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Italy has a rich and vibrant history of producing sports cars of all shapes and sizes. While you may more commonly think of a roaring Ferrari V12 or a Lamborghini V10, the country also gave birth to some truly amazing, affordable sports cars. Take the Fiat X1/9, for example. Despite featuring a relatively small 1,290cc engine, the little Fiat is a true sportscar focused on offering the best driver experience. It’s a strict two-seater with a mid-engine layout and a design that predated the Toyota MR-2 by several years. Today, the Fiat X1/9 has a cult following around the world, with fans smitten by the car’s baby-Ferrari style and experience. Our featured car is reportedly all-original and comes with original mileage of just 49,300 on the odometer — exceptional for a car of this vintage.
The Fiat X1/9 was designed by Italian design house Bertone, under the penmanship of chief designer Marcello Gandini. The result was a timeless wedge shape with a long flat bonnet, pop-up headlights, and a Targa roof panel. Our featured car is finished in a shade of gold that perfectly complements the ’70s design. It sits on 13-inch pressed steel wheels with period-correct Fiat badges on the centers. Move inside, and you’re presented with a well-preserved interior featuring a two-tone ivory and brown color scheme. There’s a small-rimmed four-spoke steering wheel and a manual gear selector placed in close proximity to each other, ensuring this driver’s car offers a rewarding experience behind the wheel. Behind the steering wheel, you’ll find Veglia gauges, including a 130-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 7,000 rpm redline, and an additional meter to monitor fuel level, battery amperage, and water temperature. The rest of the interior appears to be in remarkable condition for a car of this age. It features an FM radio and controls for the HVAC.
Under the mid-mounted engine cover lies an inline four-cylinder engine of 1,290cc. For the U.S. market, cars had to comply with emissions standards, meaning these X1/9s offered slightly less power than their European-delivered counterparts. Nevertheless, the 1978 Fiat X1/9 was rated as having 61 hp. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. The owner reports that this car has been kept up to date on its servicing, while an aftermarket electronic fuel pump and new master cylinder have been installed.
1978 Fiat X1/9
Bertone Design
1,290cc I4
4-Speed Manual
RWD
Gold Exterior
Ivory/Brown Interiror
Original Radio
Aftermarket Electronic Fuel Pump
Original Miles
Current Owner Reports All Original
Nuccio Bertone Signature
Up to Date on Servicing
New Master Cylinder
Italy has a rich and vibrant history of producing sports cars of all shapes and sizes. While you may more commonly think of a roaring Ferrari V12 or a Lamborghini V10, the country also gave birth to some truly amazing, affordable sports cars. Take the Fiat X1/9, for example. Despite featuring a relatively small 1,290cc engine, the little Fiat is a true sportscar focused on offering the best driver experience. It’s a strict two-seater with a mid-engine layout and a design that predated the Toyota MR-2 by several years. Today, the Fiat X1/9 has a cult following around the world, with fans smitten by the car’s baby-Ferrari style and experience. Our featured car is reportedly all-original and comes with original mileage of just 49,300 on the odometer — exceptional for a car of this vintage.
The 1971 Fiat 850 Sport Spider was renowned for being cheap and fun to drive. Affordable and good-looking, this Fiat coupe with a rear engine and rear wheel drive system paved its way as the Porsche for much less. The initial iteration is reported to have not met great success when it was first introduced in 1965, but Fiat saw potential. In 1968, their engineers turned things around. The initial 843 cc 4-cylinder engine was enlarged to 903 cc, producing 52 horsepower. While the 850 Sport Spider may not be the fastest sports car, it's known for its excellent handling. Its RR layout enables light and responsive steering, with the independent suspension benefitted road-holding thanks to its modest power. This particular model we have today shares the same story; having clocked a mere 8,055 miles, the current owner has taken good care of this tiny roadster with new parts and upholstery. It is up to date on servicing and is included with the original manual.
Here's a curio and something that's totally un-American! Check out this 1959 Autobianchi Bianchina, also known as the Fiat Bianchina, here. That's because this eye-catching, pint-sized automobile is based on the Fiat 500 of the time. The Fiat 500 was a tiny city car that redefined motoring in the crowded cities of Italy post-World War 2. These little cars, with their plucky air-cooled engines, helped the Italian public move with ease and quickly became cutesy curios across the world. This particular car bears just 20,000 original miles and comes to you with quite a few refurbishments and new parts. Why not buy it and make it your weekend de-stress tool? It's also a proper classic and will only appreciate in value over time. Finally, its simplicity means that keeping it in great nick won't cost you an arm and a leg. Let's learn more about this Kentucky-registered car.
Widely popularized for its role in Smokey and the Bandit, the second-generation Pontiac Firebird is well regarded as a solid ’70s American classic. Never mind that the Malaise Era was in full swing, squeezing those V8s into abysmally low power outputs, there are plenty of avenues today to bring these cars back up to respectable power figures. Therefore, if you’re the kind who likes classic Firebirds, this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a fantastic find. It’s got a large V8 under the hood and comes bearing just 28,691 miles to its name. So don’t dilly-dally; pick up this Lubbock, Texas-based muscle car before someone else does.
The ’50s was a time to be alive. With smooth tunes and otherworldly automotive design, cars of the time truly reflected a time of growth and post-war creativity. Present today is a ’50s American icon, which takes shape with this lovely 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe. This classic beauty is a clean example that retains all its iconic factory looks and is looking for a new custodian to cruise slow and low across your preferred B roads.
There comes a time when the automotive world stands still as manufacturers churn out a car that takes the world by storm and changes the automotive landscape forever. Turn back the clock to the ’50s and Ford did just that with the release of the legendary Ford Thunderbird. From its iconic design to its performance, the Ford Thunderbird was a looker and a performance machine that helped the ’50s American automotive marketplace turn it up a notch. Present today is this lovely 1956 Ford Thunderbird. This ’50s American automotive icon has a reported 13,293 miles on the clock and looks factory fresh and ready for its new custodian.
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