Bertone X1/9 – 1500cc | 5-speed | Restored example with documentation

A distinctive, cleverly engineered classic with unmistakable Italian flair. This Bertone X1/9 is the desirable Bertone-built version, fitted with the 1500cc engine and the 5-speed gearbox—the specification enthusiasts look for. The car benefited from a restoration in the past, with supporting documentation on file, and has been kept up to date with recent maintenance.

Highlights

• Bertone X1/9 with 1500cc engine

• 5-speed manual gearbox

• Previously restored, with documentation available

• Up-to-date maintenance

• Very tidy car that drives extremely well

• Removable targa roof

• Surprisingly practical with generous luggage space

• Comfortable, enjoyable and full of character

Driving & practicality

The X1/9 is one of those rare classics that combines style, fun and usability. Thanks to its mid-engine layout, the car feels light, balanced and playful on the road, while still offering a comfortable driving experience. It is an easy and enjoyable classic to use, with reassuring handling and a real sense of occasion behind the wheel.

A particularly clever feature is the removable targa roof, which can be stored inside the car without sacrificing luggage space—making the X1/9 a genuinely practical sports car for weekends away, tours or sunny afternoon drives.

Condition & presentation

• Very neat overall condition

• Restoration carried out in the past, with documentation present

• Mechanically up to date and ready to enjoy

• Well-kept interior and exterior

• A car that offers both visual charm and genuine usability

Brief model history

The Fiat X1/9 was introduced in the early 1970s and quickly stood out thanks to its sharp wedge-shaped styling, penned by Bertone. It brought exotic-looking mid-engine sports car design to an accessible price point, which made it unique in its class. Later Bertone-badged versions continued the model’s story with the same unmistakable design and clever packaging.

The 1500cc engine and 5-speed transmission are especially desirable, offering more flexibility and better cruising ability. Today, the X1/9 is increasingly appreciated as an undervalued classic: beautifully designed, technically interesting, and genuinely fun to drive.

Why this X1/9?

• Desirable Bertone version

• 1500cc + 5-speed specification

• Restoration documented

• Well maintained and ready to use

• Clever packaging with excellent luggage capacity

• A comfortable, stylish and underappreciated classic

• Unique Bertone design that stands apart from the crowd

Interested?
Available for viewing by appointment. A very neat and well-sorted Bertone X1/9 for the enthusiast who appreciates original design, smart engineering and pure driving enjoyment.