Presently we have these cars in various stages of restoration.

FIATS are underappreciated here in the U.S. While they have their known issues, with regular maintenance these cars are no worse than their MG or Triumph competitors. The X1/9 has fantastic handling, and can actually be pretty quick, having a long history of SCCA class wins. For this reason, and due to the availability of relatively inexpensive parts, we have chosen several FIAT models for restoration and reconditioning projects.

1974 FIAT X1/9: This car has virtually no rust on it; however at some point in it’s life it was repainted black. We plan to restore the car to “factory new” condition. We have stripped off all the paint and are in the process of taking care of some minor bodywork issues. Photographs have and will be taken throughout the restoration process to document the condition of and improvements to the car. Presently we anticipate repainting the car in a period correct pale green. However, if you have an interest in a restored early X1/9, but have a particular color preference, do contact us.

1980 FIAT X1/9: At present, we plan only to sort this car out and make it roadworthy. It is essentially in nice condition, though the Gold paint, which appears to be original, is a bit faded. The interior is in decent condition for a used car, and is serviceable as is or may be improved. The primary issue with the interior at the moment is the need to fix separation in the vinyl seats in the bottom cushions. At the moment the transmission is out of the car. It will be repaired/reconditioned and reinstalled with a new clutch. Thereafter we plan to go through the car and sort out any other problems.

1974 FIAT Spider: While the X1/9 probably has better handling, the Spider, with its larger twin cam engine, has more power. These cars tend to be a lot more common here in the U.S., too. Thus, this car is being converted to an auto-cross/track car. We have constructed a custom roll hoop and are getting the car ready for paint. The rear seat has been removed, as has the top. All such parts will be retained, though, to return it to a “streetable” condition.

1981 Porsche 911: Even the average Joe-on-the-street knows that a Porsche is something special, particularly the venerable 911. The 911sc is probably most noted for its longevity. Porsche put a lot of effort into these cars to counteract the reputation for the prior models to have serious engine longevity issues. The 1974-1977 911s had issues when new with things like vapor lock and busted head studs. These problems pertained to changes in the design to assist the 911 in meeting the ever-tighter U.S. emissions laws. In typical German “over-engineering” fashion, Porsche made numerous changes to the engine design for the SC, sold in the U.S. between 1978-1983. The result is the newer motors were considerably more durable. It’s not uncommon for these motors to go 200,000 miles or more without needing a rebuild. This particular car belongs to one of the principles of the company. It is a working daily driver condition vehicle (and was used as a daily driver from 2004-2008). It shows the usual wear and tear of a 28-year-old car. Plan is to recondition the interior, repaint the exterior (at least in the areas needing attention), and perform some maintenance repairs (e.g., new clutch). The car runs and drives very well.