I knew one day I would be back...

After a good few years without an X19, I heard about one for sale a few weeks ago that was too good to miss and bought the car there and then. It is a 1982 car, silver with cream vinyl 1500, 1 previous owner, 38,000 miles. The car is almost rust free, having been waxoyled from new and has obviously lived a sheltred life. I will post a few pictures once I figure out how to.

My old car went the way of the scrap man The last meet I attended was the Welsh national in 2006??? where my tent got destroyed and all the rain probably added to the rusty downfall of my old car. I replaced the car with another love of mine, the Fiat Coupe, but always promised myself another Exxy...

I visited the club stand at the NEC yesterday, reacquainted myself with Andy (good to see you again) and I hope to get along to a few meets in the car next year.

I picked up a membership form yesterday so I will be joining the club again in the near future, and no doubt asking you guys a few technical questions about a few gremlins on this one that I didnt experience on my old one.

Welcome back to the world of X1/9s John. I think we might have been next door to you in Wales - I remember well the pile of poles and canvas! Hope you get a lot of fun from your new car.

By the way, just use the Add File and the Insert buttons under the box where you write your text to add images. Look forward to seeing some pics.

As promised, here are a few pictures. The wheels and tyres have since been replaced by the ones I had on my old car (same style) which has tidied her up somewhat. The reflective door bump stop things have been removed too

The eagle eyed will notice the only area of rust, visible near the bottom rear of the drivers door, but that's about all that I have found so far.









ETA - Not sure why only 1 photo has appeared??? Is there a size limit per post?

Welcome back John... The X1/9 looks very nice.

Good to see you again John, and great news you are back in the fold.

Ahh yes, the Welsh National in 2006, all the memories came flooding back.........literally!

The new car looks very nice.

Looking forward to seeing you and the car out next year.

Welcome, John.
Car looks a good 'un.
As you're in Sheffield, you come under the tender care of me and Sharon as ENE regional organisers, so pm me your email address and I can add you to my list so you get heads up on the events in our region.

Thanks Juliet, you have a PM

Lovely car John. Welcome home!

And a Sprint Blue Coupe - definitely the best colour.