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samwichse · 03-23-2017, 05:48 PM

Fiat 850 Spider

https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/hs...0/3692341.html

I've seen them in decent condition for <$2k. Stock they had an 817cc gas engine making 52bhp and weigh 1600lbs.

But honestly, maybe just try and shoehorn it into a Beetle? They're cheap, common, and the chassis is oh-so-hackable.

Sam

03-23-2017, 05:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
samwichse Thalmaturge Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The edge of nowhere Posts: 1,165 Spicy Italian - '13 Fiat 500 Abarth eBike - '94 Trek Mountain Track 820 CHONK - '18 Honda Clarity Thanks: 766 Thanked 643 Times in 429 Posts	Fiat 850 Spider https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/hs...0/3692341.html I've seen them in decent condition for <$2k. Stock they had an 817cc gas engine making 52bhp and weigh 1600lbs. But honestly, maybe just try and shoehorn it into a Beetle? They're cheap, common, and the chassis is oh-so-hackable. Sam