1980 Fiat X1/9: Mid-Engine Simplicity Before Everything Got Complicated
"The X1/9 was built for people who wanted mid-engine thrills without selling a kidney. It's finally getting its due."
— Revvly Take
A survivor from Fiat's brief flirtation with accessible mid-engine sports cars, this '80 X1/9 pairs the bulletproof 1.5-liter Lampredi four with a five-speed manual and that iconic removable Targa roof. No reserve means the market will decide what a clean example actually costs right now—and that's worth watching.
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