1959scudetto Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) In 1972 Fiat introduced its Bertone-designed mid-engine X1/9 Spider. It had a 1300 cc, 75 hp engine and replaced the 850 Spider. With a Targa-type removable roof similar to the Porsche 914 and extraordinary road-holding abilities it was sometimes called “poor man’s Ferrari” . In 1978, the 2nd series followed: 1500 cc, 85 hp and a 5-speed transmission. Unfortunately, this one carried heavy bumpers as it was exported to the US to meet their safety regulations. When Fiat wanted to drop it in 1982 because of declining sales, Bertone took over for some more years and the car was now sold as “Bertone X1/9” until 1988. In 2009, in the Italian newsstand “Quattroruote” series, the 1979 Fiat X1/9 5-speed was released as #46 of 50 models. It got reissued in March 2015 as #33 in the 66 pcs. “Auto vintage deluxe collection” with a sturdy plexi box (blue version). Manufactured by Ixo, everything opens (doors, 2 trunk lids, engine cover, 2 pop-up lights), very fine details all around, you can even remove the hardtop. With a little TLC, this can be turned into a spectacular little model – here it is as it came out of the box - on to the pics: Edited July 2, 2023 by 1959scudetto 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mittagskind Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 That´s a nice little car and a beautiful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 What an impressive model and thanks for the history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) Looks like a great model. Thanks for the heads-up. I've owned and loved several X1/9s. It'd be nice to have one in 1/24. Edited July 2, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger AVG Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) Those die-casts are very detailed. Nice representations of the real deal. Perhaps sadly, I have owned waaay too many of these little cars. Cheap fun, basically street legal go-carts. Just finished one for my son (a surprise...congrats on finishing his enlistment of 5 years). And just dragged yet another one into the shop for a winter restoration. BTW, the Entex/Bandai 1/20th X1/9 is a fantastic kit. Expensive, but worth it. Edited August 26, 2023 by Tiger AVG more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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