trailer trash.

[Barry Cade]

The X1/9 is home, towed by my trusty and rusty Vauxhall Astra 1600. Its been untouched since 2005.Brakes were all seized,and the pads crumbled away when the calipers were removed. On getting it home I checked the cambelt and oil, put a fresh battery in, disconnected the coil and turned it over. Good oil pressure and sounded OK. I went to the petrol station and got a gallon of V powah. Poured it in, connected the coil and it started right up Its a bit lumpy and needs an oil change and a fuel system flush, but I can't believe it was so easy.

 

 

[skattrd]

I've always had a soft spot for those, should make a nice little summer runabout.

[Barry Cade]

Is that one of the run-out models with all the extras? It does look good (and small) I take it that it's been under cover since 2005 as there was still enough to put on the trailer.

Its an 85- the last of them were made in 1989, and only came in metallic red or blue- called Gran Finale and usually came with a rear spoiler and biodegradeable seats. These seem to be the rustiest of the lot. It was kept in a garage, but the garage was brick, and damp. Doesn't seem to have affected it though!They really don't rust as bad as is made out.