1979 Fiat X1/9

Description

Rare right Hand Drive: 1979 Fiat X1/9 Lido special edition project car; restoration opportunity; showing 39,947 miles; off the road for 13 years

First registered in April 1979, this example is powered by the 1290cc engine paired with a manual transmission. It has had 5 former keepers and has been in the current ownership since August 2010. The vehicle is being offered in scrap/project condition and should be treated as a non-runner, as it has not been attempted to start and is missing a battery, although it may potentially run once one is fitted.

The Lido edition is one of the more distinctive and desirable variants of the X1/9 range, named after the famous Parisian cabaret and burlesque show, giving it an added sense of glamour to an already stylish mid-engine design. This special edition is particularly notable for its unique specification, including metallic black paintwork, white Alcantara upholstery, silver pinstriping, chrome-accented bumpers and individually numbered badging. It is understood that only around 700 of these Lido editions were ever produced, making them a rare sight today.

Due to the well-known susceptibility of the model to corrosion, very few examples are believed to remain on the road, further enhancing its appeal as a restoration prospect. This car is offered with a large history file, which will be of interest to anyone looking to return it to its former glory or preserve it as a piece of period Italian design.

A rare opportunity to acquire a highly collectible and increasingly scarce special edition X1/9, ideal for a restoration project or long-term investment in a classic that is becoming harder to find in any condition.

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