I respectfully disagree with Dr. Jeff's statement "that is simply an unrealistic price for any x 1/9, I don't care how nice it is." I reference BAT (Bring a Trailer) and X1/9 auction history for data to the contrary. This year alone, three X's have sold for more than this one. Above $8000 this year, 5 have sold on BAT and another was bid to $8500 with reserve not met. I think that for cars in premium condition, as this one appears to be, the buyers are out there. The question is how to connect with them.
My guess is that the buyers in the above $10K range are not plentiful on this forum. I was drawn to the X because it is an affordable mid engine sports car and the closest I could get to a ferrari-type exotic on a regular person budget. So cost will always be a strong decider for me. From reading posts over the years, I think a lot of the members pursue the car for similar reasons. Between a $4000 that looks ok and functions well, and an $11,000 that is almost perfect, I would pick the $4000 car. Not that the $11,000 car isn't worth the asking price, I would just do without the perfection and not spend the additional $7000. I don't defend this as sound decision making - it's just the way I'm put together. Also, I think the forum members already have an X or two...... or five. Getting another one, no matter how nice, becomes a logistical issue. Which ones would I give up, can I sell the ones I have in time to buy the new one, etc.
In short, the forum might not be the best audience for a timely sale. GIven enough time, and plenty of reminders, I think this car would sell on the forum. I myself am tempted every time I see it.
I do think this is a really nice car, and I'm going on pictures alone here. A car like this has features that are difficult to impossible to duplicate, and expensive if you try. The dash has the original fit and finish; no cracks, great color. The weather striping looks factory original. Rare Black interior. The body is straight and lines up well. I would like to see the color under better lighting conditions. I'll bet a clay-polish-wax treatment for the paint and great lighting conditions and this car would be jaw-dropping. See what I mean by tempted?
So good luck with the sale. I think the price is realistic. If I had the money in my hobby fund, I would buy it immediately. I agree with olerascal that this is a Golden Opportunity for someone in the right spot.
Happy X-ing to all.
