1986 Bertone X1/9

No Reserve: 1986 Bertone X1/9
 

A collaboration between Italian design house Bertone and Fiat, the X1/9 epitomized mid-engine fun in a compact, targa-topped package. This 1986 example hails from the final years of US production and was originally sold under Bertone's own nameplate after Fiat withdrew from the American market in 1982. Previously registered in New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2024 and subsequently exported to Ontario, Canada. Finished in a classic red over black and gray upholstery, the car is believed to have been repainted under prior ownership and retains its signature removable black roof panel and 13" Cromodora alloy wheels.
 

Underneath its sharp wedge-shaped bodywork sits a mid-mounted 1.5-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, delivering power to the rear wheels with the help of Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection. Four-wheel disc brakes provide competent stopping performance, while the suspension and chassis layout contribute to the X1/9’s legendary agility. A black protective coating has been applied to the underbody surfaces, and the car rides on 175/70 Kenda Kenetica Touring A/S tires.
 

Inside, the cabin is trimmed in black with gray-accented bucket seats, complemented by matching door panels and dashboard surfaces. Equipment includes power windows, a Dual CD stereo, a wooden shift knob, and a functional heater. Some wear is noted, including a cracked upper dashboard and a broken light in the left door panel. Instrumentation is classic Veglia, with a reverse-sweep tachometer and a six-digit odometer currently reading 23k miles. Offered at no reserve with Ontario registration and a damage-free Carfax report, this X1/9 is a charming and spirited example of Italian design, ready to be enjoyed on winding roads or preserved as a piece of automotive history.
 

• Location: Ontario, Canada

• Previously Registered In: New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

• Imported to Canada: 2024 by the selling dealer

• Odometer: 23,000 miles (noted mileage inconsistency in 2015 Carfax, believed clerical error)

• Title/Registration: Offered with Ontario registration and a damage-free Carfax report

• Engine: 1.5L inline-four, Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection

• Transmission: Five-speed manual transaxle

• Drivetrain: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

• Color: Red (believed to have been repainted under prior ownership)

• Roof: Removable black targa panel

• Wheels: 13″ Cromodora alloy wheels with Bertone-branded centers

• Tires: 175/70 Kenda Kenetica Touring A/S

• Brakes: Four-wheel disc brakes

• Interior: Black and gray upholstery, bolstered bucket seats

• Features:
   

  • Power windows

  • Dual CD stereo

  • Wooden shift knob

  • Heater

  • Pop-up headlights

  • Side air intakes and dual mirrors

• Accident-free Carfax report
• Seller's Disclosure report