Highlights
- Fully restored example
- Completely rust-free bodywork
- Newly reupholstered interior
- Comprehensively serviced engine and gearbox
- Overhauled braking system
- Based and registered in Belgium
The Appeal
The Fiat X1/9 is a distinctive mid-engined sports car that offered impressive handling and driving dynamics in an affordable package. With its targa top, mid-engine layout, and compact dimensions, it delivered a driving experience that punched well above its weight class - and their handsome Bertone styling gave the more luxurious marques a good run for their money when it came to the classes of cool.
This particular five speed example has been comprehensively restored and looks incredibly well-sorted. The lucky buyer simply has to get it inspected and returned to the road, and will no doubt find it a very rewarding classic.
This particular five speed example has been comprehensively restored and looks incredibly well-sorted. The lucky buyer simply has to get it inspected and returned to the road, and will no doubt find it a very rewarding classic.
History and Paperwork
- Built in 1980
- Odometer shows 40,691 kilometres
- Accompanied by a collection of invoices, handbooks and spares
- Accompanied by Belgian registration certificate
- No technical inspection
The Condition
- Bodywork restoration was carried out approximately 15 years ago
- Has spent much of its recent years in dry storage
- Some gentle scuffs and marks
- No obvious areas of perforating corrosion
- New interior has been installed
- Looks in good order with a charming period-
- Interior has been fully reupholstered
The Mechanics
- 1,498cc straight-four engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- In recent years, the vendor reports that the:
- Engine and gearbox have been thoroughly serviced
- Valve adjustment (shims) has been completed
- Oil pressure gauge connection has been renewed and corrected
- Braking system has been inspected and overhauled
- The car has also had:
- A new master brake cylinder fitted
- New flexible brake hoses installed
- The vendor reports that the car is running well
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