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Fine Line Between Bravery And Stupidity?
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 4:20 pm
by richardd1652
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.
Richard.
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 5:45 pm
by mds141
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.
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 10:44 am
by Tim Leech
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.
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 8:26 pm
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
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 7:26 pm
by mds141
I do think MK 1's have a much "purer" look.
Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 9:09 am
by Tim Leech
mds141 wrote: I do think MK 1's have a much "purer" look.
Quite agree, love the PRN dash!
(wish my GT had it
)
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 9:44 am
by smiffy1071
Ok Tim, you got me.....
PRN, i used to know this. Pleut, ?????, Nuit.
Rain, ?????, Night
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:14 am
by Tim Leech
No idea to be honest smiffy, just thats the "term" for it.
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:54 am
by rayfenwick
Pluie Route Nuit
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 4:38 am
by smiffy1071
Thanks, I knew it had to be something like that!
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:35 am
by Tim Leech
rayfenwick wrote:Pluie Route Nuit
yeh that!
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:03 pm
by catsinthewelder
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
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:44 am
by Tim Leech
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!
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:52 am
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?
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:02 am
by Tim Leech
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