I'm quite liking the idea of a simple BX14 with the looks of a 16v. I must admit all the head gasket nightmare stories etc. etc. and all the extra things to go wrong do scare me a bit. Coming from a classic VW Beetle where less is more, I think its for the best with older cars.

Ollie, I don't know if you've seen this, but this guy did pretty much what you're thinking of doing:

http://www.retrorides.proboards.com/ind ... 383&page=1

Looks cool to me!

I think its a good idea. None of the hassles of the more complicated valver, but with 'the look' that 99% of people wouldn't know the difference anyway!

I must admit I would seriously consider this if I had a good doner and the space.

Its always a shame when a car that looks good on the face of it gets broken, but I can understand why. I have been involved in old VWs and they can rust let me tell you, but the difference is the cars are often worth the money you put into them on the resale market later on and the repair panels are...

Hi,

It looks a nice car, would there be any chance of you re-fitting the engine and gearbox to get it running/moving?

Thanks.