1981 Fiat X1/9 Blue Metallico
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Beautiful and Fully Refurbished!
By Midwest-Bayless Italian Auto
This Car Is Sold - 3.07.26
Up for sale is a remarkably solid, fully refurbished 1981 Fiat X1/9 with lots of performance upgrades and all of the maintenances.
The Fiat X1/9 was introduced to North America in 1974 with a 1300cc engine and 4-Spd transaxle. In 1979, the car was redesigned as "Series 2" with an updated interior, 1500cc motor and 5-Spd transaxle. This is a Series 2, 49-state Fuel Injection car, in somewhat rare "Blue Metallico".
If you've been searching for an excellent example of an X1/9 with high reliability and show-car looks, this one's for you!
This car is titled by a private owner and is an individual (not dealer) transaction. The car was built in 7/1980, making it a very early 1981 model year car.
Midwest-Bayless has performed a complete, engine-out mechanical refurbishment, including new gaskets and seals, brake and clutch hydraulics, steering, suspension, fuel, cooling system, exhaust and electrical improvements. It also received a performance cylinder head, rebuilt transaxle and clutch. It is highly reliable and ready to drive anywhere.
The odometer shows a modest 47,000 miles.
The 1500cc fuel injected engine runs great. It cold and hot starts just as expected with one try. The chassis rides comfortably.
Body and Exterior
The body is "Blue Metallico. It was repainted its original color over 20 years earlier, and garage kept thereafter. It is a very good match to the original color and does not have fading or patina.
It has a few rub marks and blemishes, but is overall solid and rust-free. It is remarkably ding-free, with sides and doors that are very straight and has an 85+ point finish.
The main structural areas such as front and rear shock towers, rear cross members, and floor pans are excellent.
The rear trunk pockets are excellent.
The front air dam and grille are intact and in perfect condition.
The front and rear bumper shocks have been collapsed to "tuck" the bumpers and each has excellent condition, perfectly straight upper bumper trims.
Original glass in all positions including windshield. Trims and badges are clean and unweathered.
The doors, hood, engine cover and decklid are in great condition with no rust or repairs.
The windshield frame is perfect.
Engine, Fuel, Ignition, Exhaust and Cooling System
1500cc SOHC Bosch L-Jet fuel injected engine with Bosch electronic ignition and 5-Spd manual transmission.
The cylinder head has been worked into a "performance" unit with machining that raises compression to approx 9.8:1, with a mild street duration camshaft. It was dyno tuned and produces 84 HP at the wheels, which translates to about 100HP at the flywheel. This is ~33% more power and torque than stock.
New fuel pump, filter, injectors and high pressure fuel hoses. Fuel tank was dropped, inspected and found to be perfectly clean. The engine bay is clean with original, uncut wiring.
Sport exhaust with 4-1 long tube header and Bayless Borla stainless steel sport muffler. Sounds great with no drone at freeway speeds.
The cooling system has been serviced with new hoses and thermostat. System offers rock-solid temperatures. Expansion tank in excellent condition.
Cooling fan works correctly. Radiator fins are rust free. Under car pipes are solid. Heater has been fully serviced with new core and valve. Blower work great.
This car is non-AC from the factory. This simplifies the engine bay significantly, and drops over 50lbs of curb weight from the vehicle.
AC cannot easily be retrofit to the car, without a significant number of changes in the engine bay, electrical, cooling, and cabin controls.
Electricals
System has great voltages, even with wipers, lights and heater fan on. All accessories and lights work. Replacement self-regulated alternator. Instrument cluster lens is clear.
Is fitted with a Kenwood DIN CD receiver and two 4x6 speakers in factory rear tray locations. Factory style mast antenna in right rear fender.
New distributor cap, rotor, plugs and wires.
Headlights have been replaced with L.E.D. H4-style bulbs for exceptional brightness and low current consumption.
Battery positive terminal and ground straps have been cleanly replaced.
Transmission / Clutch / Driveline
The 5-Spd manual transmission was fully rebuilt with new synchronizers, sliding sleeves and all required consumables. It shifts smoothly into all gears with no synchronizer issues, no grinding, reverse works as expected. Shifter linkage serviced.
All new clutch hydraulics including master cylinder, slave cylinder and fluid hoses.
New clutch pack (Cover / Disc / Release Bearing)
New axle boots and CVs.
Steering / Suspension / Tires / Wheels / Brakes
KYB struts front and rear with new upper rubber strut mounts.
Control arm bushings and ball joints are in good condition with no issues. All wheel bearings are solid with no hum or play.
Braking system has been completely serviced with new master cylinder, brake pads, flex hoses and rotors.
Front springs have been shortened approx 3/4" to eliminate the stock "nose-high" attitude. The car sits level and looks normal.
All steering items check out. The car tracks straight and handles nicely on the freeway and through curves.
Professionally straightened and powdercoat refurbished CD-91 alloy wheels, with correct 4x98 bolt pattern and new exact fit175/65-13 Michelin Exalto tires.
Factory spare tire and wheel in excellent condition.
Interior / Top
This car has original beige tan interior in very good condition. Original brown loop carpet that is lightly sun faded but generally good condition with minimal wear.
Dashboard, door cards, center console and firewall claddings are factory issue colors. Dashboard is uncracked!
Seats are in very good original condition, with good bolsters and comfortable padding. Adjusters work smoothly.
Doors have manual lifts and work correctly.
Targa top is black fiberglass with good color, and no headliner, making it light and easy to manage. New side weatherstrips and good condition OEM door seals.
Front / Rear Trunk
A late style front trunk carpet has been fitted. The battery cover intact. Brake fluid reservoir is excellent and uncracked.
Rear trunk is very clean with original style rubber mat and carpets. Unrepaired lower trunk pockets. Includes original jack and soft-side toolkit.
This car is available for $31,500 USD
or highest offer
614-784-8870 or email to mad.matt@midwest-bayless.com
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Midwest-Bayless Italian Auto is located in Columbus, Ohio, and are a continuation of Bayless Fiat Lancia World, founded in 1971. We specialize in Fiat and Lancia parts, restoration and racing. We support most Fiat and Lancia models sold in North America including the Fiat 124 Spider, Coupe and Wagon, Fiat X19, Fiat 850, Fiat 128, Fiat 131/Brava, Lancia Scorpion and Beta (Coupe, Sedan and Zagato) and Yugo.