X1/9 History - French Website
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DanielForest
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Interesting. A lot of story. I didn't knew the body kit available as an option on the late Bertone was also sold in Europe under the name "Sport pack". I you need help for translation on any part, let me know...
BTW. I will search for more pics of the Dardo dash. I kind of like the part in front of the driver but the other side ???
About the Dardo, you may want to check
carros.ig.com.br
But I ill not translate... 
BTW. I will search for more pics of the Dardo dash. I kind of like the part in front of the driver but the other side ???
About the Dardo, you may want to check
Fiat Dardo: Fora-de série nacional com estilo puramente italiano
O Dardo é uma réplica do famoso X1/9, de 1972. No mercado brasileiro, teve apenas 300 unidades produzidas. Assista ao vídeo e veja as impressões
carros.ig.com.br
DanielForest
True Classic
I looked at 4 Dardo's website and all had different dash arrangement! Here is the last one I saw: BTW, it's for sale...
Ulix
True Classic
In Germany, I have never seen one with a Corsa Kit.Interesting. A lot of story. I didn't knew the body kit available as an option on the late Bertone was also sold in Europe under the name "Sport pack". I you need help for translation on any part, let me know...
BTW. I will search for more pics of the Dardo dash. I kind of like the part in front of the driver but the other side ???
About the Dardo, you may want to check
But I ill not translate...Fiat Dardo: Fora-de série nacional com estilo puramente italiano
O Dardo é uma réplica do famoso X1/9, de 1972. No mercado brasileiro, teve apenas 300 unidades produzidas. Assista ao vídeo e veja as impressões
Even at an X1/9 meet with 300 cars.
So it may have only been available on paper.
Bjorn Nilson
True Classic
Dardo, a mutated X1/9 by Corona. Kind of a virus but I like it
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bjwhite
True Classic
Hah. I'm glad I've never seen one with a Corsa kit. eww.
Greg (in Conn)
Bertone curator - X driver
Sport Pack just a reference similar to aero kit in this advertisement all the way at the bottom..fine print..
mostly a USA dealer add-on option.
SOCAR brochure.
mostly a USA dealer add-on option.
SOCAR brochure.
JNewm
True Classic
That was a fun read; thanks for sharing! The Dardo is such a puzzle to me--so much work just to turn out essentially the same car. Was it motivated by weight savings (fiberglass vs. steel)? The extra rear trunk space?
EDIT: I did not know Brazil banned auto imports in 1974! Interesting. That explains things. I also noticed a couple of styling cues I actually really like.
Most dramatically, the designer eliminated one of the side creases. So instead of a channel running the length of the body, you have a more traditional single crease at the beltline.
The bumper strip is also a nice touch, a la @Bobkat's build. And I like the black rocker panel, which I've seen on a few cars here.
Apparently the interiors varied, but this one looks great--reminiscent of the Ferrari 308 or @homegrown32's custom build.
At any rate, I was also left wondering: what's the orange car next to the Dardo below?
EDIT: I did not know Brazil banned auto imports in 1974! Interesting. That explains things. I also noticed a couple of styling cues I actually really like.
Most dramatically, the designer eliminated one of the side creases. So instead of a channel running the length of the body, you have a more traditional single crease at the beltline.
The bumper strip is also a nice touch, a la @Bobkat's build. And I like the black rocker panel, which I've seen on a few cars here.
Apparently the interiors varied, but this one looks great--reminiscent of the Ferrari 308 or @homegrown32's custom build.
At any rate, I was also left wondering: what's the orange car next to the Dardo below?
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