The Revolving Door

[GT Matt]

Welcome to the black GTX club Ed. Our cars are identical twins too!

[the edmundator]

Thanks - just noticed the CX in your signature. Great choice.

[hiltow]

Nice car! There seems to be a link between Scirocco owners and aviation for some reason - the previous owner of mine designed wings for jet fighters.

I'm on the hunt for a driver's side front wiper arm with the built-in spoiler

Best of luck finding one with the 'air vane' fitted - new ones are irritatingly unobtainable from anywhere it seems, even Classic Parts - I think they were only fitted for a year or two. If you see another one, let me know! New arms without the spoiler fitted are available though.

[the edmundator]

Yes, the wiper arm I've got is fine, I'd just like the "air vane." I presume mine was broken off at some point - easily done if you're a bit clumsy with a wiper blade change.

I've just ordered a few bits I needed from heritage. I'm a bit irritated because when I didn't need one, headlinings were still available from VW, but it looks like they've all been sold now.

[james butler]

I'm a bit irritated because when I didn't need one, headlinings were still available from VW, but it looks like they've all been sold now.

i believe nate is organising a group buy of custom headlinings isnt he?

[the edmundator]

Well, it's always possible to get a bespoke headlining. OEM is only available until supplies run out :(

[ThomasD]

What a beautiful car - great find!! Looks like it might have a Blaupunkt MR23 radio - rare unit. Dash looks in really nice shape too. Love the seats!

[the edmundator]

Thanks, she's a good-un.

Yes, the dash is crack-free - courtesy of a lifetime of garaging, no doubt.

The radio is a Blaupunkt Oxford M26 - and the control knob is slightly broken. I managed to listen to the radio ok on the way home, though. I'll probably fit something more modern - I'd like CD/iPod/DAB facilities - but keep this to reinstate as needed.

I thoroughly enjoyed driving to work today.

[the edmundator]

The white car has been taken away to Cornwall today - bought without any viewing and collected by a 3rd party, so I hope the new owner's happy when it arrives.

[the edmundator]

Had a nice trip down to Goodwood for the Members' Meeting this weekend. My mate and his dad brought along their Morgan. Nice 300 miles in the GTX without a hitch. Lovely car.



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[mark1gls]

Looks like a good day out, nothing better than watching old car race and by the looks of it they was all going for it...

[the edmundator]

If you can afford to buy a million pound car, you ought to be able to afford to repair it! The pro drivers and some of the owners have enough talent to put on a good race, and Goodwood never disappoints in this respect.

[the edmundator]

I never get to Stanford Hall, because it's always the weekend closest to my wife's birthday (1st May).

Nonetheless, in honour of the event, I gave the GTX a good clean and polish yesterday. Given how black the polishing cloth became, I don't think it's seen a lot of thorough cleaning in its life.

Paintwork has suffered a lot of scratches and dings over the years, but I want to get it mechanically A1 before worrying about paint.

[eefy]

looking good matey :)

[the edmundator]

Nice day, got the Storm out and went for a quick blast. Then a little bit of housework - new Lift-o-Mat (OEM) boot struts and a new boot seal as water was getting into the boot when it rained.