Bright, low and unmistakably 1980s, this X1/9 is a cracking looking little example.

The Bertone wedge shape has aged brilliantly, especially with the pop-up headlights and removable targa panel, while this example has been finished to resemble the later Gran Finale edition.

To be clear, we're not claiming it to be a genuine Gran Finale, but the look certainly suits it.

Around five years ago the previous owner put it through a detailed renovation, and it remains a nice example today.

There's plenty of character to it and, with the roof panel removed, it's exactly the sort of classic you'd want to grab the keys to when the sun comes out.

Mounted just behind the seats is the revvy 1.5-litre engine, driving through a five-speed manual gearbox.

The vendor tells us the gearbox feels tight and precise through the gears and having the engine in the middle gives the X1/9 its famously nimble feel.

You don't need enormous horsepower when you're sat this low to the ground with an engine jus...