorName": "FinsUp61Imperial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/finsup61imperial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Great buy. Gorgeous!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1637706446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7348845, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jimbo8888, swell deal on a sweet car. Congrats. Now find a matching coupe to go with it. \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1637710112, "type": "comment"}]