Rare Early Blue 1967/68 Fiat 850 Spider Convertible 943cc Flat Headlamp PROJECT!

This Listing is for a Rare Classic 1967 Titled in 1968 Fiat 850 Bertone Spider Project Car. A Very Worthy and Now Growing in Value Project For Parts, Repair or Restoration as some parts like the Carello Head-Lamps and Tail-lamps are also common to some Lambo and/or Maserati Model Vehicles! Some Rust Evident in Pan/Floors, Lower Quarters and Rockers. It Started and was Running (lot driven) Off of a Remote Gas Tank (fuel tank needs cleaning/renewing) when I bought it approximately 7-8 years ago. It has been in a climate controlled storage warehouse ever since, but quite frankly I have not had the time needed to address it properly and really need to get my car lift back for other pressing projects!
After owning two later Fiat/Abarth 850 Spiders on the East Coast during the 1970's and 1980's, I developed a strong attraction to the earlier/original front flat head-lamp and more simple Carello design. Never having the money, opportunity or room for such a dream it did finally present as chance about 8 years ago, but at the same time the grandchildren started showing up and already have 6-7 collector cars/projects. As most of them out there this one was a bit rusty, but was very straight(un-crashed), had a great dash and was in my favorite Color: Azure Blue. The motor started and ran and was able to creep/move it-self around the parking lot abiet No Working Brakes. Once put on the top self of my car lift it never came back off but provided me with the "dream" and great hope of getting it done. Being no stranger to rusty projects I had previously prevailed in restorations of a Alfa Duetto Spider, a Fiat 124 Coupe and a X1/9, M-B 190SL and a M-B 250SL all equal to or worse than this project!, But now in my Grandfatherly Wisdom I have decided to pass this one one and finish the other two projects that I am currently over half done and see more T-ball and Soccer Games.
Here is all that I know about this car and how i came to it! It was an Ebay purchase from a fellow in Wisconsin (he never titled it) who believed that he bought it from the family of the 2nd owner. I was used in its later life with them as a bit of a dairy farm Golf-Cart/Gattor errand runner for many years and so the 33.548 miles may actually be it's original first round through!?! Most of it's original wheels and tires were rotten or flat when it arrived to my warehouse so I was able to switch them out with nice used set of Fiat X1/9 Rally Wheels with Michelin X165R13 tires with 1/4 to 1/3 thread remaining. The hood cable has now broken so the hood will not open but I believe that the battery box had some surface rust as well al it's front lower nose pan. It had no seats in it so we found some restored ones that have NOT been permanently mounted to the floor. The floor has evidence of repair or some patches. I all honestly for the new owner i would bite the bullet do it correctly and buy the necessary floors, rubber matt, quarter and rocker panels from Mr.Fiat or Similar supplier.and be done with the main rust for ever as evry thing else appears to be either repairable, superficial and/or surface rust. There is also the option of home made mig weld in patch panels and fiberglass repairs combined with Por-15 Prep and Paint could extend this cars life for a while to get cheap use but be prepared to have black paint on your face, arms and hands for a month or too! Quite Honestly It is worth doing Right as Prices Continue Upwards. I know very little more about this Sweetie! There are misc extra parts that come with including new black canvas convert top and a real nice tail panel trim with lights.
Miscellaneous Extra Parts Included:
-Nice Used Rear Alloy Tail Panel with one NOS L/H Tail-Lamp Assembly and one Nice Used R/H Tail-Lamp Assembly with Wiring.-One NOS Heavy Duty Ferodo Clutch Disc.-NOS Ignition Tune-Up Parts Including: Wires, Cap, Rotor, Points, Condenser and Plugs!-NOS R/H Side Door Rubber/Vinyl WeatherStripping (The L/H Side was installed already).-Some Brake Parts: Set of Rear Shoes, NOS ATE Brake Master Cylinder, Rear Drum, Front Rotor, Used Calipers, Rebuild Kits.-A NOS Pair (2) of Sliver/Grey Wiper Blades.-The L/H Side Inner Door Panel, With NOS Window Regulator, Window Winding Handle, Arm Rest and Misc Related Trim Parts!-A Nicely Restored Factory Original Air Filter Housing Assembly with a NOS Air Filter Element included!-Two homemade rocker/quarter repair patch panels shown in photo!-Also not shown in photo are two lower engine guard plates, the cut out sheet metal V from front apron (not sure why that was done) may be the hood would not open for them either, also some misc alloy or chrome side trims and the broken L/H OEM Factory Mirror.

No Vehicle Warranty is Implied or Offered and is Sold "As-Is" Please L@@K at all Photos Carefully! In the event that you have further questions or need additional pictures you can reach me at 57-484918-15.As with all Ebay Auctions you are entering a binding contract and we expect all bidders to be of highest character and willing to honor their agreement and performance in the specified time allotted. I Will need to be out of town from September 18th until October 5th so plan on pick-up either prior or after those dates! I would be more than willing to warehouse store your PAID FOR FIAT 850 SPIDER PURCHASE Until Christmas Vacation for No Extra Charge if that helps with your pick-up schedule!
Please Note: Study all Photos Very Carefully, Ask for More if Neede, Ask all you Questions Prior to Bidding! lets Talk-number provided. You are welcome to come view and inspect the car and we are located in Elkhart, Indiana 46517 which is about 20-30 minutes due East od South Bend, indiana. This Car is Sold on an "AS-IS" Basis with NO Returns Allowed and All Sales Being Final! Thanks for Viewing My Listing!