Fiat X1/9 Bertone - Italian Beauty!

[@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.

[@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!

[@WagonRider1967]

The engine note alone is well worth listening to.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

So true.

[@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 :))

[@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.

[@frankename1984]

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

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@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

[@steveriley1178]

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

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thank you.

[@HemiCharger69]

Wonderful video

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks for the visit

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@giorkaro8971]

Beautiful vehicle! Nice video Kevin!

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

Thanks 👍

[@omarhanraman9133]

Great little car.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

I agree

[@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!

[@jamesshilton597]

Fantastic Fiat.

[@ClassicCarChitChat]

It sure is!

[@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.

[@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!