1.5 1500 / 5 Speed / $7,500 AUD

Secure this almost completed Fiat X1/9 project for only $7,500 AUD.
This Series 1.5 1500 / 5 speed has a rebuilt engine with zero miles. Engine runs well and is looking for its next owner to complete the project and see it on the road. Is that you?

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The Story So Far

Black Fiat X19 1500 / 5 speed
RHD Conversion
Zero miles since Rebuild
Bosch electronic ignition
Acquired as rust-free rolling shell
Unfinished project
Majority of work done

  • Last registered in Vic, 1990-1991. (No Victorian, NSW or QLD trace since).

  • Vin search, no other record. Vin(128AS-0094397) Engine 138AS-040-5302286.

  • Came to me as rolling shell (Sept 2013) painted in Lido 813, 2 pack some time ago.

  • Have now confirmed that it was sold by original owner to 2nd owner in 2013 and then to myself. No idea why it was not registered for previous 33 years. Deceased estate perhaps?

  • One of two Xs purchased.

  • Partially restored and close to finished in my Queensland workshop until moving back to Victoria to be near family. All parts included for final fitting. I’m no longer able as health and age etc. Inspection a must.

  • One of two cars I was restoring but as four seats now required. I have only had time to finish my 128 SL Coupe so the X remains almost finished.

Body

  • I was going to paint the nose cone and boot lid as they have suffered minor chip damage along the way. New Chin spoiler from Holland is unpainted at this time.

  • Fiat (Black 813) paint sample in pressure pack. As painted on headlight cover matches body already painted.

  • Converted bumpers to chrome corner units and other parts courtesy of donor 1300.

  • Body perfectly straight and still virtually rust free.

  • New left and right side mirrors. As new steering wheel.

  • Original windscreen with last Vic rego label.

  • Chrome lower rear lip spoiler, Black rear grill. Headlights and all motors incuded.

  • Replacement number plate lights. Refurbished tail lights and rear loom. Front loom unpicked and complete, integral fuse/relay panel.

  • Doors and keys in good condition, new lock release levers, and window winders. Door cards and trim intact. Wide Mk2 seats. Seat back release catches cleaned and lubed. Seat covers can be repaired.

  • Roof panel in good condition.

  • Door, ignition and new (UK) rear hatch keys present.

  • Ventilated 1500 engine cover.

  • Rear boot lid with original 1500/5spd badge.

  • Windscreen wipers.

Engine

  • Complete rebuild (Zero road miles)

  • Stripped and acid cleaned block, replace rings, brgs, bronze welsh plugs, Cyl head refurbished by UMR Performance (Slacks Creek, QLD.)

  • New timing belt kit, refurb water pump, new thermostat housing, rebuild also included full gasket set, front and rear crankshaft seals, electronic distributor assy and module.

  • Bosch electronic ignition

  • Twin port exhaust manifold.

  • Engine and gearbox custom re-painted.

  • Brand new 1500 Bielstein (Euro) exhaust.

  • De-painted aluminium sump, Cams shimed to within .05 thou of recommended clearance (Cold), Red Sylicon Radiator hoses (Front and back).

  • Weber carb with new insulation tray. Refurbished pedal box, New Brake and clutch master cylinders. New clutch Slave cylinder assy and flexible hose..

  • RHD Throtle bar and pedal.

  • New (snail) front engine mount.

Gearbox

  • Lower (Euro/US) crossmember with long muffler arm.

  • New clutch cover, driven plate and throw-out brg

  • Replaced input shaft bearing and seal

  • Refurbished shift linkage and remote selector shaft with new flexible joint at gear selector.

  • Selects gears.

Brakes

  • Refurbished pedal box with new brake and clutch master cylinders.

  • New disc rotors.

  • New wheel brgs and seals fitted, new brake hoses,

  • Refurbished, assembled and fitted rear callipers with new seals and refurb handbrake cables, joiner pulley assy and handbrake lever assy.

  • original pads fitted. Brake/clutch reservoirs.

Suspension

  • Rear suspension and shocks, refurbished and painted or replaced.

  • Nolathane spacers.

  • Front steering and suspension rebuilt.

  • Original front struts and springs.

  • Front calipers and hoses installed with new brgs fitted to hubs.

Heater and radiator

  • Box unit refurbished with matrix sourced from UK, still needs fresh air flap.

  • Heater and acid cleaned radiator with refurb fan assy.

  • Stainless header tank.

  • New red F & R silicone radiator hoses.

Wheels

  • Standard Cromodora (Bertone) 5.5 x 13 inch. CD58.

Steering

  • Refurbished rack, new boots and tie rod ends.

  • Steering wheel, as new condition.

Electrical

  • Bosch electronic ignition

  • Complete loom, rear lights stripped, cleaned and already wired, front unpicked to allow work clearance with radiator out.

  • Headlamps, binnacles, lift motors and assembly.

  • Sourced new fuse/relay tray. UK. Relay assy is connected and included in loom.

  • Refurb Alternator.

Interior

  • Seat belt assy’s stripped and cleaned and re-fitted

  • Hand brake lever installed and operating.

  • Refurbed shift lever changing gears.

  • RHD dash with instrument panel and glovebox plus factory OE Veglia digital clock.

  • Centre console with push button switches.

  • RHD pedal assy

  • Acid cleaned fuel tank with sender

  • Stainless kick-step trims in excellent condition.

  • Carpet, used. From early donor car.

  • New door mirrors. L & R.

  • Rear view interior mirror. (Repl glass and mirror)

  • Door cards (blue) with speaker holes

  • New door openers and winders, Windows still fitted.

  • Mark 2 Seats, (Covers can be repaired)

Contact Tony

For further information on this fantastic presentation of a Fiat X/19 1500 5 speed, or to take a look at it in Belmont, Geelong please call or email Tony.