A Brief History of the Fiat X1/9 | Car S.O.S | National Geographic UK

This remarkably stylish classic car dates back to 1968 when Italian design supremos Bertone first put pen to the drawing board. With a transverse engine and gearbox in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive configuration, the X1/9 was noted for its balanced handling, retractable headlights, and lightweight-removable hardtop. Learn more about the history of the Fiat X1/9 as Tim and Fuzz take on a Car SOS emergency to surprise Steve, a 53-year-old Fiat X1/9 owner with terminal cancer. About Car S.O.S Series 9: The best car restoration series with a big heart is back to bring a warm smile to all! Master mechanic Fuzz Townshend and parts-blagging petrol head Tim Shaw set off on a mission to save decaying classic cars from their unsuspecting but deserving owners. The cars are taken to the Car S.O.S. garage and with Tim & Fuzz racing against the clock, carefully restored to its former glory, leading to the big, surprise reveal. Car S.O.S, Thursdays at 8pm on National Geographic UK📺 Available to watch in the UK on Sky (129), Virgin Media (266), BT (317), TalkTalk (317), NOW TV & TV Player Get more from National Geographic UK: Subscribe ➡️ https://goo.gl/j7D4nd Website ➡️ https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/NatGeoUK Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/NatGeoUK Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/NatGeoUK #NationalGeographicUK #CarSOS About Nat Geo UK: Igniting the explorer in all of us. National Geographic gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible through groundbreaking storytelling. From the best and brightest scientists, explorers, photographers, and filmmakers, Nat Geo is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure.