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Moretti 850 Lusso

1964Coachwork by Moretti

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.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource 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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