MK1 petrol wanted

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Hi all happy Easter! Hope this is the first of many posts and questions
I'm wanting a petrol MK1 hatchback anyone got something suitable that isn't a pile of rust? Or know of one available please let me know. No huge rush, but don't let me change my mind 😆
thanks for having me onboard!
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Morning and welcome to the bx club

Mk1 cars are pretty much extinct now, they do show up very rarely on eBay etc, but are normally snapped up quickly

Unlike most Mk2 cars, alot of the surviving Mk1 are petrol instead of diesel

You may need to look further afield (France).
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Thank you for your reply. There must be something somewhere! I'm about to get my current toy up for sale so no huge rush... Well not untill I've got cash to burn 🤣
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You and me both!
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This site
https://www.glenmarch.com/cars/results?#
https://www.glenmarch.com/cars/upcoming
enables search by model across a large number of UK and other auction sites, both past results and upcoming auctions.
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Good luck finding a rust free one, unless you're particular about having the mk1 dashboard the other option is to get a mk2 and swap the wings. Even still they'll prob have rust issues, it was the bx's biggest killer.
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.. thanks for the replies
Not sure if the later ones have the same appeal! Defo love the early switches
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They do show up Ed

What I would say is buy on condition more than colour/spec and be prepared to get your hands dirty or find someone to work on it

A mint Mk1 BX that needs nothing you wont find unless its been fully restored.
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Hi all I've gone in a slightly different direction and bought a cx !
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No half-measures, then!
Do post some photos and details.
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