Beau Rivage

Nice purchase there dude.

Bronze said

Wow now that's impressive dal, owing since 1991!

Slight update, went to Leeds the other day on business and picked up the full interior that I won on ebay.

My drivers seat as it stands in a sorry state…


managed to cram it all in my S3…



I only really need the passenger seat, which is in great nick just needs a shampoo…



Plan to get stuck in on the weekend! Fingers crossed!

Glad it all fitted in the car. Good to meet you also hope all is going well.

Sorry I haven't been on here for a while. I got my seats sorted after with help from friends…





I'm sure you have all noticed that I have a blank lever on the drivers seat. I have plenty of spare cloth so will get that re covered at some stage.

I have now tucked her up for winter in my garage with a breathable car cover…



Got a list of bits and pieces to sort over the winter, including wheels to be refurbed. So it should look spot on by next summer! Also I need to pop to a regional meet in Bristol soon! The MK1 is SORN but would still like to pop over and meet everyone

they've scrubbed up nice glad you got them fitted

ChrisGTicabrio said

they've scrubbed up nice glad you got them fitted

Thanks again for the seats Chris, I'm really pleased with them! Hope your Rivage is going well! Haven't found your thread on here yet!

I've got a new genuine leather gear knob and navy tailored mats for Xmas  

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Wow yours looks stunning Chris, gutted it wasn't there when I picked up the seats!

What route did you go down with your wheels? Are they polished? They look diamond cut! Will be getting mine done in new year and want them to look just like that!

Are you going to any shows next year?

Yes they are diamond cut and lacquered picked a full setup already done for £250 and sold my old set for £120. then stuck  on a set of 195/50/15 Proxes. As for shows so far its just the VW Festival at Harewood House Leeds not sure of the others yet. I've got a bit more to do on the Rivage this year including proper rear seat belts

Hi mate, we are doing our Bristol Dub Love meet from 7.30 pm next Fri evening at the Toby Carvery in Bradley Stoke if u fancy popping up for a chat and quick drink in pub

Cheers

Rich

richyhill said

Hi mate, we are doing our Bristol Dub Love meet from 7.30 pm next Fri evening at the Toby Carvery in Bradley Stoke if u fancy popping up for a chat and quick drink in pub

Cheers

Rich

Thats great, thanks Rich. Will deffo pop over to meet you all. Won't be in the MK1 though as its sorn for winter.

Chris - that's decision made for me I reckon, diamond cut and lacquered  

Tiny updated, New decals arrived today thanks to chortle



Can't wait to get them on now and get the wrong ones off! Was really nice of a fellow Rivage owner to get me sorted, so thanks again Carl Also, this arrived the other day too, finally fully signed up…

No probs fella enjoy, it will be a belter by the time you finished it.

nice if mine looks this nice when its done ill be happy

Managed to get a few things done on the Rivage. It will be back on the road on 1 April.

Had the wheels diamond cut and powered coated lacquered…



And finally fitted my genuine Rivage decals…



Now tucked back in the garage. Will be having a good polish and wax when it comes back out in a couple of weeks…

That looks rather nice!  

It's been a while….

The Rivage is still going strong. It's taxed and MOT'd through the winter this year, although it hasn't moved much at all from the garage.

I had a few things done over the year: -

Had to get the steering rack mount welded as it had broken off, which meant no steering or gears!
New fuel filler neck
New radiator and powercoated cowling
Full service including cambelt

Few things to sort in the spring, including electric roof not working and the hood needs tensioning.