HIGHLIGHTS

Recently imported from South Africa
Spent most of its life in a museum
Professionally recommissioned to a very high standard
Estimated £50,000 restoration cost
Two-seater fun from the mid-engine 1290 litre 4 speed manual

THE APPEAL

The Fiat X1/9 designed by Bertone of Italy has a very distinctive style with a mid-engine configuration.

They are well known for their lively handling and performance and have been in the news recently celebrating 50 years since the first cars rolled off the production line.

This Mk1 example was recently imported from South Africa so has enjoyed a salt free climate as well as being stored indoors for most of its life. The car has had an easy life, and even more so because it was a display in a museum for a number of years.

The previous vendor felt there was room for improvement though and put the car through an intensive six-year restoration. The paintwork was professionally prepared and resprayed, and the mechanicals had a complete overhaul. The result is a very eye-catching car which is ready to be enjoyed.

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THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

Irish Logbook
Show winner
Recently serviced
Part of the Fiat X1/9 club
Receipts for recent work

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THE INTERIOR

Interior rubbers replaced
There are a few bits of cracking on the dashboard edges which comes from the strong sunlight
The driver's seat needs a repair
The boot area has been treated with textured underseal and is very clean
Simple to detach roof, just 2 catches
Door cards in good condition

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THE EXTERIOR

Stylish Mk1 Split bumpers in excellent condition
Weld free body and chassis
Wider wheels
Original Rossa red respray
Professionally stripped down and resprayed in South Africa
Door bottoms in excellent shape with no signs of repair

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THE MECHANICALS

Transverse engine and gearbox give excellent balance and handling
A lot of work has been done refurbishing the engine and gearbox
Many new rubbers and bushes
Vendor states the car is a delight to drive and tight with no knocks and bangs
4 wheel independent suspension
Disc brakes
Rack and pinion steering
All correct period correct factory parts used in the recommissioning, including the nuts and bolts being imported from Italy

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SUMMARY

The exterior of this Fiat X1/9 Bertone is a testament to the restorer in South Africa who had an excellent eye for detail. The interior could do with some cosmetic work to bring it up to the high standard of the exterior. This would then make this X1/9 of the best examples you will see on the road or at a show.

The X1/9 has a loyal following of fans, so help is at hand from the club members. Spares are generally easy to find, and the car is simple and easy to work on making it an ideal choice for the DIY mechanic to keep on the road.

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