1991 Renault 19 GTS-X

[RobT]

The never ending circle of shite i.e. I have an exciting newcomer next week, means I need to move this on.

 

MoTd until 25th April, 1.4 Energy carb fed engine, 86ish thousand miles, and a fair bit of history. The cam belt and water pump were done 2,000 odd miles ago, albeit in 2014. But atleast it's been done fairly recently.

 

I've replaced the front tyres, binned the placca trims, and tidied up the wheels. It needed a thorough clean as it had moss in all the window frames etc, but apart from that it's presentable enough. Will probably need a small bit of sill welding for the next MoT. I also wire brushed the very rusty rear suspension components, rubbed down some surface rust on the fuel tank, and sprayed Dynax over the lot.

 

Issues/foibles include a clunk on full lock, boot only opens from the inside, clutch is on the heavy side but works fine, and a few other random noises. It can also stutter a bit under light throttle. I lobbed carb cleaner through it, together with new plugs and air filter, and it improved things but the issue is still there. Depends how far you are on the bothered spectrum (I'm probably mid range) so I've just lived with it. Hot starting can be an art sometimes, and the sunroof leaks so I've gaffered it up.

 

No PAS means steering is hard work when parking, but up to speed it's fine. I actually think it's better for it, as on a run the steering is spot on.

 

Anyway, photos.

 

 

 

Snazzy seats are comfortable. I did a 350 mile day trip around northern France a few weeks back with minimal hurtage.

 

 

Must be worth the money just for these.

 

[purplebargeken]

So very nice indeed and an utter bargain. 

[bramz7]

A great car. Come on barrett, get it bought man.

[HillmanImp]

A red Chamade one of these was the first car I ever drove legally on the road.

 

It was also the first car I did over 100mph in, crashed into another car & got pulled over by the police in.

 

It was an eventful first day with a licence I can tell thee.

 

I'd love this but its a no go at the mo for me, soz.

[Split_Pin]

Absolute bargain, wish I had the space, a 3rd Renault would be a nice addition to thw fleet.

[Christine]

I AM JO  numberplate ..

 

Rob,  I did ask my friend Jo , but her birthday wasn't  Jan 6th,  nor June 6th  nor july 6th . So she declined 

[drum]

Fabulous and bargainous.

 

Wish you were closer etc.

[Zelandeth]

Bloody hell, that looks a bargain at triple the price...

 

Silver really suits it too.

 

Where did you find a series one R19 without faded tail lights?

[RobT]

Where did you find a series one R19 without faded tail lights?

bramz did the finding, I merely bought it off him! Although the left red light/brake light is a bit faded.

[SRi05]

These have aged really well, handsome looking things

[blackbart]

looks lovely pm sent

[Burnside]

Had a J reg 19 GTS-X Hatch in Met Grey almost 10 years ago now and can't recommended this enough. Brought mine for £250 from a scrap yard as it was too good to see crushed. Gave it to my brother as I had no need for it at the time and he needed wheels. He kept it a year and sold it on for £350 I wish he hadn't though.

 

Hope it stays in the fold as this deserves a good home. If I had the space to home it I'd have it myself as rightly mentioned yellow fogs = winners.

[RobT]

Roffle time for this one I think.  £5 a ticket, and assuming all are sold anything above £250 goes towards the AS coffers/behind the bar.

 

1 . pandamonium

2 .

3 . tonedepear

4 . Jim Bell

5 . angle

6 .

7 . Cavcraft

8 .

9 . skattrd

10 .

11 .

12 . The Moog

13 . aldo135

14 . PBK

15 .

16 .

17 . djoptix

18 . D Spares & Tyres

19 .

20 . tonedepear

21 .

22 . blackbart

23 .

24 . theorganist

25 .

26 . bramz7

27 . pandamonium

28 .

29 .

30 . Split_Pin

31 .

32 . skattrd

33 . They_all_do_that_sir

34 .

35 . The Moog

36 .

37 . carlo

38 .

39 .

40 . tonedepear

41 .

42 . theorganist

43 . Cavcraft

44 . djoptix

45 .

46 . dean36014

47 . wuvvum

48 . blackbart

49 .

50 . tonedepear (courtesy of loserone)

51 . aldo135

52 . Brodders

53 .

54 . Jim Bell

55 . pandamonium

56 .

57 . djoptix

58 .

59 .

[purplebargeken]

Again no need, storage or anything really but hey, it's a roffle. Number 14 please. 

[yes oui si]

Five randoms ta

[yes oui si]

Five randoms ta

Disregard this - just saw the location, sorry.

[wuvvum]

Assuming non-Paypal payments are available, I shall have an random.

[RobT]

Assuming non-Paypal payments are available, I shall have an random.

 

Indeed they are Wuv.

[Brodders]

Number 52 please.

[hairnet]

Gadge at work is looking for cheap car - panda will be too much money for him so will make him look at tjis

[angle]

Number 5 please Rob.

[pandamonium]

Number 1 please

[blackbart]

as things never went to plan ken, bang me down for 22 and 48.

cheers.

[Dan_ZTT]

Disregard this - just saw the location, sorry.

Can't see unless I've missed something. Where is?

[blackbart]

Can't see unless I've missed something. Where is?

 

Hi mate, the sellers tag reads South East london.

[skattrd]

Can you stick me down for a couple of randoms please Rob. If possible include the winner, thx.

[djoptix]

17, 44 and a random please.

[carlo]

That's the absolute last thing I need but will have a ticket.

[egg]

Rob can I have one please on the basis that if I win the car is for sale straight away for first shiter to offer me £30 for it (£10 to the forum, £20 to my personal shite fund)? Thanks.

[pandamonium]

Sod it, I'll take 2 more randoms