[{"id": 13645991, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Basically a go kart for the street. I had one of these it was a 1976 model. It was so much fun when it ran. I remember it would have so many electrical issues and need towing the AAA canceled my membership. When it caught fire on the freeway, and I pulled over and watched it burn, I really felt sorry for the little bugger. Very fun car indeed.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1707751799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13645995, "authorName": "slkaleb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slkaleb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "always thought of this one as the fiero's slightly more dignified european cousin (a complement as i love both cars' styling). never knew bertone took over badging rights!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707751863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13646000, "authorName": "duetforsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duetforsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've had 2 of these beauties. I miss them. Even the one that I had to use a matchbook to keep one of the headlights up.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1707751957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13646015, "authorName": "adguy924cgt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adguy924cgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller does this car have air conditioning? Also, did you do the timing belt?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707752025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13646058, "authorName": "Virago500", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/virago500/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707752562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13646089, "authorName": "Todd_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_f/", "bidAmount": 1919, "content": "$1,919 bid placed by Todd_F", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707752886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13646092, "authorName": "Ajj62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajj62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did you replace any belts? Nice looker!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707752921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13646094, "authorName": "reallybmw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reallybmw/", "bidAmount": 2150, "content": "$2,150 bid placed by reallybmw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707752956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13646105, "authorName": "GarretHolden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garretholden/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by GarretHolden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707753039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13646189, "authorName": "cruisemissile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisemissile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought one of these for my first car. 1974, I think the engine was a 1.3L? It had the split mini bumpers. As I was 16 and in high school, even though gasoline was like 60c a gallon, I always tried to hyper mile the car to try to get good gas mileage. I remember getting 55 mpg. The car actually never let me down. The only 2 bad things I would say about it is ... basically drop 2, only 1, the other thing I basically caused by something I did to the car.... the only bad thing is ... they do rust. At least the 1974 model did rust.. it liked to rust. If only this car was larger it would be significantly more valueable. Good luck, Love it.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1707753818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13646376, "authorName": "ccsnive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccsnive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you provide an overhead view of the dashboard? Viewing pic #80, I'm kinda suspect that the top is cracked. (If it isn't, my sincere apologies.) Also, could you provide closer pics of each A-Pillar as well as where the cowl meets the windshield trim? GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707755988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13646405, "authorName": "horselesscarriage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horselesscarriage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just with they were bigger", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707756296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13646783, "authorName": "Vancemac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancemac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a 75. Just gorgeous. These things scream to be resto-modded. Iike Honda K series?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1707760171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13649866, "authorName": "Ajj62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajj62/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Ajj62", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707771944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13651253, "authorName": "kmead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kmead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That right there is a nice example of an X1/9.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1707778909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13652306, "authorName": "alskin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alskin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This X1/9 is in excellent condition compare to the ones I have seen. I am on my 3rd X. I had a 1974, 1976 and now a 1982 fuel injection which I had fully restored from Midwest/Bayless in Ohio. If I didn't have one already I would bid on this one. :)", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1707790496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13652459, "authorName": "jvandyke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jvandyke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No A/C on this one. Awesome cars. Loved mine. Rust is their Achilles heel.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1707792613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13652884, "authorName": "wheezel2go", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheezel2go/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For all of those wishing for more space in their X1/9 , check out the Fiat X1/9 Passo Lungo concept car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707803030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13653237, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These were so popular that it forced GM to make the Pontiac Fiero.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1707829395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13654294, "authorName": "NorCalBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norcalbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars have a remarkable amount of storage. A good size Coleman cooler fits in the front trunk with the targa roof and the back will swallow a pair of sleeping bags and camping gear. They handle, steer and stop perfectly. The ultimate slow car to drive fast.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1707841225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13655610, "authorName": "Horsedad6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horsedad6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first Fiat was an 850 Spider. I later bought a '74 X19. What a fun car\" I have one now that I drive on a regular basis. Handles just like a baby Ferrari. We also bought another X19 CA car along with a Bertone parts car which we might do as a resto mod. Great car to design your own concept car!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1707849509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13655667, "authorName": "Speedfetish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedfetish/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Speedfetish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707849671, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13657719, "authorName": "DogFX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogfx/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by DogFX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707856370, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13661062, "authorName": "CarCrazySteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrazysteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clean and good looking X here! Yes, I also had X1/9(s) and loved them. So much fun! if the right one came at the right time, I would happily own again. Comments on the rust are more applicable to the earlier years. When Bertone took over they changed galvanizing process and added undercoating which made the BERTONE X1/9s at least as rust-resistant as any other contemporary 80s cars. Looks like this one may have add additional rubberized undercoating at some point? All that being said, it would be nice to have close up pictures of under the battery and base of the windshield (most rust-prone areas).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707884059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13662079, "authorName": "Speedfetish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedfetish/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by Speedfetish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707921290, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13664843, "authorName": "JimD01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimd01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a nice X and probably repainted at some point. The second paragraph of the description mentions the seller repainting the cowl area. \r\n\r\n\"There is a dent in the right-rear wheel arch, and the cowl panel was repainted under current ownership.\" \r\n\r\nProviding \"before\" pictures of the cowl would be helpful to perspective buyers.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707940595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13678783, "authorName": "wheezel2go", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheezel2go/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As with his previous listing on BaT, the seller seems not inclined to respond to comments.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1708077692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13680664, "authorName": "ccsnive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccsnive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wheezel2go, can you imagine winning this only to realize you have a cracked dashboard as well as mystery A-pillars \r\nand cowl to deal with? The seller could put this to bed by simply responding. \ud83d\ude12", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1708104202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13681045, "authorName": "JimD01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimd01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ccsnive, I agree on the possible crack in pic 80. Use the zoom button on pic 66 and you can see what appears to be crack at the front pass side corner of the defroster vent. It would be amazing if the dash wasn't cracked, that is really common. :) After owning 8 of these X1/9s, 2 currently, I do think this one \"looks\" solid in the pictures. A newer paint job can hide many sins, or maybe it is a great body with few issues that just needed a refresh. It is all part of buying an old car. If the seller is non-responsive, that is another piece of information to use in calculating any bids. As always, if possible, go see the car in person.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1708106608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13686339, "authorName": "Slammo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slammo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned 3 different X19\u2019s during the 80\u2019s and 90\u2019s. They are by no means fast, but handle incredibly well, especially in the snow. The maintenance issues I experienced were front wheel bearings, timing belt and of course keeping rust at bay.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708125072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13687185, "authorName": "RonAvery", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronavery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice example, I owned a 1976 for a while. These are great cars, lots of fun. The paint and body panels look great. The interior is nice as well, with a few of the normal flaws, bent tachometer needle and slightly warped glovebox door. No big deal for these small items in the overall car. I removed the bumpers on my X1/9 (admittedly, mine were not as nice as these) it does save weight and makes the shape of the car more attractive. I also like the painted roof panel. I bet the dent in the rear wheel arch could be help with a paintless dent person.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708133903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13689668, "authorName": "Cratecruncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cratecruncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No reserve and an unresponsive seller on this? Clutch unit and masters cylinders done, high level repaint in the original 809 Grigio Chiaro, no useless 300# of A/C equipment, original interior, no evidence of rust or aftermarket monkey business. This looks like a nice X1/9 to me.\n\nI've owned a couple of these. I've even daily'd my two-tone Grigio/Nero '86 X1/9 for several years and I use it now as a fair weather errand runner. I've found my Bosch injected car is fairly easy maintenance. I live in an urban area and can squirt it around downtown all day on $3 worth of gas and park anywhere. But the best part is the handling. Few pleasures in life can equal late brake passing a 911 into a decreasing radius curve with a frunk full of groceries, haha.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708187941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13691801, "authorName": "buttst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buttst/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by buttst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708198109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13692030, "authorName": "924slemans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/924slemans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The X1/9 has a lot of potential, can be a very quick car, it is a fantastic design..\r\n\r\nAlways one of the most spectacular HillClimb events of the year, Buzetski Dani in Croatia featured once again a tremendous entrylist, filled with an incredible amount of proper Monsters, making for a incredible selection of machines for the final Top 10 list.\r\n\r\nWith 3 Lancer Evolution models, all over 600Hp.... 500 hp GT3 from Porsche and 570 hp Ferrari GT3.... 740Hp Seat L\u00e9on R32 Turbo..... Renault RS01 600 hp..... BMW M3 540 hp.... 450 hp Lotus Elise, \r\n\r\nat the very Top we saw 2 of absolute fastest Monsters in Europe: Dan Michl\u00b4s famous 450 hp Lotus Elise V8 and Manuel Dondi in his frantic 320 hp FIAT X1/9 Lampredi 9000 rpm twin cam hemi 2.0 lt 4 cylinder....\r\n\r\nFiat X1/9 hillclimb car with a 2 litre 320 hp na 9000 rpm Lampredi twin cam hemi engine ...670 kg/1500 lb...has best time of the day... 4:51:108...quicker then all the other cars.....lightest car.....lightness matters...ask Colin Chapman...\r\n\r\nLampredi 4 cylinder twin cam hemi, best 4 cylinder engine in the world.....designed by Ferrari engine designer Aurelio Lampredi....a Ferrari designer designed engine in your X1/9....\r\n\r\nsee at 9:30 in video....\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9ipUEWlCqs", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708198730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13692407, "authorName": "924slemans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/924slemans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buy this X1/9 and modify it like the famous Euro X1/9 hillclimb car...\r\n\r\n...... repower it with a 2 litre, 320 hp, na, 9000 rpm Lampredi twin cam hemi engine....a 2 litre twin cam version of it's factory engine....get it's weight down to \u2026670 kg/1500 lb...and you have a rocket....quicker then an Elise....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708200302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13692470, "authorName": "924slemans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/924slemans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This X1/9 has a very famous engine, the best 4 cylinder engine ever made....\r\n\r\nLampredi (the famous Ferrari engine designer) who later worked for Fiat Lancia, designed the twin overhead cam 8 valve hemi (later on 16 valve) 4 cylinder, which powered Fiat, Lancia, Lotus 7, Morgan, Alfa Romeo, etc., He ran Abarth.\r\n\r\n It powered more World Rally championship winners then any other engine.\r\n One of the best race car engines in history. \r\nOne of the best 4 cyl engines in history.\r\n\r\n The Lampredi engine was in the Lancia 037, Lancia Delta S4 and Lancia Delta Integrale, with turbo and super charger the engine put out up to 1000 hp, in race trim 600 hp. \r\n\r\nThe Lancia 037 with the Lampredi two litre engine with a super charger only, made 325 hp.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708200633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13693238, "authorName": "924slemans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/924slemans/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fiat X1/9...a baby Ferrari at a very low price.\r\n\r\nsome X1/9 race cars on the track....\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFoTceOt_Zg", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1708203142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13693959, "authorName": "Speedfetish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedfetish/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by Speedfetish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708205420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13695249, "authorName": "hmssaab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hmssaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Floor pans in photo #107 supposed to look like that?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708220263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13696901, "authorName": "Speedtriple1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedtriple1/", "bidAmount": 5950, "content": "$5,950 bid placed by Speedtriple1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708269649, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13697807, "authorName": "NaturopathicDoctor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/naturopathicdoctor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller \n\nCan you please post a cold start, warm start, running and driving video, and compression test if available?\n\nWas the timing belt done?\n\nAny oil or fluid leaks?\n\nWas the car infested/ flooded, or any unusual smells?\n\nDoes the glove box and all the releases/ cables work?\n\nAny service records or documentation since you purchased from the original owner?\n\nDoes the jack and tools come with the car?\n\nCan you please post a pic of: \n\n-Under the driver door\n-The bulkheads under the gas filler, and opposing side to show rust free or if corrosion present.\n-Pre and post paint pics of the cowl repaint so we can understand the extent of any corrosion that was present there, \n-The spare tire area with and without the tire.\n-The rear trunk, right and left recesses to show extent of any corrosion if present there.\n\nThank you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708278164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13697871, "authorName": "NaturopathicDoctor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/naturopathicdoctor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hmssaab yes, that does look a bit off. Hopefully, the seller will shed some light.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708278504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13699536, "authorName": "Cratecruncher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cratecruncher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hmssaab the floor pan in photo 107 looks like a dent from running over something. There are some spots where the undercoat was scraped away. My car had the same dent in the same spot. I popped it out more or less with a big rubber hammer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708287390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13699569, "authorName": "buttst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buttst/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by buttst", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708287578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13700165, "authorName": "MadmadDog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madmaddog/", "bidAmount": 6400, "content": "$6,400 bid placed by MadmadDog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708289991, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13702134, "authorName": "Chromedome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chromedome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would not walk away from this car. \r\nI would sprint!\r\nI had a brand new one in Europe which was awful. It rusted in 6 months of ownership and rarely was without fault. The joke was the heated rear screen was to keep your hands warm while pushing it\ud83d\ude02. The fact the seller is not engaging tells you all you need to know.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1708307004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13702456, "authorName": "spotterjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spotterjeff/", "bidAmount": 10600, "content": "$10,600 bid placed by spotterjeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708312138, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13702474, "authorName": "andybanta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andybanta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold one of these here a few years, Fiat branded instead of Bertone. I wouldn't have imagined a $10k bid with no interaction.\r\n\r\nBy my take, @seller is getting lucky for doing it wrong.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708312432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13702623, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have told tales of my x1/9 ownership adventures in previous auctions of this design. It isn't just the driving that makes them fun. \r\nPeople like to see these, on the road, as well as parked. Many good memories, even when it involved frozen brake calipers and stuck thermostats.\r\nThis is still one of the most fun and cheap two seaters going. Maybe the most fun Fiat. \r\nNot up to date on it's market but this example looks very driveable. The original seat fabric is a wonder, and suggests better care than what a New England vehicle usually receives. \r\nLike any Italian vehicle it needs to be driven, and likes to be well warmed up and tended to when cooled off. Only 47K miles suggests it may have had time to have rubber dry up etc. If the recent mileage were closer to 300, it could be assumed all those bits have been revealed. \r\nAny car that has sat for several years is going to have some surprises, but the description of refurbishment covers all the usual suspects. \r\nShould be an interesting holiday Monday close here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708315589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13702767, "authorName": "Ajj62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajj62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish there were more interaction or some interaction with the seller. It's a real good looker with the mini Ferrari aspect going for it. But with such a high demand for this model and year with low supply in this condition....the car sells itself without imput from seller. So Glwa to both parties and drive her often. Love the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708319763, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13702894, "authorName": "NaturopathicDoctor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/naturopathicdoctor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No response from seller to posted questions or contact seller button. No opportunity to see or hear running. No opportunity to inspect. A dice roll in the most literal sense.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1708327157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13703233, "authorName": "gregrydt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregrydt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not one photo of this car with the top removed? I had two of these and LOVED them. The best part of driving the car was taking off the roof!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708348916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13703307, "authorName": "luckless_Pedestrian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckless_pedestrian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had 3 of these over a 25 year period... most fun you can have with under 80 hp. Unfortunately the silence of the seller throws cold water over this...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708350102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13704024, "authorName": "wheezel2go", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheezel2go/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Make no comment. Tell no lies.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708357939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13704026, "authorName": "Hashim (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hashim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A bit late but I am not too savvy with computers.\r\nAny questions can be answered over the phone.\r\nI am available @ 2818215665", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708357968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13704031, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mine was a '79. \r\n\r\nRemember it's always more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slowly.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1708358021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13704413, "authorName": "JonathanDMiller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonathandmiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bertone changed the car with many improvements I've now owned 1 Fiat X19 and 2 Bertone X19's The thrill of it all is driving it! Nothing handles better than a X19 This particular car looks great! Bertone's had a larger interior, improvements on the timing belt, that don't blow the engine, let alone engine improvements, bumper improvements, and a better looking interior.. I'm surprised this Bertone isn't closer to 20K. Whoever buys this car is getting a steal. Enjoy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708360888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13704597, "authorName": "E.Bugatti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e.bugatti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned one and these are a blast to drive! We get snow here and the first time I had to take it out, I couldn't wait! I was whipping it all around and started to head home on the freeway, and found myself turned around, heading the wrong way without any warning! Possibly only a fair-weather car only, but they sure are fun!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708362345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13705626, "authorName": "leftfield6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leftfield6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E.Buggati. Mid engine cars can have some interesting handling characteristics. I imagine what you experienced was snap oversteer upon lifting the throttle on a slick road. Easy to do in an x1/9, as the front end is so light. \n\nI've owned three Xs over the years. Major drawback now is finding 13 inch tires.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1708368349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13705810, "authorName": "Garz1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garz1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What ever happened to the $19 bid protocal?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708369443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13705902, "authorName": "Speedfetish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedfetish/", "bidAmount": 10850, "content": "$10,850 bid placed by Speedfetish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708369931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13705910, "authorName": "Fredand5kids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredand5kids/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Fredand5kids", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708369987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13705938, "authorName": "Fredand5kids", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredand5kids/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/19/24 for $12,000 to Fredand5kids", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708370109, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13706024, "authorName": "alanikai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alanikai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Fred! Way to go !! This looks like a really nice one! I've had a few x1/9s and have absolutely loved them!\r\n\r\nEnjoy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708370491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13706033, "authorName": "sjmst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjmst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Fredand5kids \r\nGreat car,You will love it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708370537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13706124, "authorName": "PJD1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please check out XWebForums. VERY helpful folks if you have any questions...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708370811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13707212, "authorName": "alskin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alskin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy! If you need any parts for the X check out Midwest/Bayless in ohio. they have everything you need to keep that beautiful car running.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708374991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13707244, "authorName": "Judd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JohnathanDMiller - Later X1/9s actually had slightly less room than the earlier 1290cc cars. At 6\u2019 even, I fit in either; my 6\u20194\u201d dad couldn\u2019t drive my 81, but had owned and commuted in a 74. (He was not happy about this because he saw the improvements in the later cars & wanted one badly). Cheers! This is a fine example- best wishes to both buyer & seller!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708375113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13710747, "authorName": "spotterjeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spotterjeff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This winner will not love it. Look at his profile. $215k cars won, and he will love this cool little Fiat? No. BAT has a problem with investor bidders. Limit winners to one a month so us small fries can have a chance, sellers know already that prices are bloated here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708397723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13712713, "authorName": "fiatmonkey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatmonkey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My hope (if in fact the buyer didn\u2019t buy the car to enjoy) the few things left to make it perfect are done and we see it again\u2026These cars are way too much fun to leave sitting in a garage or a car collection. I have had MANY Fiats, but my true love is my 74 x19. Drive it at least 3 days a week and at least 5 track day events a year. Yes, not the fastest (unless you kswap it) but a blast on the windy parts of a road or track.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708446507, "type": "comment"}]