Not certain to post this here or in the 850 Section,, I hope I do not offend anyone! I have restored a couple of Alfa's and assisted with my brothers MGB/GT over the years, after not having a project for a few years I was looking for a challenge, and I found one! Having grown up with 124's in the late 60's and into the 70's I was familiar with Fiat's, even had a "covered headlight" 67 850 Spider in the late 70's. I always had a soft spot for 850 Coupes, I loved the big instruments and the simplicity of servicing. While there are good and bad arguments about the merits of Series I and II cars (at least in North America), I really wanted a 903 motor with the alternator and like the four tail lamps of the S II models. While 850 Coupes were plentiful in Seattle when I was young, I do not think I have seen one running in years.
A 1970 Sport Coupe appeared on Craigslist about 25 miles from where I live, the add promised "little rust". Well the floor pans were in great shape, however the from cross member was rusted out as was the battery box and spare tire well. In addition the transaxle was coated in gearlube and it had been poorly repaired from a prior shunt in the front. Furthermore the car had not run in 18 years and was stored under a tarp by a river in rainy SW Washington state....The gentleman selling the car was a mechanic who was supposed to be the third owner. He assured me the engine ran when he stopped driving it...I found the whole story a bit far fetched...what do they say about a fool and his money? A few photos providing I can post them...
What did I like about the car? I have always liked Positano Giallo, a very 70's color. And it had not been modified too much.
If there is interest I will post more photos of the work I have done over the past three years...
