Hello X 1/9 friends,
When I bought my 1987 Bertone X 1/9, I could not suspect that this would mean a love for life. After my start of the Fiat-Bertone X 1/9 Club Netherlands (1986), there followed many years of international contacts with X 1/9 owners and clubs abroad.
Then there were counless and unforgettable trips to Italy and several meetings with Gianbeppe Panicco (staff-assistent and right hand of Nuccio Bertone) and Elisabetta Farmeschi (chief public relations Bertone) at Carrozzeria Bertone in Grugliasco/Torino, culminating in a personal contact and meeting with Nuccio Bertone and later Lilly Bertone.
Al these activities increased my interest in the X 1/9 passion and the unique Bertone design of this car. This also led to the establishment of contacts elsewhere in Italy and the search for X 1/9 parts in order to support enthusiasts in the Netherlands and abroad to maintain their X 1/9 hobby.
During my many trips to Italy, the network grew and friendships arose. More and more I got the feeling that Italy, with its beautiful and great automobile history, rich culture and the special "dolce vita" feeling, became my second home. Also at Carrozzeria Bertone the door was open for me and it was always a "benvenuto".
X 1/9 Parts Holland is actually a runaway hobby and for almost 30 years a "passione". Important goal was to help X 1/9 friends with advice and assistence and to exchange and share experiences.
Finally in 1987 the production of the Bertone X 1/9 ended and from that moment it became harder and more difficult to find parts. Fortunately all Italian connections and contacts with Bertone gave me the opportunity to take over a great part of the factory stocks.
Therefore, we have a collection of very unique and rare X 1/9 parts that are elsewhere often no longer available. In addition, X 1/9 Parts Holland is very active regarding (re)production of X 1/9 parts that are no longer available. In our program we have also an extensive range of X 1/9 articles, accessories and collector items.
There are many things I want to share with you now but lets start first with the Website
Reliability, quality and X 1/9 passion are the basis for my work, X 1/9 Parts Holland wants to serve you ..........
Nobody is perfect, we do our very best en please contact us if you have any ideas to improve or change......
I keep you informed about all our (new) X 1/9 parts projects with special offers and news every week
There will also be linked a Facebook site to the Website
As my friends in Italy I want to say to all of you: ci vediamo e ciao
www.x19partsholland.nl
regards,
Henk Martens
