Los Angeles, CA | USA
Description
1981 Fiat X1/9 5 speed standard, fuel injected mid-engine, rear wheel drive Italian sport car - Clean title in my name - Running & Driving project - Targa Hard Top - has some rust - paint is poor - Unknown mileage as gauge was replaced prior to my ownership This is actually a cool little car. Brakes need some attention: soft pedal so maybe a bleed. I also have some new pads in a box. Other than that I think you could insure and daily this now as you work on it. Will come with some new gasket...
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Our Take:
- Ahead of its Time: The 1981 Fiat X1/9 was among the early adopters of the mid-engine layout, a design typically reserved for high-performance sports cars. This positioning enhanced balance and handling, akin to the layout you'd find in much pricier contemporaries like the Porsche 914.
- Pininfarina Influence: The X1/9's design was the work of the famed Italian design firm, Bertone, with input from Pininfarina. Its wedge shape might remind some of the iconic Fiat 124 Spider but with a more futuristic flair—it's a little piece of Italian artistry on wheels.
- Pop Culture Icon: While it may not have stolen the spotlight like its Ferrari cousins, the X1/9 did earn its stripes in the 1980s European motorsport scene. Its appearance in a few movies and TV series as the plucky underdog gives it that 'cool factor' that still turns heads today.
- Project with Potential: This model's status as a "running and driving project" makes it a canvas for Fiat enthusiasts. With essential parts included like gaskets and belts, and a few improvements like a brake bleed, it could become a peculiar daily driver that'll spark conversations at car meets. Plus, there's something rather romantic about working on an Italian classic in the scenic enclave of Maple Ridge.
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