The Fiat 850 T was introduced in 1964 as a commercial evolution of the Fiat 850 platform. Designed to replace earlier Fiat light commercial models, the 850 T adopted a cab-over-engine layout with rear-mounted mechanicals, using the 843cc four-cylinder engine derived from the Fiat 850 passenger car series. Its compact size and versatility made it suitable for numerous professional conversions, including delivery vans, ambulances, mobile workshops, and funeral vehicles. Production of the Fiat 850 T continued from 1964 until 1976, after which it was replaced by the Fiat 900 T. Several thousand units were produced, many of which were supplied as chassis-cab variants intended for third-party coachbuilding.

The 850 T chassis was commonly delivered to specialized coachbuilders throughout Italy for conversion. Among these, Carrozzeria Grazia of Bologna was one of the leading firms in the production of ambulances and hearses. Active since the post-war period, Carrozzeria Grazia specialized in ceremonial and emergency service vehicles, developing numerous custom bodies on Fiat platforms, including the 1100 T, 850 T, 238, and later models. The Grazia conversions typically featured extended rear compartments, modified rooflines, specific interior fittings, and mechanical adaptations such as low-ratio gear systems for controlled slow-speed operation during ceremonial processions.

The vehicle described in this document is a Fiat 850 T hearse converted by Carrozzeria Grazia. It is equipped with a low-ratio gear system, as commonly found on hearses of this type. The odometer shows 19,000 kilometers, considered original. The vehicle remained in service until a few years ago in a small village located in the Cinque Terre region of Liguria. It retains its original black Italian license plate. Several mechanical maintenance operations have been performed to ensure operational reliability. Two years ago, the vehicle participated in a three-day rally, covering 750 kilometers across mountain passes without mechanical incidents, the seller says. Find it for sale at €15,000 (today $17,000) here in Firenze, Italy.