dean36014 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Right, it's definitely going to happen. Due to poor health and too many cars I'm going to part with Bleriot the 17rd. Has a very short MOT but drives really nicely albeit it's not the most refined. Had a new clutch cable recently, and one of the front to rear pipes done. Could really do with welding on the front inner wings and a small inch square patch on a rear doorstep but went through last MOT with no advisories for this. Photos do flatter him a bit, but it is presentable. Interior is nice and clean although one seat base is getting thread bare now. No power steering and no sunroof but does have electric windows. Would like 450 for him and he's in CoventrySent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk Skizzer, Coprolalia, Fat_Pirate and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Mileage is all over the place due to dashboard changes but I think it's around 110k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I'm assuming this is na diesel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairkens Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Shite pub is shite - Atherstone? This is a bargain for someone Pieman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 17RD was NA. 59bhp of XUD goodness. bangernomics and Aston Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Yes, the RD is basic XUD non turbo. My dad had three sequentially when I was learning to drive. Not fast by any means, but as an 18 year old it’s fast enough. Originally he had a c reg 19rd, then the three 17s and lastly a 19TXD. Not one had a single problem mechanically ( the spoiler on the TXD needed a few repaints under warranty, and some idiot hit it side on whilst I was driving ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 17RD was NA. 59bhp of XUD goodness. Phew, if it was turbot I'd have been tempted, I wouldn't mind another bx, but not na diesel this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Yes it's the slow 1.7 non turbo engine. I've never had problems keeping up with traffic and will cruise at 70mph but you do need to turn the radio up. robinmasters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Yes pub is at Atherstone fairkens and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Very nice. Would really like one, but can’t justify getting rid of the utterly reliable Xantia so I will have to reign myself in on this occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 ill have 2 randoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Not going to roffle. MOT is out in two weeks and I doubt it would be done by then. If I can get rid of my Xm quickly I might bang it in for a mot and see what it needs. Obviously price would go up then with a full MOT though hence offering it now. I'm pretty confident it will go through on the inner wings as it did last year as I hid the rust spots under sound deadening. pilninggas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Not going to roffle. MOT is out in two weeks and I doubt it would be done by then. If I can get rid of my Xm quickly I might bang it in for a mot and see what it needs. Obviously price would go up then with a full MOT though hence offering it now. I'm pretty confident it will go through on the inner wings as it did last year as I hid the rust spots under sound deadening.Are you in the CCC? If not then Tim is the relevant contact ( bx at citroencarclub.org.uk) and mention I sent you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Non Sunroof & non PAS = FTW. These bodyshells rust less than the sunshine roof ones and the FDV has two less ports so they get up to pressure and rise more quickly. egg and mrbenn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Are you in the CCC? If not then Tim is the relevant contact ( bx at citroencarclub.org.uk) and mention I sent you.Tim is a good friend, yes I'm in the CCC it's advertised on there too richardmorris and 500tops 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 These will NEVER be this cheap again. If you have the money and like it, but it now. You will regret it if you don't. Eddie Honda, pilninggas, catsinthewelder and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 I am really in two minds about selling it. Trouble is when you have a fleet of cars they need constant attention and my health is getting worse. Not having a garage means at this time of year I can't do much. If it was warm out I'd be getting the welding sorted and re mot'ed. Having 3 months of not doing anything from July onwards last year due to surgery means it never got done. Plus dragging the welder down the garden bloody cripples me at the moment. Having a knackered spine is really starting to piss me off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I'm going to assume you're not interested in swaps but ask any way just in case you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Unfortunately I need the space so not up for swapping, unless someone wants to swap for a nice ax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 A few photos from this morningRust spots on offside rear wing, they've never grown in my ownership and the wing feels solid to the touch. The 1.7d powerhouseGeneral under bonnet viewInner wings look fine line this, the rust is hidden under the sound deadening.OffsideNearsideInterior, the dash has faded on the nearside so it looks dirty but it isn'tDriver seatPassenger seat, photo makes it look filthy, it's not.Repairs to driver's A post, solid but really needs a bit of grinder action and paintingPoverty spec, no digital clockFading to nearside dashboardDoors good!Back seats in good order Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk Carlosfandango, richardthestag, Skizzer and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Well now I'm wishing I had a really nice AX to part ways with. I'm stuck for funds without more time and/or selling the Rover, otherwise I'd already be shoving money in your face for this. It's close to my ideal BX spec, so close I'd even be willing to dip my toe into diesel ownership again. GLWTS anyway. dean36014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Does it like the veg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 I've no idea as I hate running engines on the stuff, it doesn't seem worth the hassle for the savings involved. What any new owner does with it is there business but there is half a tank of diesel in it! Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Fuckit, Rover up for sale. I really want this BX. Eddie Honda, clayts450, skattrd and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Does it like the veg?That is a Bosch pump but 30+ year old seals, etc. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Why doesn't Mr Dean put it up for roffle, ill buy you a ticket man! So might 51 or however many it is other people... The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 It's just rubbish timing. If it had come up for sale a couple of weeks ago I'd already own it. If it came up for sale in a couple of weeks time, I'd buy it. But right now this minute, I'm stuck. So I'm digging around and seeing what I can sell and borrow and whatnot. The asking price is no money at all, unless you don't have it at that exact moment and then it's all the money ever. It's incredibly frustrating. I just know I'm going to miss out on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Yep, I hear ya! I've got 2 dyson dc50's, a dc25 and Dyson dc54 in the porch... They need to be done by Thursday, I need 2 new tyres to go with the 2 as new tyres coming from chez moog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 A wild benefactor has appeared so WE ARE GO. I hope. Firing message to Mr Numbers to attempt a buy. beko1987, Skizzer, 500tops and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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