For Sale: 1978 X1/9

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Bill A
Gold 1978 X1/9 1,300cc 4-speed 55,013 miles Limited Edition #0924

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Purchased in 2013 from Thomas at Midwest-Bayless with 39,392 miles. Not perfect, but very sharp, great condition, and well maintained.

In 2013 it came with Yugo head, mild cam, performance header, 34DATR carb, custom exhaust, headlamp relay, machined Iron Cross wheels, front mud flaps, bumper blocks, 74-75 front turn signals, Crown steering wheel, late model reverse tach, and very rare FIAT side vents from UK.

I've been the caretaker of it and replaced a few parts and accomplished regular maintenance, but majority of work has been professionally done by Jon at Midwest-124. A great nearby resource who has done excellent work to help maintain it. Overall great shape.

2014 Front wheel bearings, front rotors, right outer tie rod end.

2016 Head milled and rebuild, carb rebuild and re-jetted, custom exhaust with new tip, timing belt and cover, right front caliper and brake line, brake master cylinder, brake master supply lines, clutch master supply line, rear cooling hoses, carb heat shield and cooling fan.

Front steel air dam replaced, fender connectors rust-coated inside, air dam and connectors re-painted.

New soft leather upholstery: seats, back deck, spare and emergency brake lever covers.

Exterior lights, excluding headlights, changed to LEDs with electronic turn signal relay.

2017 Bumper blades, performance aluminum radiator, lower temp switch, front hoses,
MTL90 transmission oil, floor mats, wiper motor, upper strut mounts, camber reset, new Federal SS657 tires 175/65R13, alignment, front anti-sway bar.

2018 Fuel pump and filter, carb rebuild, H4 LED headlight bulbs, timing belt, front motor mount.

Also included is complete tool kit, jack, spare keys and fob, owner's manual, service manual, wheel bearing retainer tool, and X1/9 model year poster.

In 5+ years and 15,000+ miles it's been driven on dry roads; very rarely been wet. I've never had to wash it; only polished, waxed, and detailed. CoverCraft custom fit cover also included.

Items that never bothered my enjoyment of car: cracks at dash vent, no visors (shade film at top of windshield), no radio, speedometer off by 15mph, reads 70mph when doing 55mph, and small and tiny paint bubbles, no holes. They have remained the same for 5+ years at lower rear fenders, left front fender, top of windshield.

Drives great and rides nice. Last long trip was in July for a 3-day weekend of 480 miles. Gets a lot of attention and looks everywhere.

Car is 60 miles northwest of Columbus, OH.

$6,750

amerine.1@osu.edu or PM.

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Wow Bill. I am shocked you are selling it.:eek: Good luck with the sale.

Here are a few pics from the 2016 MWB open house.
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Thanks Jim. I finally retired from the farm and downsized to town. Sold the family farm to niece, her husband, and their 18-month old. Time for next generations, they will be 5th and 6th. Now live on a postage stamp: 50' x 124' with tiny garage.
 
Gold 1978 X1/9 1,300cc 4-speed 55,013 miles Limited Edition #0924

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Purchased in 2013 from Thomas at Midwest-Bayless with 39,392 miles. Not perfect, but very sharp, great condition, and well maintained.

In 2013 it came with Yugo head, mild cam, performance header, 34DATR carb, custom exhaust, headlamp relay, machined Iron Cross wheels, front mud flaps, bumper blocks, 74-75 front turn signals, Crown steering wheel, late model reverse tach, and very rare FIAT side vents from UK.

I've been the caretaker of it and replaced a few parts and accomplished regular maintenance, but majority of work has been professionally done by Jon at Midwest-124. A great nearby resource who has done excellent work to help maintain it. Overall great shape.

2014 Front wheel bearings, front rotors, right outer tie rod end.

2016 Head milled and rebuild, carb rebuild and re-jetted, custom exhaust with new tip, timing belt and cover, right front caliper and brake line, brake master cylinder, brake master supply lines, clutch master supply line, rear cooling hoses, carb heat shield and cooling fan.

Front steel air dam replaced, fender connectors rust-coated inside, air dam and connectors re-painted.

New soft leather upholstery: seats, back deck, spare and emergency brake lever covers.

Exterior lights, excluding headlights, changed to LEDs with electronic turn signal relay.

2017 Bumper blades, performance aluminum radiator, lower temp switch, front hoses,
MTL90 transmission oil, floor mats, wiper motor, upper strut mounts, camber reset, new Federal SS657 tires 175/65R13, alignment, front anti-sway bar.

2018 Fuel pump and filter, carb rebuild, H4 LED headlight bulbs, timing belt, front motor mount.

Also included is complete tool kit, jack, spare keys and fob, owner's manual, service manual, wheel bearing retainer tool, and X1/9 model year poster.

In 5+ years and 15,000+ miles it's been driven on dry roads; very rarely been wet. I've never had to wash it; only polished, waxed, and detailed. CoverCraft custom fit cover also included.

Items that never bothered my enjoyment of car: cracks at dash vent, no visors (shade film at top of windshield), no radio, speedometer off by 15mph, reads 70mph when doing 55mph, and small and tiny paint bubbles, no holes. They have remained the same for 5+ years at lower rear fenders, left front fender, top of windshield.

Drives great and rides nice. Last long trip was in July for a 3-day weekend of 480 miles. Gets a lot of attention and looks everywhere.

Car is 60 miles northwest of Columbus, OH.

$6,750

amerine.1@osu.edu or PM.

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I just found the folder with the original title for this car and a lot of receipts from prior to my owning it. It is truly a beauty. Someone will certainly be getting a nice one here. I had the wheels professionally machined, not just refurbished when I owned it. They really stand tall. I will drop the folder off at Midwest-Bayless to Jon Logan on Tuesday for you.
 
That is a very nice example. Not my color but its in really nice shape. Would that I owned an X that nice.
 
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