This is a well sorted complete unmodified car. Looks to have been restored ten years ago to a fairly high standard. I have owned the car one year and have reconditioned several mechanical systems and the interior. Car starts easily runs smoothly no smoke or puddles. All emissions control equipment is intact. Handling is exactly as I remembered from the 1985X-1/9 I purchased new 30 years ago - smooth compliant and well balanced. Everything works except the A/C - all components are in place and hooked up but I haven't had time to diagnose (but I will include the Fiat A/C repair manual along with all the otherfactory shop manuals). I have swapped out the 1983 instrument cluster for a 1985 unit which has a slightly different speedo that goes to 140 mph rather than the federally required 85 mph of the era. Optimistic but definitely looks much better.The original instrument cluster which showed 58K milescomes with the car if you want to swap it back. Given the excellent condition of the undercarriage which has ample evidence of Ziebart treatment and the condition of the engine which does not appear to have been removed/replaced I assume that mileage to be correct. You will see at the bottom of this description that the car also comes with a treasure trove of spare parts. Below are some further highlights of the car.
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Engine is in good original conditionNew starter motor
All factory components still in place
Hoses inspected and replaced as necessary
All fuel injection & emission controls inspected and in working order
New plugs distributor cap wires
Cooling system flushed
New O2 sensor
Runs clean good torque no smoke
Complete new brake system
New discs
New calipers
New pads
New springs clips bolts
New flex brake lines
Braking system flushed new DOT 5.1 fluid
Powder-coated backing plates
Master cylinder replaced about2 years ago
Rebuilt parking brake
New cables & brackets
Handle mechanism reconditioned
Removed cleaned inspected springs and struts
Original wheels professionally cleaned straightened and refinished
New clutch slave cylinder and connecting hose
Clutch master cylinder replaced about2 years ago.
Steering column removed inspected re-lubricated
Shifter assembly removed reconditioned
New shift linkage
New shift knob
Renovated dash panel
Dashboard completely removed and cleaned
Verified correct wiring against factory manuals (everything is now tagged)
Swapped out instrument panel for ’85 unit with 140 mph speedo (optimistic but looks cool)
Replaced fiber optic light harness
Replaced all dashboard/instrument panel lights with LEDs
Reset 30K O2 sensor device
Refurbished ventilation controls
All relays intact including door chime (ding ding ding…)
Rebuilt heater/AC core
New heater control valve
New hoses
Installed new gaskets and insulation in heater/AC assemblies
New AC drain pipe
New carpets
Foil-backed sound deadening installed throughout interior
No rust anywhere throughout interior - floorpans solid!
New loop pile carpet new underpad
New cocoa-fiber floormats
Seat frames disassembled springs tightened fabric re-stretched
Door panels removed skins re-stretched and re-glued
New door light units
Door light switch re conditioned
New door springs
New trunk release and engine lid cables
New Blaupunkt Toronto stereo
Radio CD memory card Bluetooth etc.
New door speakers
Comes with boxes of spare parts:
Un-used rebuilt cylinder head
New unused clutch assembly
Fuel injectors seals clamps and hoses
Intake and exhaust manifolds
Airflow meter
4 extra engine control computers
3 extra instrument panels
2 complete electric window assemblies
Taillights and turn signal assemblies
Various interior/exterior parts filters gaskets etc.