It is the best packaging ever in my opinion.Compared to a Scorpion the X is a model of space utilization.
Having owned a late 1973 Triumph GT6 and a 1974 X1/9 I concur with Mr LaChance.And what Spike17128 does not point out is that this was in an issue with old British sports cars as the theme. So I rolled my eyes and immediately saw Dave's article and was happy again. He has mentioned the X 1/9 many times in the past couple of years including the comment that when the X 1/9 first came out all previous sports cars were relegated to the "old" and the X was the hot new thing, or words to that effect. People are starting to wake up and consider things.
Having owned a late 1973 Triumph GT6 and a 1974 X1/9 I concur with Mr LaChance.
Vast amount of parts suppliers, "hit it with a rock" mechanicals. Vastly greater "I had one in high school" factor. So more people want them.Triumph, Austin, and a long list of other British Leyland two seaters persist to have much higher market value and perceived to be FAR better two seaters than the exxe... to this day.
Why?
Bernice
Yes, and highly supported racing at SCCA... complete with on event support and more..Vast amount of parts suppliers, "hit it with a rock" mechanicals. Vastly greater "I had one in high school" factor. So more people want them.
A lot of people think the Ferrari 365 GTB is better looking than a Lamborghini Countach. Also, British 2 seaters evoke thoughts of a more pleasant bygone era to many.Triumph, Austin, and a long list of other British Leyland two seaters persist to have much higher market value and perceived to be FAR better two seaters than the exxe... to this day.
Why?
Bernie
Or how drag racing became an American event.. Stop Light Grand Prix.. or how "performance" was judged by moto folks.Muscle car value reflects the dreams of many American kids of my generation that weren’t exposed to European automotive culture. As for poor performance in handling and braking, a lot of people did not have access to tracks or the money to use them. Tire cost, brake cost and other track related costs were prohibitive. Also, a lot of America is flat, so twisties were not a thing. Streets with stoplights were free.