The place to show off and tell us all about your XMs (or even other cars). Should it be a big project, or just some general pics, start your thread in here.
My new project in its new home for the foreseeable future. She will be getting the same care and attention that Goldie and the Sinker have. The paintwork is shot and needs taking back to the primer if nothing else. Although there is rust on the edges of the doors, bonnet and hatch the panels are pretty solid. The interior is generally good but will need pulling out to sort it properly. The underside is a different story however. Much worse than Goldie and in need of complete stripdown to bare metal.
But before that I need to remove the front end as the starter is toast and I need the engine running to move her about.
Looking at two years to bring her back to former glory.
It's good to see this 24v is being saved.
The undersides of pretty well all UK Xm have a decent amount of rot when you look. Nothing that can't be sorted with some effort.
I thought you weren't bothered about having a V6...?
91 3.0 sei M. 4852 EXY Black
92 2.1 sed M. 5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24. 5713 EXY Black
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When you compare the undersides Goldie's was in a different class. This one will come back but will take a lot more work.
The V6 engine isn't the driving force here, it's the age. I've looked at many cars over the past year but either the car or the time wasn't right. This is one of the oldest S1's and maybe the oldest known 24v. That's the interest.
Well done for saving another early S1 24v Neil and do let us know how matters progress and also if any assistance or parts are needed! With regards, Matthew T.
1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!
Please do let us know something about the history of the car and is it earlier than Paul's former 24v? It sounds like you have quite a lot of work to do Neil and clearly not one for the faint hearted!
1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!
What do you mean by a 'parts deal' Paul and if Neil has what he needs that is fine! With regards, Matthew T.
1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!
