If the Fiat 850 is the Italian Volkswagen Beetle, then the Fiat El Sabry is the Italian Meyers Manx Dune Buggy. We are not entirely sure if El Sabry is a name claimed by any particular language, but our best guess is that it's a Spanish-Hebrew hybrid that translates to The Cactus. Dunes and cacti do overlap in a desert ecosystem, and the El Sabry, like the Dune Buggy, looks like it would be at home thrumming down sandy desert washboard.
Starting with the Fiat 850 chassis, suspension, and engine, G.A.M.C. Baldi created a fiberglass open-top four-seater. Over the years, only 80 of theses creations made it into production. Just like in the 850, power comes from an 843cc overhead valve 4-cylinder engine, likely producing 34hp. 850s were available in 34hp Normale tune, as well as in 37hp Super tune, so it's possible that some El Sabry's were specced with the 37hp engine.
Year: 1972
Model: Fiat El Sabry 850
Engine: 843cc 4-cylinder
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: 8,723mi
Price: $17,900
Location: Gronsveld, Netherlands
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1972 Fiat 850 EL Sabry (1 of 80 ever build)This is a rare Fiat beachcar. These cars were build in the 70's by Italian coachbuilder GAMC. It was the Italian version of the VW buggy. This car first registered in 1972 is a verly early production model.When new, this El Sabry was delivered to the first owner in Italy. Here it stayed until 2016. Currently is has a registration in the Netherlands.
This is a rare Fiat beachcar. These cars were build in the 70's by Italian coachbuilder GAMC. It was the Italian version of the VW buggy.
This car first registered in 1972 is a verly early production model.
When new, this El Sabry was delivered to the first owner in Italy. Here it stayed until 2016.
Currently is has a registration in the Netherlands. The original Italian registration booklet is still with the car.
We can assist with worldwide shipping of this or any of our other classics.
Please do not hesitate to call or mail for more information. Sales department: Ruud Gubbels +31-6-51360813 or info@dreamgarage.nl
How difficult are these to make street legal in the US? Seems like a very nice alternative to the relatively common Dune Buggy. The only downside might be having to explain to everyone at the gas station that it's Fiat-based, not VW-based.
Aside from the irreplaceable fiberglass bodywork, these beach cars shouldn't be terrible to keep in service. And, any damage to the fiberglass is theoretically quite simple to repair, if you know what you're doing. We like the idea of a rare, modernized Fiat Jolly at a fraction of the price. Someone import this orange specimen to Southern California where it belongs.
-Graham
