Fiat X1/9 Bertone - Italian Beauty!

In this 164th Video from Classic Car ChitChat, you will see a beautiful 1979 Fiat X1/9 Bertone. If you found this KZbin Channel you are certainly a fan of Classic Cars, Classic Car Studios, Classic Car Rescue, Classic Car Shows, Classic Car Auctions, Classic Car Restorations you will love this video!
In today’s video from Classic Car ChitChat you will see the Fiat X1/9 Bertone. No matter which car you are fan of Fiat 128, the Fiat 600, The Fiat designer Nuccio Bertoni, Fiat Spider, or Italian cars you will certainly love this video.
The Fiat X1/9 is an Italian two-seater mid-engined sports car designed by Bertone and manufactured by Fiat from 1972-1982 and subsequently by Gruppo 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 balanced handling, retractable headlights, lightweight removable hardtop which could be stowed under the bonnet, front and rear storage compartments - and for being the first Fiat to have been designed from its conception to meet US safety regulations. The Fiat X1/9 made its debut in 1972 as a replacement for the rear-engine Fiat 850 Spider and was one of the first truly affordable mid-engine sports cars, following the more expensive Porsche 914's 1970 launch. The X1/9 landed on U.S. shores for the 1974 model year using slightly evolved versions of the Fiat 128's MacPherson strut suspension and 67-horsepower 1.3-liter SOHC inline four-cylinder engine, engineered by Aurelio Lampredi. The X1/9 featured wedge-like styling from Lamborghini Miura designer Marcello Gandini at Bertone, and had four-wheel disc brakes, a four-speed manual transmission, and two trunks, one in the rear and one in the front. The latter trunk was large enough to carry a weekend's worth of luggage or the X1/9's removable Targa-style roof panel. These 1974 models featured some unique styling touches compared to later 1.3-liter versions, including smaller bumpers front and rear.
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[@eleveneleven572]

I bought one in summer '79. It was beautiful, just in time for a marvellous summer 😊

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Eleven Eleven…It really is! Your timing was perfect. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@eleveneleven572]

@ClassicCarChitChat You're so welcome and thank you for your comment. Some of my best times in life were when I had that car ! Excellent channel, I'll keep watching. 👍

[@alskink6931]

Nice sounding fiat! I am on my 3rd X1/9. 1974, 1976 and now I have a 1982 fuel injection fully restored by Midwest/Bayless in Ohio. Best car ever!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Alskink, wow 3rd one. I’m not surprised these are really fun little cars. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@kaitoriyama1981]

OMG, when I was studying politics at Edinburgh University my roommate had the same Fiat and we drove around Scotland in it and it was a blast. Even in snow this little Fiat was so good.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Wow Kai.. I bet it brings back fond memories.

[@JeremyDean-j1o]

I bought a new Gran Finale Bertone X1/9 in UK back in 1989 and put 120k miles on it including trips to the Alps and Mediterranean. It never let me down. Now I have a Porsche Boxster 3.2S but the little Fiat still lives in my garage.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Jeremy.. that is amazing. You are definitely an aficionado of classy cars.. I love the fact you still have the Fiat. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@ChuckHill-t4f]

The best x1/9 ever. Always wanted this.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Me too.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Me too.

[@troycobb6925]

Boy of boy, the content of this channel blows me away . This little Fiat with its amazing engine and exhaust note is simply superb. In awe that a 1.5 engine can produce this.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@allenwayne2033]

I always wanted an X1/9 back in the day!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Allen. It really is very cool. The engine sound alone is pure Italian!

[@allenwayne2033]

@@ClassicCarChitChat They weren't an uncommon sight here in the Midwest but they had a reputation for poor reliability, even by 70's standards!

[@acidtechno]

sweet cars ❤

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Acidtechno (love the name). Thank you. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@acidtechno]

@@ClassicCarChitChat nice1 , just working on my integrale :))

[@WagonRider1967]

The engine note alone is well worth listening to.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

So true.

[@Tishers]

My first new car was a 1982 X1/9. Brown with a tan stripe on the sides. It was really fun to drive and was my daily driver for four years. Interestingly it was really good handling in the snow. At work I had a co-worker who was a 'hater' so he bought a Pontiac Fiero; That was a cheap(er) imitation of the X1/9 but side by side it was clear that the Fiat/Bertone was the more stylish car. I miss that car; Probably more because it is a memory of a more carefree time; Right out of university with no commitments I could go somewhere on a six hour drive just for the fun of it.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Tishers.. I couldn’t agree more. The X1/9 was one of a kind and such a great driving car. The engine sound alone is only something that Fiat could create. I can only imagine how much you miss that car. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@Jeff_Brown659]

All Fiat's in my view had one of the best engines around. The little engines were designed to put up will all kinds of conditions including inferior gas. This is another example and wonderful video again.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks for sharing

[@diegovasquez7048]

Cool Fiat video. These cars are so often overlooked but for a 1.5L engine.. pretty awesome.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Yes they are!

[@danedwards9511]

Absolutely fantastic video again. Love your channel.. keep up the good work.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks, will do!

[@frankename1984]

Thanks for sharing another brilliant video of a car I've always adored.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dantecapoccia9452]

Da giovane avevo una five speed nel 1982. Non sono più riuscito a guidare un'auto così e quindi ho iniziato a cercare una in buone conzioni. Sono occorsi anni perchè questa auto viene modificata troppo e con pezzi non originali. Dopo lungo tempo ho trovato una Bertone del 1987 ad iniezione con sedili e pannelli in pelle, aria condizionata, radio d'epoca con antenna elettrica, vetri elettrici. Da guidare è uno spettacolo e nessuna auto mi ha dato soddisfazioni come questa.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Dante, you had some great times with this car. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@steveriley1178]

This is one cool little car and reminds me of the Fiero too.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thank you.

[@davejohnson2814]

Fantastic video presentation again. I think I may have missed you today in Georgetown. Thanks for all your great videos and great content.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thank you very much!

[@HemiCharger69]

Wonderful video

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks for the visit

[@omarhanraman9133]

Great little car.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

I agree

[@Eratosthenes0815]

I love the X1/9 since I was a little child. At the age of about 20 one was offered to me but I wasn't able to store the car. Then time went by. In the 2000th I again thought about getting one but I'm not able to repair it on my own so I dismissed this idea. Instead of this I got a VX220 which I still own. It's some kind of X1/9 just less practical... :D Looking at this thing I have to say: "What a wonderful device!" - I'm so jealous of the owner.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Eratosthenes.. thank you

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@kenrobertson4109]

Awesome video of another classic. From what I recall the color code is actually on the VIN plate in the car.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks for the info!

[@giorkaro8971]

Beautiful vehicle! Nice video Kevin!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesshilton597]

Fantastic Fiat.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

It sure is!

[@ejford5083]

Had 5 of these, from a 1974 to a 1984 Bertone. Fuel injected 1980 was my favorite. 150 hp sounds like a reach. Maybe 100 hp. Abarth had an expensive 4 valve/cylinder aftermarket head that was rare but it’s not on this car.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Great to hear your experience with this car, thanks for the info! I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@Luckiestmanalive-bb1mi]

A wonderful sounding engine, well driven by Francesco! These Fiat engines love to be driven hard - the harder the better! How did Francesco manage to get it up to 150BHP? The original only had a little over half of that?

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Luckiest man alive (love the name). I agree the Fiat was an exemplary car and a beautiful engine design and was meant to be driven. I agree 150 may have been a stretch.. and in our drag race (that sadly did not record) the Fiat did beat my MG off the start but over a quarter mile.. wouldn’t be my much. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

[@Luckiestmanalive-bb1mi]

@@ClassicCarChitChat Thanks, man, and keep it up!