RE: SOTW: Fiat X1/9
Discussion
Dunk130TC said:
I had a RHD 1974 import that was converted by Radbourne Racing with a 1600cc with 40 dcnfs.
I had a 1.5l with a DIY 2.0l Lancia twinc. It was mental but steady compared to ropey SuperMirafiori Sport with a Thema turbo engine which replaced it. The only sensible move on my part was selling it.
hmmm great thread, looking at one now, not had a car for years (bicycle everywhere) but looking for a classic car and all the ones i wanted (esprit, GT6 & elan +2) just doubled in price in the last 3 months! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9OGfBGOCpk
i would definitely de bumper and like the foglight idea on page 3 to cover the bumper attachment points
i would definitely de bumper and like the foglight idea on page 3 to cover the bumper attachment points
bencollins said:
hmmm great thread, looking at one now, not had a car for years (bicycle everywhere) but looking for a classic car and all the ones i wanted (esprit, GT6 & elan +2) just doubled in price in the last 3 months! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9OGfBGOCpk
i would definitely de bumper and like the foglight idea on page 3 to cover the bumper attachment points
a little more work than may be at first thought to be honest (the de-bumpering is easy - the bumper attachments.... errrm less so!!)i would definitely de bumper and like the foglight idea on page 3 to cover the bumper attachment points
Lovely looking car
Many years ago I had a chance to drive my brothers X1/9
The handling and feel were sensational (or my memory says they were)
Sadly my brother let it go due to gearbox problems.
I had forgotten all about it until I purchased my Elise 2 years ago. The first thought In my mind as I had my first test drive was how I remembered the X1/9 had been.
I wonder how much that's just rose tinted spectacles?
Many years ago I had a chance to drive my brothers X1/9
The handling and feel were sensational (or my memory says they were)
Sadly my brother let it go due to gearbox problems.
I had forgotten all about it until I purchased my Elise 2 years ago. The first thought In my mind as I had my first test drive was how I remembered the X1/9 had been.
I wonder how much that's just rose tinted spectacles?
5 USA said:
I always rather liked the Lancia Beta Monte Carlo as well.
They make hens teeth seem rather a common sight...
IIRC the rear light cluster was shared between Fiat X1/9, this Lancia and early Lotus Esprit.
Oddly enough I saw one of these on the hard shoulder of the M4 a couple days ago.They make hens teeth seem rather a common sight...
IIRC the rear light cluster was shared between Fiat X1/9, this Lancia and early Lotus Esprit.
GC8 said:
Dunk130TC said:
I had a RHD 1974 import that was converted by Radbourne Racing with a 1600cc with 40 dcnfs.
I had a 1.5l with a DIY 2.0l Lancia twinc. It was mental but steady compared to ropey SuperMirafiori Sport with a Thema turbo engine which replaced it. The only sensible move on my part was selling it.
d-cars. I handed over spanners and a good deal of cash and parts...Back in the day Fiat and the Russians worked closely on cars, with Fiat selling a complete factory to them. Hence the Fiat 124 soldiered on for many years in a Russian version. The Russians were short of cash to pay for things and liked to do "swaps" instead. Part of their swap with Fiat was the supply of steel for Fiat to make car bodies.
Unfortunately the Russian steel was of poor quality. Hence the ability of X1/9 and many other Fiats of the era to rust at a frightening speed.
Unfortunately the Russian steel was of poor quality. Hence the ability of X1/9 and many other Fiats of the era to rust at a frightening speed.
just came across this Dalara X1/9 with 'busso' ? Alfa V6 engine
more and to buy It seems
more and to buy It seems
said:
Gian Paolo Dallara, the Parma-born owner of Dallara Motorsports, made an agreement with Fiat in 1973 to develop a racing version of the then-new X1/9. The Dallara X1/9 retained the original passenger compartment, with front and rear space frames extended from the bulkheads to mount engine/box and suspension components. Dallara was the first manufacturer to produce a series of racing X1/9:s, and the Dallara cars are noticeably rare and dear.
This Swedish X1/9 is unlikely to be an actual Dallara car, but appears to be at least a very skillful replica. It also looks the business, and has a noticeably larger engine than the original 1300cc or 1600cc Dallara-tuned units.
The semi-gloss paintjob makes the X1/9 look suitably stealthy, especially with the widely bulging arches and the shaved-off pop-up pods, replaced with parts counter projector headlights. The front features a prominent Alfa Romeo emblem, due to the fact that the car has a midmounted Alfa Romeo “Busso” 3.0 V6 mounted in place of the usual 1300-1500cc Fiat Ritmo four.
The ad puts it nicely, “Extremely entertaining mid-engined car. Has no practical features whatsoever, but is great fun on a winding road or a track day. Good rare alternative to Porsche, Lotus, Maserati, BMW; guaranteed entertainment!”
The X1/9 puts down a 0-402m time of 13,62 seconds, so it’s hardly a slouch.
Inside, there’s not much left of the original X1/9 controls. This is not necessarily a bad thing. In place of the original instruments is a digital gauge panel, and the dashboard appears to be a custom build. There are Momo bucket seats and harnesses to keep you in place.
The seller is asking 145 000 SEK, or best offer. The price translates to a touch under 22 000 USD; it’s up to you to judge whether it’s a sound buy. It’s probably one of the lightest chassis you can fit a singing Alfa Romeo V6, and it’s most likely a good Swedish build.
http://hooniverse.com/2012/12/05/for-sale-fiat-x19-dallara-3-0-v6/This Swedish X1/9 is unlikely to be an actual Dallara car, but appears to be at least a very skillful replica. It also looks the business, and has a noticeably larger engine than the original 1300cc or 1600cc Dallara-tuned units.
The semi-gloss paintjob makes the X1/9 look suitably stealthy, especially with the widely bulging arches and the shaved-off pop-up pods, replaced with parts counter projector headlights. The front features a prominent Alfa Romeo emblem, due to the fact that the car has a midmounted Alfa Romeo “Busso” 3.0 V6 mounted in place of the usual 1300-1500cc Fiat Ritmo four.
The ad puts it nicely, “Extremely entertaining mid-engined car. Has no practical features whatsoever, but is great fun on a winding road or a track day. Good rare alternative to Porsche, Lotus, Maserati, BMW; guaranteed entertainment!”
The X1/9 puts down a 0-402m time of 13,62 seconds, so it’s hardly a slouch.
Inside, there’s not much left of the original X1/9 controls. This is not necessarily a bad thing. In place of the original instruments is a digital gauge panel, and the dashboard appears to be a custom build. There are Momo bucket seats and harnesses to keep you in place.
The seller is asking 145 000 SEK, or best offer. The price translates to a touch under 22 000 USD; it’s up to you to judge whether it’s a sound buy. It’s probably one of the lightest chassis you can fit a singing Alfa Romeo V6, and it’s most likely a good Swedish build.
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