Lot details

Year: 1989
Make: Fiat
Model: X1/9 Gran Finale
Registration: F926 JHR
Chassis No: ZBB128AS007163950
Engine No: 6662696
Mileage: 53,657
•: Huge history file
•: Comprehensive service history going back to 1989

The Fiat X1/9 is a mid-engined two-seater, designed by Bertone and manufactured by Fiat from 1972-1982. Bertone subsequently took the lead from 1982-1989 and, in 1982, shortly after the introduction of the 1500 model, complete production was assumed by Bertone with models from this point forward badged as the Bertone X1/9. With a transverse engine and gearbox in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive configuration, the X1/9 was noted for its excellent handling and lightweight, removable hardtop. It succeeded a 1969 show concept car called the Autobianchi Runabout (with styling by Bertone under chief designer Marcello Gandini) and, unlike Fiat's marketing nomenclature at the time; the X1/9 retained its prototype code as its marketing name.

This example is one of the very last X1/9's to have been built and is a superb example. The car has covered just 53,000 miles from new, supported by a service book containing stamps going back as far as 1989. The car presents beautifully in Mica Red and has been the subject of much work over the years. In May 2023, the engine was removed and sent to Avanti Rizzuti Motorsport, who rebuilt the head and cam, using a stage 1 forged cam, the cambelt and water pump were also replaced at the time. New clutch and brake master cylinders were fitted in 2022 and there are bills for metal work and paintwork in 2013. The history file is extensive and we would highly recommend any interested parties to come and take a look through the bills for works carried out over the years. Fiat X1/9's are an exceedingly rare sight on the roads nowadays as many fell victim to rust over the years, so an example like this which has clearly been cared for throughout its whole life is a very special thing. This example is supplied to auction with a V5C registration certificate, an MoT test certificate valid until August 2025 and a comprehensive history file with many invoices, service records, owner's club booklets and old MoT's. Consigned by Fraser Smith