Citroën BX – The History of G553 XPO
4 min read Having recently bought a new Citroën BX 16Valve project, I’ve had a look back over its 31year history. XPO certainly has a story to tell. Continue Reading
4 min read Having recently bought a new Citroën BX 16Valve project, I’ve had a look back over its 31year history. XPO certainly has a story to tell. Continue Reading
7 min read Ready for the next Automotive Adventure, an opportunity came about I couldn’t resist. Now I have a new Citroën BX 16Valve restoration project Continue Reading
4 min read It seems like less than 2 months since it was collected, but after it was professionally cleaned, it was ready to be shipped to Australia Continue Reading
6 min read When I agreed to collect the X1/9, I never imagined I’d be changing the brakes and replacing the clutch to avoid exporting asbestos. Continue Reading
4 min read With the Fiat X1/9 fate set, export preparation was set. I wasn’t expecting to drain the coolant for the Fiat X1/9 import permit. Continue Reading
3 min read With the decision made to ship the car, export preparation begins. First up, changing the fuel hose of death on the Fiat X1/9 Continue Reading
6 min read Having recovered the Fiat X1/9 and given it a quick inspection and wash, it was time to hunt out the rust and give it some treatment. Continue Reading
3 min read With the Fiat X1/9 washed, and most of the mud removed, the paint was looking pretty dull and worn out. Could the paint be restored? Continue Reading
6 min read After collecting the FIAT X1/9 and washing the mud off, it was time for the first inspection. Continue Reading
5 min read With the Fergie starting reliably it was time for topping the field. But first, we needed to check the hydraulic system and adapt the PTO. Continue Reading
3 min read Despite the expectation not to change the 6v Fergie starter motor, it finally died. A new starter was installed and reliability regained. Continue Reading
5 min read It’s finally time to tackle the Fergie wiring system and see if life can be brought back into it. Will it start first time? Continue Reading
3 min read Not all automotive adventures are on road. In this series of articles, we’ll look at the recovery and restoration of a Little Grey Fergie. Continue Reading
3 min read While replacing the trailer bed, I noticed the near side wheel had some play. Clearly time for new bearings, or so I thought! Continue Reading
4 min read A wooden decked trailer will eventually need refurbishing. But should the trailer get a refurbishing with aluminium chequer plate or phenolic plywood? Continue Reading