Digit (?) on French ebay

toddao · Post by **toddao** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:23 pm

Is this or is it not a Digit? Sure it's got Digit written in the centre console and on the back ( though the sign looks a bit wonky) plus the on board computer but where's the Digit dash? Also I thought Digits were only made in 1985 and this is a 1986 model. Right wheels too. It's not far from here - just over the border and if it had the dash I wouldn't have hesitated. What is it then - a late compromised model? Someone's DIY effort? Any ideas?

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... :IT&ih=007

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:40 pm

Hmmm ...

Thats a strange mix of model fittings to me.

It certainly looks like a series one, with the LEGO dashboard, bumpers, front wings and blinkers. Must be a very late series one to be an '87.

I cant believe its a digit ? The digit model had the very odd - but purely digital - instrument readouts. No moving needles instruments.

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:49 pm

AndersDK wrote:Hmmm ...

Thats a strange mix of model fittings to me.

It certainly looks like a series one, with the LEGO dashboard, bumpers, front wings and blinkers. Must be a very late series one to be an '87.
I cant believe its a digit ? The digit model had the very odd - but purely digital - instrument readouts. No moving needles instruments.

Must be 19GT - the 19TRS predecessor.

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:36 pm

Nope not a Digit.

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:31 pm

But it has to be! He's written 'Digit' on the dashboard with some Tippex

Post by **docchevron** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:36 pm

cavmad wrote:But it has to be! He's written 'Digit' on the dashboard with some Tippex

That sealed it for me! Clearly a DIGIT. Obvious really..

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:38 pm

That's the future of all car sales-lying by Tippex. I'm going out later for a blast in my bi-turbo 42V quad cam supercharged Vauxhall Corsa

Post by **docchevron** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:42 pm

Dont blame you mate, I thoroughly enjoyed my blat in the V300 1200valve butane powered BX earlier!

DavidRutherford · Post by **DavidRutherford** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:00 pm

That looks very much like it could be a genuine digit, but one that the dashboard has failed on, and it's had a replacement from a 19GT fitted.

I like the wheels. UK 19GT "DIGIT" spec cars didn't get them.

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:12 pm

The digit badge on the ashtray looks correct, but my Mk1 16TRS auto had the same ashtray and ofcourse it wasnt one.

stuart_hedges · Post by **stuart_hedges** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:45 pm

Does the Digit have the "extra" lights in the pod above the instrument panel (which on a "normal" mk 1 has a blanking plate)? If so, David's theory of a panel replacement holds water.

If not, it's a GT with some badges.... which look 'Shopped to my eye.

I await correction.

DavidRutherford · Post by **DavidRutherford** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:07 pm

stuart_hedges wrote:Does the Digit have the "extra" lights in the pod above the instrument panel (which on a "normal" mk 1 has a blanking plate)

The digit has it's mechanical odometer in that spot, with the reset button in the area between the two "windows"... That's a good point, I hadn't thought about that.

However.. Said lamps / odometer is part of the instrument binnacle, and so if it was changed form a "Digit" one to a "GT" one then that bit would change too.....

m_2975 · Post by **m_2975** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:39 pm

DavidRutherford wrote: However.. Said lamps / odometer is part of the instrument binnacle, and so if it was changed form a "Digit" one to a "GT" one then that bit would change too.....

I'd agree with David,

That is a genuine BX Digit with a failed digit panel and it was replaced with a GT panel.

There's that little scrol thing where the horn switch should be and it's got the trip computer under the radio.

It's an Analogue Digit !!!!

stuart_hedges · Post by **stuart_hedges** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 2:53 pm

Well, we know where there's a Digit instrument panel going begging!

toddao · Post by **toddao** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 3:51 pm

I wrote to the seller requesting a viewing but he didn't come back to me. I reckon all the potential buyers are asking the same question : is it, or is it not a genuine Digit? Which is why the price - at the moment- is so low ( just the wheels must be worth a few €€€s) . David's switched dash idea seems most probable. Those people offering the Digit dash and sundry Mk.1 bits on the forum haven't replied to my PM. Anyone know them?
I've got a trailer lined up and the Merc's ready to pull it.. but my wife has mentioned the D word. Digit or Divorce?