X1/9 1300 for sale

Where to start. I had been looking for a decent 1300 within my budget for about 8 years. I spotted a green 1300 on eBay, went to see the chap in Cardiff in June last year. It hadn't been off the road for a while, it ran fine, I checked the inner and outer sills, suspension turrets, front and rear boots, all the usual X1/9 weak points and decided to go for it. Admittedly I had not had it inspected and was buying it at risk. I had it towed home to near Brighton. It sat in a Permabag cover/car cover until I found time to find a garage to recommission it, get it back to it's former glory (a few weeks ago). I had been buying squllions of new parts from Eurosport, DG Rally, X1/9 Spares, Henk Martens etc. in preparation, a carb rebuilt, a second set of wheels refurbished with new tyres, seats reupholstered.

This is where it goes a bit wrong. The garage had
a long job list - cambelt change, all new brakes etc.They called me the next day to express their absolute horrors as to what lurked underneath - I had to go and see it on the ramp for myself.
They pointed out very several iffy repairs with copious amounts of pop rivetted plates, no-more-nails glue, fibreglass, lashings of thick underseal, and there were one or two areas of serious corrosion in places you would need a ramp to spot. In their opinion the car would be a deathtrap as it is, structurally unsound, and while it could possibly be repaired it would take the brave. Without a doubt I filled up my portable swear box, the garage mechanics came up with "The absolute rotters !" which make me laugh (through the tears !). It was clearly not sold as described !

I am currently judging interest by offering it as a complete car for brave repair or for spares. I am open to any questions, advise too. I have loads of photos of the good and bad bits

I also have a number of new, refurbished and secondhand spares which I now don't need. I will post these separately. If there is anything you’re are looking for please ask.

Regards, Chris