Fine Line Between Bravery And Stupidity?

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Fine Line Between Bravery And Stupidity?

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Ive been waiting to here from Dave Rutherford as to whats happening with the Mk1 Digit as to the fate of my Mk1 16RS but as i still havnt heard anything, decided to breath some life into the sad old girl this bank holiday and she drove out of her resting place this afternoon .Still lovely and soft but with flat tyre but still she pumped up without too much messing about.
I think engine needs rebuild as its blowing out oil and looks to have been overheated previousely but still sounds sweet and auto box seems to work well.
Interior is complete with 4x headrests and should shampoo up well.
So here goes. Need to get her back to my house and onto axle stands this week ready for strip down and i will keep you posted.
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Well worth the effort IMO. Once completed will look really nice. What is the rarity value not many autos around i would imagine. Keep us all posted as work progesses. :)
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BX Mk1's are SO rare now, yes its tatty but should be saved. I wonder if its the only 16RS Auto left? I expec it is.
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Post by MULLEY »

I'd just get the old gal up & running & then just drive her for enjoyment, doing her up over time when funds/time allow, who knows in a few years with replacement doors/panels etc...it might be a real belter. Or just leave as is & enjoy the rat look, unless you have ocd in your blood :lol:
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^^bx> I do think MK 1's have a much "purer" look.
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mds141 wrote:^^bx> I do think MK 1's have a much "purer" look.
Quite agree, love the PRN dash! 8) (wish my GT had it :cry:)
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Ok Tim, you got me.....

PRN, i used to know this. Pleut, ?????, Nuit.

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No idea to be honest smiffy, just thats the "term" for it.
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Pluie Route Nuit 8)
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Thanks, I knew it had to be something like that!
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rayfenwick wrote:Pluie Route Nuit 8)
yeh that! :lol:
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Roverman wrote:BX Mk1's are SO rare now, yes its tatty but should be saved. I wonder if its the only 16RS Auto left? I expec it is.
http://howmanyleft.co.uk/?q=bx+16+RS
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There no way that is licenced so I imagine thats been off the road a while and not sorned either.

Even so its very rare!
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Post by mat_fenwick »

It would have to have been taken off the road before 1998 for it not to be SORNable, has it really been stood for that long?
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The enquiry is complete

The vehicle details for C972 VLB are:

Date of Liability 01 07 2010
Date of First Registration 06 02 1986
Year of Manufacture 1986
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1580CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed Vehicle Colour SILVER
Vehicle Type Approval
This vehicle can be licensed at a DVLA Local Office without the V5C Registration Certificate

Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £118.25
12 Months Rate £215.00
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