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Firstly, a Mk.1 with A/C in Europe (probably not working) and also that colour ( Vert Cali?). I've only seen one other like it which was that GT found in a shed in Belgium last year. Not sure about the body kit - should really have a Postert Mk.1 kit to make it right. Probably the ride of a 'sport Grandad!' Nevertheless quite interesting, if overpriced. Stored for eleven years. Click on main pic to get more images.
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Wow,ive never seen one that colour.Not sure about bodykits in general.
Not shy with the price tag.
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Wow, what a colour combo, more 80s that shoulder pads and jump suits! Love it!!!

Note the UNBROKEN rear tail blazer! surely thats worth the asking price :lol:
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I'm quite suprised that someone who lavished all that attention on his BX couldn't stretch to some decent wheels.
For the price it's got a pretty high mileage and as it hasn't got an after market Oxi-Cat it's emission rated Euro 1 and the yearly tax for this would be €820!! The only way would be to buy it - after some serious haggling ( €1000 is still too high in my books) - and store it for five years til it could theoretically qualify for historic vehicle status under the 30 year rule. Then tax would drop to €160 or thereabouts and it could also be driven into all the German cities from where it's currently banned under the clean air regulations.
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Do the emissions rules also apply to foreign registered cars? I.e. exclusion from city centres?
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Post by Dollywobbler »

I've never managed to get to the bottom of whether the rules apply to foreign vehicles.

But more interestingly, that is the most GORGEOUS BX I've ever seen. I WANT IT!
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For me the Mk1 BX doesn't really do it for me...dunno why, maybe it's partly that it was a Mk2 I grew up with but also I prefer the looks of the later cars. I like the quirkiness of the dash though, but for living with I'd go for the more conventional dials.

Each to their own and all that!
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I think that the emission rules are meant to be for the whole of Europe. Basically a policeman will look to see if you've got a 'grüne Plakette' which is the sticker on the window that you display when you are emissions approved.
In practice, I can't imagine most city policeman being too bothered especially when you're 'foreign.' Though there are some pretty bored ones around here in the sticks but not so many 'green zones.'

A friend of mine was driving along in his 80s Mitsubishi L300 diesel when he came to a village which was a 'green zone' - he just drove through as he couldn't go back. The law is there but it depends who's looking as always!
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