The Fiat 850 Spider America first debuted at the 1965 Geneva Motor Show and was popular enough to allow for 140,000 to be built. It was key in giving the Fiat brand a strong image in North America. This car, the 1968 Sport Spider, was one of several different versions of the original model. Others included the Berlinetta (with a hard vinyl top), a convertible and a Racer Team edition with a metal roof.