BuyingAdvice
Background - North America
This section is pretty heavily biased towards the North American models, because that's what I know about. It would be a good thing if someone familiar with the European models were to put something in the section below.
The US-spec X1/9 came in three basic flavors:
- 1974-1978
- 1979-1980
- 1981-1987
have a carbed 1300cc engine, a four-speed transmission, and the shallow shelf-style dash, and a low engine cover that does not extend the width of the car. The '74 cars are also distinguished by a mechanical choke
1979-80, 1981-1987. Especially among the early cars
The 1974-78 cars
Background - European
Buying Advice
X1/9 Mechanical components are quite cheap, but body repair work is expensive. It is best to buy the best car you can afford, paying particular attention to the body. Cars with any structural rust should be avoided.
--Dom. 15:45, 17 August 2009 (UTC)