Fiat X19

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , The FIAT X1/9, designed by Bertone, was launched in 1972 quickly becoming the world's first truly successful massproduced, midengined sportscar,When Fiat decided to end production in 1982, Bertone took over the entire manufacturing process and marketed the car under its own brand. These later models are officially Bertone X1/9s and feature "Bertone" badging, deeper footwells and other details ,Attractively presented in Black (Noir601) with smart multicoloured cloth and grey leathercloth seats and black trim. The odometer displayed 24,331 miles at the time of cataloguing, although this is not warranted,The car has been subject to significant expenditure over the past few years with Kentbased specialist Maidstone Sports Cars. There is an invoice dated March 2022 totalling £5,224 for an engine service, replacement of suspension bushings as well as the fitting of new pads and discs with further works to the brakes plus a host of ancillary costs,Further expenditure in September/November 2025 included a new carb, the choke converted from an automatic to a manual system, fuel tank drained and cleaned with a new fuel pump and filter installed, at a total cost of of £2,912,Though production ended in 1989, the X1/9 continues to captivate with its timeless appeal and connection to a great era of sports car design. Offered without reserve, we welcome your inspection and interest at our NEC Sale ,