Rescue Car: R3

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David
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Re: Rescue Car: R3

Post by David » Tue Jul 25, 2023 3:22 pm

Looks great Colm. Delighted to see another on Irish roads.

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MisterH
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Re: Rescue Car: R3

Post by MisterH » Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:30 pm

That is looking gorgeous, reminds me of when mine had its (first and intended to be only) respray, it is only fresh once! Looks jaw dropping
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild

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Re: Rescue Car: R3

Post by jifflemon » Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:47 pm

Genuinely pleased its found a good home - always said there was a superb car beneath those superficial bad repairs

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dcwalker
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Re: Rescue Car: R3

Post by dcwalker » Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:29 pm

So pleased to see the car looking fantastic, Colm. I knew you were the right home for her! :D

David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!

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Re: Rescue Car: R3

Post by gltease » Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:27 pm

dcwalker wrote:
Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:29 pm
So pleased to see the car looking fantastic, Colm. I knew you were the right home for her! :D

David
I really appreciate all the nice comments from everyone, as 480 ownerships go this has been one of the most enjoyable given the results and the overall condition of the car to start with.
'88 Volvo 480 ES
'97 Volvo 940 Turbo

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