Introduced in 1965, the Fiat 850 Coupe wasn't such a great success at first. But the Italians saw a potential winner, with the proper adjustments. And they improved the car for the 1968 model.

After the successful Fiat 600, the Italian car-maker dared to increase the size of the small vehicle, increased its engine displacement, and produced the 850. In 1965, it made the Coupe version.