Fiat X1/9 GR.Slope S5 (advert expired)

Editorial note: The archived offer dated 23 May 2005 describes a FIAT X1 - 9 and appears under the title “Fiat X1/9 GR.S5 da salita”. The advertisement records: “Auto pronta gare vincitrice compionato superslalom 2003/2004 motore 1.6 8v max preparazione cambio bacci innesti frontali con autobloccante. Prezzo 10900€ tratt.”. The available data indicate archived asking price of EUR 10,900.00. To interpret the listing “Fiat X1/9 GR.S5 da salita” correctly, the AutoBelle catalogue links the FIAT X1 - 9 designation with reference period 1972-78 and technical or displacement figure 1290. The FIAT X1 - 9 should be read as Fiat X1/9 first series, Bertone-designed mid-engined targa sports car. The X1/9 is one of the most distinctive Fiats: a small two-seat targa sports car with mid-mounted engine, Bertone styling and a layout very different from ordinary mass-production derivatives. For the listing “Fiat X1/9 GR.S5 da salita”, for a FIAT X1 - 9, the relevant market needs a specific reading. In the historic-car and youngtimer market, exact specification, originality, documented maintenance, bodywork, mechanical condition and interior quality matter more than name recognition. A widely produced version does not become rare through age alone; interest increases when a car retains coherent specification, traceable history and condition that is difficult to reproduce. For this offer, price can only be read together with completeness, condition and comparable evidence; mere market presence does not demonstrate rarity. For the item identified as “Fiat X1/9 GR.S5 da salita”, a concrete assessment requires photographs, chassis number, documents, specification, maintenance, previous work and the actual condition of body, mechanics and interior to be compared. Advertiser statements are the starting point of the listing, not independent verification. Because the listing is archived, availability, price, condition and any intention to sell, buy or exchange describe only the position at the publication date and do not constitute a current valuation. The information has been reconstructed and checked, as far as reasonably possible, using the listing data and historical or technical sources considered reliable. Inaccuracies, omissions or outdated details may nevertheless remain, so identity, specification, originality, condition, availability and value must be verified directly. AutoBelle® editorial text; reproduction or distribution, including partial reproduction, is prohibited without the rights holder’s written consent. #FIAT #FIATX19 #X19 #Youngtimer #VehicleOriginality #ServiceHistory