1978 Fiat X1/9, Original Owner, with Four Post Storage Lift

For Sale: 1978 Fiat X1/9, Original Owner, with Four Post Storage Lift


Overview

I am the original owner, purchased new in Columbus Ohio in June of 1978. 43,000 miles, all put there by me. The last time that it was caught in the rain was back in 1981.

Body

No rust, anywhere, ever. Period. Undercoated by new car dealer in 1978. No accidents or body damage of any type. Repainted in 2004 in OEM color. The spoilered rear deck lid is an extra - the original non-modified trunk lid is included with car.

Engine

Original 1290 cc OEM block, pistons, and crank, which has never been modified or removed from car. OEM cylinder head flowed, port matched to manifold and header, milled approx. 1 mm. Abarth performance cam. Dual Weber 40 DCNF carbs. Distributor modified for quicker advancement. Lightweight cam gears / "racing" wide cam belt. Stahl header, Jet-Hot ceramic coated. Very rare Ansa quad tip performance muffler.

Transmission

Original 4-speed with 3.76:1 final drive ratio for better cruising rpm (OEM ratio was 4.42:1). New clutch and pressure plate, master and slave cylinders. Lightened flywheel. Shortened shifter lever.

Suspension, Brakes, Wheels and Tires

Koni strut inserts rear, KYB gas strut inserts front (the front Koni's were too stiff for my taste for street use). European front springs, approx 1" lower than USA spec. Adjustable front camber mounts to compensate for lowered springs. Teflon front strut pivot sheet, for easier steering effort. “Whoa” front brake upgrade kit with Wilwood 4-piston calipers and vented rotors. Stainless steel braided brake hoses at all four (4) corners. New master cylinder, using stable silicone DOT-5 brake fluid. Genuine magnesium (not aluminum) Cromodora Daytona 5-star wheels. Falken “H” speed rated directional tires: 185/60 HR 13 front, 205/60 HR 13 rear.

Interior

Original two-tone vinyl upholstery (unique to 1978 model year), Armor-All protected since new, still soft, comfortable and supple. Period-appropriate Pioneer AM / FM / cassette with five (5) speakers / graphic equalizer booster amp / hidden antenna. VDO Oil pressure, Ammeter, and Intake Vacuum gauges added. Momo "Ronnie Peterson" steering wheel. Aftermarket floor mats.

Lighting

Full LED exterior tail lamp conversion. Vintage Marchal headlights. Rare clear side marker light lenses with LED lamps. Aftermarket front fog lights (with LED lamps), serving as Daylight Running Lights.

4-Post Lift

M.I. (brand) 4-poster lift which I custom purchased to exactly fit this car. Operated by a hydraulic cylinder, powered by a 120 V AC electric motor and pump. Nine feet of clear garage ceiling height required.

Accessories which will go with the car

Original 1978 dealer window sticker. EVERY receipt for EVERY significant item ever bought for the car, organized in binders. 4 pcs. OEM steel wheels. Mint OEM trunk lid, painted at the time as the rest of the car (see “Body” comments above). OEM carb, intake manifold, cam, and other similar stock engine take-off parts. Complete OEM exhaust system, from manifold to tailpipe. Pair of front KONI inserts. OEM front springs. Adjustable cam gear, Euro cam belt cover with powder coated backing plate. Big box of smog gear. Complete OEM front disc brake system (calipers, rotors, etc.). Large box of spare Weber DCNF jets. Spare (repaired) twin DCNF manifold. Valve adjustment wrench, set of specific head removal wrenches. Custom fitted indoor car cover. Fiat factory service manual binder. Haynes service manual. Boxes of old Fiat Club of America, Famiglia X1/9, British X1/9 Owners Club, FLU Owner’s Club, Bayless, Serra, Faza, and etc. period accessory newsletters and catalogs. Lots of fun nostalgic reading and tech tips here!

Pricing

Price for full package including car / lift / all accessories as one lot: $15,000.00 USD firm.

(For reference, current Hagerty pricing for a mint condition 1978 X1/9 has been steady for years at $17,500.00 USD.)

Contact Info

Dave Meredith / Powell OH / dmkinetics (- at -) Hotmail (- dot -) com / Cell six-one-four-six-three-too-six-three-five-too.
Website with 50+ pictures: 1978 X1-9 by dave80gtsi | Photobucket
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Folks – Many thanks for your kind comments and support!

Yes, this car has been my baby for the past 38 years. But with my retirement years looming, it is time to find it a new home.

If any of you have any questions whatsoever about the car, just post them here, or else contact me privately via the info in the ad (e-mail works best for me).

Replies to several PM questions I have received:


1) Midwest-Bayless (by coincidence, located here in Columbus) is a reliable source for any and all spare / restoration / hi-performance parts that one could ever need. They also sell a neat Euro bumper conversion kit, for those of you who do not like the (admitted, large) US-spec safety bumpers of the era. Midwest-Bayless Italian Auto


2) My 308 also fits quite well onto the lift, but any car wider than that model might not. The lift is oh-so-handy for performing routine 308 maintenance, such as belts and brakes – just raise the car a couple of feet off of the ground so that you can comfortably sit on a stool for the work, rather than the need for jack stands and awkward squatting / lying on the floor.


3) Note that, if your "bottom" car is short in height (like my 308 as shown in the picture), you can modify the lift so to lower the top platform down from its 5 ft. height, which would permit the use of the lift in a garage with less than 9 ft. of clear ceiling height.


4) Due to the bulk and weight of the lift, plus the myriad of boxes of parts and memorabilia, neither one of us can realistically consider shipping this car. You will need to collect it all here in person, and you will need a large truck to carry the disassembled lift and all of the accessories.


5) A deposit of $500.00 USD payable thru PayPal will be required by the buyer to hold the car until that time that we can together sort out the local collection logistics.

Thanks - DM
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