Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Any thoughts on Fiat X/19?

[LarryT (l02turner]

Along with Jeff's comments, look closely at the targa top seals.  I've heard 
of owners having difficulty stopping water leaks.

Working on the engine is fun for a contortionist (as with any small, 
mid-engined car).   Nuff said -

LarryT
74 911

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From: "Jeff Greenfield" <coyote [at] acme-ltd.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:47 AM
To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Any thoughts on Fiat X/19?

> Britt -
>
> I've worked on a bunch of them over the years and driven a few.
>
> I'm 5'10 and fit ok, possibly a little better than in the 308.
>
> They are fun to drive, at least on the twisty roads. The later cars
> with EFI are definitely better. Don't know how pleasent one would be
> on a long drive at speed though as I've never driven one more than a
> few miles.
>
> Check closely for rust everywhere. Also check for oil leaks,
> especially anywhere in the vicinity of the timing belt. If you don't
> have proof that the timing belt wasn't replaced recently, throw a belt
> and tensioner on it. The parts are cheap and it is not that hard to do
> (at least compared to a 3x8).
>
> In fact, the car kinda handles and drives like a much smaller 3x8.
>
> Mechanical parts are readily available and pretty cheap. Body and trim
> parts OTH are pretty tough to find though.
>
> HTH,
>
> Jeff
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 19, 2010, at 12:08 PM, britt2asa [at] aol.com wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have any thoughts on a late Fiat X/19 Bertone edition 1.5
> > (1985). I have been offered one in very good condition. Are they fun
> > to drive?
> > Sporty?
> >
> > I saw them as a teenager but have never sat in one or driven one.
> > Had fun
> > with the Alfas but looking for something a little different now.
> >
> > If you have been in one can I fit? (I'm 6'0)
> >
> > Do they have enough power to get out of their own way?
> >
> > Many thanks
> >
> > Britt
> >
> > BR in the  UK
> > 1986 328GTS (LHD 89,940km) Died August 19, 2006 Shrewsbury UK
> > 1980 400i  (RHD 74,000 miles)
> > Searching for the right 512TR
> > 2003 BMW  530d
> > 2009 BMW  320d
> > 1991 Alfa Spider S4 LHD
> > 1993 Alfa Spider S4  LHD
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