Description
1991 Citroen BX 19 GTi 8v
“Discreetly different, noticeably better.” was the way the BX was described when compared to it's contemporaries. Something that, in my opinion still stands today. The BX was Citroen's contender to the mid-size family car sector, utilising the traditional hydro-pneumatic suspension and benefiting from lightweight body panels. The BX was styled by Marcello Gandini, who also penned such classics as the Lamborghini Countach and Bugatti EB110.
A sadly uncommon sight on today's roads, this is a BX 19 GTi finished in Platinum Grey metallic (Gris Dolmen) and complemented with black Mistral Velour interior. It is powered by a 1. 9 8-valve petrol engine and mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Combining typical Citroen comfort and more than adequate performance, this is somewhat of a gentleman's cruiser!
The GTi trim level sports all-round electric windows, electric mirrors, tilt/ slide electric sunroof, front fog lamps (all of which work correctly I hasten to add) and the added stlying of a front bumper splitter and rear spoiler. This particular example benefits from a working remote central locking plip and has an undamaged accessoire sunroof deflector fitted. It wears the correct period GTi wheeltrims, which were often fabled for being lost over the years (these are securely fastened!). The paintwork is in fine condition, bearing only a few blemishes, consummate with a vehicle of this age. The underside shows no signs of requiring welding in the near future.
The car has just undergone servicing. All suspension spheres were removed and regassed to the correct pressures. One of the rear trailing arms had a tell-tale lean and so the arm bearing was renewed. Time was also taken to clean the sunroof and ensure the drain tubes were clear and working. No leaks here!
The car is MOT'd until April 2013 and is taxed until the end of September this year. I have just clocked over 103, 000 miles and this will increase slightly, as I continue to use and enjoy the car.
I am currently using this car for my day-to-day running, but reality has set in and I know I need to reduce my fleet of Citroens. On that note, I will also be advertising my Xantia Activa shortly. BXs are well supported by enthusiastic owners, both in the Citroen Car Club and BX Club forum.
Please feel free to get in touch with any questions you might have or to arrange a viewing.
An opportunity to own a modern-day classic, that ticks the boxes, rivals don't even come close to.........
