Anyway, I thought I'd mark my four years of ownership with some up-to-date photos, taken last weekend...
Most of you already know this, but my Bonneville is a Euro-spec model, which makes it a little more unusual. It was originally sold new in Germany where it was allegedly a fleet car to begin with - although the mileage is low for that. It was imported into the UK in 2002, and I am only the second UK owner. When imported it was registered with the personalised registration number SXI 8705, which is actually a Northern Ireland plate (they have different combinations to the rest of the UK).
As a Euro spec model there are a few minor differences to a US-spec car. You can see the towing eye under the front bumper in this shot, and the indicator repeaters on the front fenders:
The headlights and sidelights are US-spec items on my car, as it is extremely difficult to locate Euro-specific spares.
At the back it has a wider licence plate recess to accomodate the wider Euro-size licence plate, and has fog lights built into the rear bumper:
The exhaust system on my car, aft of the cat, is actually intended for a '96 to '99 Bonneville, but has been adapted to fit.
Views down the flanks:
Interior shots:
Original stereo!:
Wheels are also stock, shod with Vredestein Quatrac 3 all-season tires:
Here's my engine bay, which I admit is embarassingly filthy! But hey, it is my daily driver and as I said it is not pampered...
