I owned 2 X-1/9's back in the day and they were both VERY solid, reliable, fun cars
- Joe_DI owned 2 X-1/9's back in the day and they were both VERY solid, reliable, fun cars
You've got to be kidding!!!!
Catching fire , trans axles falling apart and being very expensive to replace, and pretty much a pain to work on among other things. That's been my experience. Although the Bertone X-1/9's were better made. I will say the ones I'm talking about were already aged and most likely abused, since it was the kind of car that just asked to be driven hard. This is coming from a guy who owns MG's, another self inflicted pain.
Joe D
- Joe_DFIAT drop top much much better,
I had a couple of B's, one a GT model, but neither had the "stalk" over drive. What's left of the 73 "B" is in boxes and in the shed, body was cut up an junked, too much rust to be worth repairing. Joe D
- Joe_DLove those pictures,
The bottom one I spy what looks like a Super 7.
I also would love to own that Baby Blue T-bird in the first shot.
Something about those Spridget's squared off rear wheel arches that I never liked. Never knew why they did that after the Bug-eyes. They went round again 72-74, much better looking, then ruined the look in '75 combining the ugly rubber bumpers, going back square, and raising the ride height. New US crash standards probably were a big reason.
I think the 'Lites came out mid 70's. I first remember Moss Motors offering them. I don't particularly like their looks. I'm more into the stock/vintage look as far as out ward appearance goes. Don't race, just ride (or used to).
Thanks for sharing those pics.
Joe D
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