1982 Fiat

X/19 Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

ZFABS00A7C8143164

Gasoline

This is a 1982 Fiat X/19 that was purchased new by my Grandfather, in 1982; he gave it to me a few years ago. I drove it for quite awhile, and had a lot of work done on it, and fixed it up. The last repair I did was with an off-brand starter, and I couldn't get it to work and I couldn't afford to have it fixed for me. It has been sitting for over a year. 1982 was the last year that FIAT produced the X/19. I had a new clutch, battery, brakes, tires, radiator, and much more, replaced. Most of the other parts have been rebuilt.The paint is faded a little, but shines when waxed. The headlights don't go down now; I don't know why. The AC is not working either.This has the removable, solid top, that comes off and easily stores in the front "trunk" area. There is not any major body damage. This could be restored or used as a parts car. (Most of the parts are new.)I believe that, with a starter and a little work, this could be a wonderful, fun, collectors car.The winner of this auction is responsible for transport of the car, from my house (in Irving, Texas.) I have no idea how this would be done. Towing or flat-bed transport? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:The Fiat X1/9 is a two-seater mid-engined sports car designed by Bertone and manufactured by Fiat from 1972-1982 and subsequently by Bertone from 1982-1989.With a transverse engine and gearbox in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive configuration, the X1/9 was noted for its excellent handling, lightweight-removable hardtop, front and rear-storage compartments — and for being designed from its conception to meet the late 60s U.S. safety regulations.Pre-production[edit]History and packagingThe X1/9 succeeded a 1969 show concept car called the Autobianchi A112 Runabout, with styling by Bertone under chief designer Marcello Gandini.Designed around the all-new 128 SOHC engine and gearbox (transmission) from the front wheel drive Fiat 128, the X1/9 relocated the transverse drive train and suspension assembly from the front of the 128 to the rear of the passenger cabin, directly in front of the rear axle, giving a mid-engined layout. The layout also located the fuel tank and spare wheel side by side ahead of the engine, directly behind the seats — optimizing the proportion of the car's weight falling within its wheelbase for more effective handling and also enabling cargo areas front and rear.[8]Fiat began marketing a right-hand drive variant in 1976.Unlike Fiat's marketing nomenclature at the time which used a numerical system (e.g., 127, 128, 124, 131) denoting relative position in the model range, the X1/9 retained its prototype code as its marketing name. Fiat's prototype coding usedX0 for engines, X1 for passenger vehicles and X2 (for commercial vehicles). The X1/9 was thus the ninth passenger car developed using the nomenclature.[edit]Concept carThe prototype car featured a distinctive wedge shape and took many styling cues from contemporary power-boat design. Though the more extreme features of the Runabout such as the C pillar mounted headlights and the small wind-deflectorwindscreen were lost for the production car, many aesthetic features of the Autobianchi Runabout are readily identifiable on the X1/9. The long flat bonnet (hood) with central indentation, the large front overhang, the wedge shape with prominent C pillar roll-over hoop and the car-length indentedplimsoll-line all made the successful transition to the X1/9, giving it a highly distinctive appearance.Once developed for production, the two-seater featured sharp-edged styling with a wedge shape, pop-up headlights and a removable hard top roof panel (targa top). The removable hardtop stores in the front luggage compartment, below the front hood, only slightly reducing the space available for cargo. An aftermarket company offered a top made of lightweight clear-smoked polycarbonate.US Sales of X1/9sThe X1/9 underwent three generations in the USA: 1974 cars, 1975-78 cars, and 1979-87 cars.1974 USA examples aligned closely with worldwide models, including small bumpers, 1290cc engine, and 4-speed transmission.1975-78 USA cars were unique to the US market with "ladder-style" impact absorbing bumpers front and rear. To meet USA evaporative and exhaust emission standards, X1/9's were fitted with exhaust gas recirculation valves, air pumps and an activated charcoal system. These cars were rated at 63HP.In 1979 USA cars received an increase in displacement to 1498cc and a 5-speed transmission. 1979 USA cars retained the previous emission controls. Model years 1980 and 1981 saw a transition from carburetion to Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection, with the changeover coming in 1980 for cars sold in California and a gradual changeover for "federal" cars from late 1980 to 1981 model years. The combination of Fuel Injection (FI), a catalytic converter and unleaded gasoline allowed these cars to meet California and later federal emission standards. FI cars were rated at 75HP.In 1979 USA X1/9s also received both exterior and interior revisions including integrated bumpers front and rear, as well as a new front grille and airdam. The instrument panel and dash redesign moved the heating and ventilation controls from the center console up to the main dash, relocated the radio into the center dash area and added a glovebox on the passenger side.During 1982, Fiat ended its presence in the USA. Fiat turned over marketing and support of the X1/9 to International Automobile Importers, Inc., headed up by Malcolm Bricklin, and turned over full production duties to Bertone. 1983 was a transition year for the orphaned X1/9, which thereafter was sold as the "Bertone X1/9." IAI and Bertone continued to update the X1/9, such as providing rust, revised seating to accommodate taller drivers, and a modernized electrical system for 1984 models.US sales of the X1/9 nosedived in the final few years, and 1987 was the last year that IAI imported X1/9s to the USA.