BX GTi 8v D reg, red (yes an early one)

PhilGreaves · Post by **PhilGreaves** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:12 pm

I told Tim and he thought some of you would be interested. So…

It reminded me of the one from the jigsaw/early marketing material. As its red, and early. erm..its been stood on tarmac at least..erm..well thats all really- photo says it all.

Anyway I don’t even know if it’s for sale but I don’t mind asking when I’m next that way. As you can see from the high res photo it would need a lot of work potentially. Though I think a lot of the stuff on the side is mould etc rather than rust.

So if anyone’s looking for an early Gti 8v restoration project then there you go. I wouldn’t really have mentioned it had it not been an early one- maybe it has an interesting history? Press car/demo being an early one.

As for location well its east of Leeds..but I’m afraid I can’t remember much more than that. I do remember marking it on the map though so I could find it again…

Oh strictly speaking I spotted it in November but looking at the mildew and moss its been there a while so im guessing it still there now..

hope someone finds it interesting,
Phil

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:36 pm

richard 1652 will buy it

Post by **Tim Leech** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:52 pm

Being a D plate it could be anything from Aug 86-July 87, there were some "C" Registered Mk2 press demo's, normally with a CBX reg number.

Even so a very early car, but not for the fainthearted.

richardd1652 · Post by **richardd1652** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:10 pm

Too far gone even for me. Be interested in seeing it though, ive never seen such an early GTI.
Richard.

richardd1652 · Post by **richardd1652** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:08 am

Trouble is i want to try and save everything and it stops being a hobby and becomes an obsession .
Richard

PhilGreaves · Post by **PhilGreaves** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:13 am

richardd1652 wrote:Too far gone even for me.

So you have a limit then ?

i was getting worried. no its intersting to se. I didnt have a look at it as it was on private land and it was a sunday so no one was around. I thought it may be difficult to explain to plod...

Isnt too far away from you to have a look i guess richard; bout 20-30 mins away from me..or sommat like that. Or anyone else i guess on there way to harrogate/icccr.

thanks
Phil

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:28 am

Date of Liability 01 01 1996
Date of First Registration 28 11 1986
Year of Manufacture 1986
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1905cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £118.25
12 Months Rate £215.00

Amazing it hasnt dissolved after 15 years sat dormant. Whats the betting with a battery and some fuel.........

richardd1652 · Post by **richardd1652** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:32 am

So has it been stood since it was a ten year old? surprised the gippos havnt had it away by now?
What area was it in Phil?
Richard.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:41 am

Reminds me of my first BX in 1993:

Which was scrapped in about 1998...

Here's the last shot ever of it...

PhilGreaves · Post by **PhilGreaves** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:35 pm

richardd1652 wrote:So has it been stood since it was a ten year old? .

judging by the mould and the other vehicles in the yard i wouldnt be at all surprised. On the plus side it could be low mileage

richardd1652 wrote: surprised the gippos havnt had it away by now?

I know theyre round our street every day except sundays-religous reasons?? They offered my mum £100 for the xantia once. Kind souls- i wont tell you what she did..you wouldnt believe me.

Don't think you can call them gippos mate, think its; people who make a legitimate nomadic lifestyle choice. (which may be to avoid taxes)

richardd1652 wrote: What area was it in Phil?

Barwick garage Leeds. Though youll need to use 151 leeds road on street view..then you can see the BX and some rather interesting vehicles in the yard...Apparently they do restorations. Think i spy herald, forward control landrover,some mock 20s/30s van..

Ahh yes obsesions..spying that da** daimler grill....

anyway come on someone give it a go...
Phil

richardd1652 · Post by **richardd1652** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:28 pm

What area Phil?
Richard.

PhilGreaves · Post by **PhilGreaves** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:33 pm

Barwick in elmet mate, like i said leeds road. (really its east out of leeds on the way to lotherton hall)

If you just google barwick garage leeds road barwick leeds youll get it on street view..yes it is viasable!!

go on richard..you know you want to...lol let me know if you can find it now.
Edit: heres the number 0113 281 2229 ?
Barwick Garage
Barwick Garage
Leeds Rd
Leeds
LS15 4HS

Phil
p.s just died of shock froma new carb quote- may be cheaper to just shove that gti engine in it...

richardd1652 · Post by **richardd1652** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:45 pm

No Phil i REALLY dont want to , i like carb/diesel Bx,s as i am happier working on them, i dont like getting involved with ecu,s and abs etc but as its pretty close to me i dont mind having a look/word with owners and make sure its not in danger of getting squashed , as you know my passion is saving cars from a sticky end and any Bx is worth saving if only to be useful in parts if it isnt saveable as a whole.
Richard.

RxBX · Post by **RxBX** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:44 pm

richardd1652 wrote:What area Phil?
Richard.

PhilGreaves wrote:..........................................
If you just google barwick garage leeds road barwick leeds youll get it on street view..yes it is viasable!!

go on richard..you know you want to...lol let me know if you can find it now.
Edit: heres the number 0113 281 2229 ?
Barwick Garage
Barwick Garage
Leeds Rd
Leeds
LS15 4HS

...

It's here Richard, GO FOR IT !

.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:58 pm

I don't know why people are encouraging anyone to 'go for this'. It is in all likelihood rotten as a pear. But hey, each to their own