Hello from Lincolnshire (spalding)

[matto1992]

Hi everyone, my name is Matt, I am 22, I am new to this forum, and new to the Vauxhall viva but have inherited a viva 1256CC, Green, 5 door, saloon. reg number XDO 751L It has been dry stored for roughly 23 years but has only just over 19k. Its in quite good condition (under the dust) and underneath is solid and fully wax old. The engine turns over by hand which is a plus, I have a spark but the starter motors was slow turning over so and having it rebuild along with the alternator (still yet to have it running). I will be joining the owner club, I did speak to a couple of people at the stoneleigh show that was helpful. Hope to get some photos on soon.. Thanks matt
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[rizzo]

Hi Matt
Welcome to the forum, always good to have young blood, sounds like you have a nice viva there.

[hbpeter]

Hello and welcome. Sounds a good solid car foryour first Viva. Ask any questions you like. The slow turning starter, is the engine earth strap sound with a good earth connection? You sure its a 5-door? Saloons were 2 or 4dr, estates were 3 door. What model is it Deluxe, SL? Look forward to the photos, we dont have that car in our register.

Peter

[matto1992]

hello guys, its a 4 door saloon Green SL model. Have great news pushed it out the barn after being in there 23 year and washed and polished it, didnt come up to bad some rust patches as expected and also had it running

[matto1992]

Got some pictures of before and after yesterday

[bedfordbad]

welcome to our forum, looks like you've a real gem there, love the green vinyl roof!! what are your plans for the car ? hopefully not going to modify too much as would be a shame!!
join club to get full forum and spares/ insurance discounts ect......
keep us informed!!!
steve

[hbpeter]

That looks very good. Unusual green roof.

Peter

[matto1992]

Plans are to get it road worthy hopefully for April and keep it as it is, standard! Didn't know the roof was rare. I will be filling my membership form out tonight to join up, thanks for your help guys
matt

[HC]

Hello Matt
Great looking car & I'm very glad that you are keeping it original as possible. Vivas are getting rarer by the minute. If in need of any help or query on anything, just shout and someone will be able to answer.
Good Luck
Chris Long (MALTA)

[michaelmate]

What a gem !