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My Bertone Gran Finale Arrives Home!

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11 years 11 months ago #32503 by Geoff S
Delivered in virtually "as new" condition, and she runs like an absolute dream too.
Only 28k on the clock, and a very comprehensive service history file from just 2 previous keepers.
Now happily next to her Italian stablemate... if only they could talk, must be some interesting conversation between Bertone and Pininfarina! :)
Geoff

1990 Bertone X1/9 Gran Finale
2004 Ferrari Challenge Stradale
2012 Range Rover Sport

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11 years 11 months ago #32504 by jimx19
Looks a very good clean car - I wish you all the best with it! :)

1977 Serie speciale in green original spec
1977 Serie speciale in blue modified

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11 years 11 months ago #32505 by Speedy Fiat
Looks stunning, no wonder you're pleased. I think the Fiat would be saying 'You may be a lot quicker but at least I don't have to breathe in to get in the garage' :pinch:

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11 years 11 months ago #32513 by Geoff S

Charles Whyte wrote: Very nice Geoff. May I ask what appeals to you about the 85 bhp wedge compared to your other toy?

And what do you have locked up in that cage, is it monkeys?


Character is not measured by bhp alone :)

Sure the CS is something else, but the little X1/9 exudes fun. Both of these cars have a soul. Something I've yet to find in the other cars we have.

German Shepherd dogs live in the area behind the garage. Another great love of mine... :)

1990 Bertone X1/9 Gran Finale
2004 Ferrari Challenge Stradale
2012 Range Rover Sport

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11 years 11 months ago #32514 by David Eden
To me the X1/9 is about so much more than its power output. I'd even go as far as to say it's relatively modest performance just goes to make it more fun!

The car looks absolutely mint Geoff, I hope one day mine will look something like that!

I hope it gives you a lot of pleasure

:-)

1983 silver over black VS

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11 years 11 months ago #32515 by Geoff S
I can't believe how many people stop to have a good look around her, smiling!

Easily as much attention as her stablemate gets :)

Thank you all.

1990 Bertone X1/9 Gran Finale
2004 Ferrari Challenge Stradale
2012 Range Rover Sport

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11 years 11 months ago #32517 by Rob Warren
X1/9s are all about how they make you feel! They will put a massive grin on your face and are completely addictive. That's a lovely car Geoff - the graphics are growing on me.

1986 'BAD' Turbo Bertone X1/9
1977 1300 Special Series
1989 Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo
1985 Pontiac Fiero 2.8 V6
1986 Mk1 b MR2 t-bar
1999 Mk 2 MR2 Rev 5 t-bar, 3.0 V6 vvti
2003 Mk 3 MR2 daily driver
2012 GT86

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11 years 11 months ago #32519 by M.J Gasken
Where can you get that graphics on the side, and was that original?
Fantastic car

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11 years 11 months ago #32521 by Geoff S
I think the graphics were a dealer special from new.
I personally detest them!
They're now off and the car to me looks a million times better... everyone to their own taste!

1990 Bertone X1/9 Gran Finale
2004 Ferrari Challenge Stradale
2012 Range Rover Sport

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11 years 11 months ago #32525 by Andy Rowley
I agree Geoff, I think it will look better without the graphics. The more I looked at the pictures with the graphics on the more I felt it spoilt the car...

Blue Gran Finale F100FAW
As seen in Classic & Sports car....
As seen in Auto Italia.....
As seen on Fifth Gear....!!!!
Lido ALF 704S

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11 years 9 months ago - 11 years 9 months ago #32909 by Jimmy Johns
Looks a very good clean car - I wish you all the best with it!

Thanks
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