The well of information on the Fiat 616, especially in the English language, is dry. These workhorses were produced from 1965 to 1978 using different designations depending on the region in which they were sold. Interestingly, the 616 was the first Fiat to use the silver Fiat script on black background.

Power came from a 3.5L diesel - an uncommonly large displacement for a Fiat of the era - producing around 82hp. The model was offered in four series, with this example falling within the final N3 series.