Robert Duquette <robertduquette@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> I, perhaps foolishly, have agreed to purchase a '78 Fiat X1/9.
Ah, I had a '78 X1/9, (ugly) brown with tan interior. The
mechanicals (engine, transmission, brakes, etc.) were
robust and dependable. I ran mine for 100K miles, until
my 2nd child was almost 2, as I didn't want to give it up.
It was the rust that was making it show its age. It was
a fun car, handled unbelievably (compared to my MGB), and
would swallow a big cooler in the front trunk. Beach time!
If you like to tinker, you might look into replacing the
4-speed with a 5-speed, and replacing the 1300cc engine
with a 2-liter twin-cam. And replace those ugly bumpers
(which are actually good for tying a canoe down :).
--
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2
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