1988 Fiat X1/9 1500
Just 20,200 recorded miles

Registration No: E43 GGW
Chassis No: ZBB128AS007163656
MOT: June 2026

• Significantly rarer Bertone example!
• Just 20,200 recorded miles on the odometer
• In current ownership since 2011 with just three former keepers
• £1,000 expenditure in 2022 with a major service, new starting equipment, and brake fluid change
• Fresh seats retrim in time for sale

PLEASE NOTE: This lot is offered with an MOT certificate until June next year.

PLEASE NOTE: This lot is offered with two original fitted X1/9 luggage bags.

Inspired by the Autobianchi Runabout concept car, the X1/9 was introduced in 1972 as a replacement for Fiat's 850 Spider. Penned by Marcello Gandini, the monocoque bodies were initially produced by Bertone and then transported to Fiat's Lingotto factory for final assembly. However, in 1982, shortly after the mid-mounted four-cylinder powerplant had been increased in capacity from 1290cc to 1498cc, Bertone assumed responsibility for all aspects of the model's manufacture and these later cars were appropriately badged 'Bertone X1/9'. Production continued until 1989, by which time a total of 160,000 examples had been built – 140,500 by Fiat and 19,500 by Bertone. The model featured a handy Targa top and the Bertone versions included revised footwells for enhanced legroom.

We are pleased to offer a fine example of the rare Bertone model which appears as a remarkable survivor with a believed-genuine 20,200 miles from new. Mileage records have been kept since 2002, when the odometer reading was just 15,900 miles. The car has scarcely been driven since 2011, although it passed an MOT with no advisories in 2022. Although the X1/9 has not been on the road since, it has been well-maintained nevertheless and started readily and ran well when we conducted our photography.

Of course, the low mileage goes some way to accounting for the car’s excellent presentation, but it has benefitted from much expenditure as well, especially in recent years. It was very thoroughly recommissioned in 2022, with work including a major service, a brake fluid change and the renewal of some of the starting equipment. Perhaps best of all, the interior has been freshly retrimmed, so it ought to feel like stepping into a new car. In other areas, the car is pleasingly original, and we note in particular that it retains its original rear number plate from supplying dealer Watmough Fiat. Included in the sale is the current V5C and a history file containing numerous MOTs.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452