THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1964
- Body style
- Berlina
- Type
- Limited
- Displacement
- 843 cc
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Fiat 850 Berlina (1964) was coachbuilt by Moretti. During this period, the Fiat 850 model line was developed as a compact car, which allowed for a variety of adaptations by different coachbuilders. The coachbuilding process involved careful attention to proportions and construction methods, resulting in a vehicle that maintained the original Fiat design language while incorporating unique stylistic elements characteristic of Moretti’s craftsmanship.
Mechanically, the Fiat 850 Berlina featured a compact design optimized for urban driving. The chassis was based on the Fiat 850 platform, which provided a stable foundation for the vehicle. Documentation indicates that the model was equipped with a powered by inline-four engine, contributing to its efficiency and performance in city environments. The suspension system utilized a simple yet effective configuration that enhanced ride comfort and handling.
In production terms, the Fiat 850 Berlina saw various iterations, with surviving examples recorded in private collections and institutional archives. Specific production figures for this model have not been documented, but the presence of multiple variants underlines its significance within the Fiat lineup. Surviving examples are recorded, offering valuable references for researchers of postwar coachbuilding and the evolution of compact vehicles. The Fiat moretti 850 remains an interesting study in the intersection of mass production and bespoke automotive design.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
- Production notes
- Canonical identity corrected from legacy 'Fiat 850 Moretti' to Moretti 850 Lusso. The model was a Moretti-branded derivative based on the Fiat 850 Typ 100G platform; legacy slug/SEO/body remain preserved.
Engine & performance
- Displacement
- 843 cc
- Transmission
- 4-speed manual
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions & accommodation
- Wheelbase
- 2,027 mm
- Length
- 3,575 mm
- Width
- 1,425 mm
- Doors
- 2
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Manufacturer / Body Builder · Documented
- Moretti
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 2 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Automobile Catalog – 1964 Moretti 850 Berlina Lusso www.automobile-catalog.com | Technical catalogue |
| Fiat 850 specialist archive – Moretti 850 Lusso www.fiat-850.nl | Model specialist archive |











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