Tidy looking Ebay offering
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Tidy looking Ebay offering
This looks a nice car for not much money.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-480-2- ... 0678.m3607
However I think the speedo stopped working about 5 years ago looking at the MOT mileage history.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-480-2- ... 0678.m3607
However I think the speedo stopped working about 5 years ago looking at the MOT mileage history.
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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Re: Tidy looking Ebay offering
described as an se, but badged as an es - does the se actually exist ?
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
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Re: Tidy looking Ebay offering
SE is likely the dealer misreading ES on the back of the car or in the case of Twin Tone, Paris Blue, etc. a way of declaring Special Edition to the DVLA.
Are celebrations declared as SE to the DVLA? Very small chance that this is a Celebration (it is very late registered) that has had wheels and boot lid replaced.
Controversial, but IMHO the 480 special editions are rather unimaginative and rather unspecial. I like the wheels on the GT and the look of the twin tone paint, that's about it.
Wouldn't pay a penny more for a Celebration. At that price and with decent arches, that eBay car looks a right bargain. Mileage will be 100k+ probably but that hasn't ever bothered a 480.
Are celebrations declared as SE to the DVLA? Very small chance that this is a Celebration (it is very late registered) that has had wheels and boot lid replaced.
Controversial, but IMHO the 480 special editions are rather unimaginative and rather unspecial. I like the wheels on the GT and the look of the twin tone paint, that's about it.
Wouldn't pay a penny more for a Celebration. At that price and with decent arches, that eBay car looks a right bargain. Mileage will be 100k+ probably but that hasn't ever bothered a 480.
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
Re: Tidy looking Ebay offering
I've been to see this car this afternoon as it is only 5 miles from where I live, and can offer the following assessment:
Good Points
1) Wheel arches both sides in good order (slight corrosion on the inner lip of the drivers side). In fact, all the body seems solid, with only minor scuffs to the corners
2) Engine started 1st time from cold and sounded fine (slight alternator belt squeal). It ran up to operating temperature without any obvious problems.
3) Exhaust fine, with a steady note, no leaks and no tell tale blue or white smoke
4) Alloys and tyres in good order
5) Strong hydraulic supports on rear hatch mean this opens and stays open (rare!!)
6) Moon roof working fine
7) Upholstery in good order, commensurate with mileometer reading
Doors align evenly and open
9) Central locking works
10) Pop up headlamps smooth and fully operative.
11) Factory towbar (ball missing)
12) Door cards all in good order (a couple of clips missing on passenger side)
13) Original Volvo cassette player (radio working - didn't test tape)
Bad Points
a) Carpets all wet (ok find me a 480 that doesn't leak)
b) Patches of lacquer peeling all over the place - it will need a respray
c) Usual instrument cluster issues (inoperative rev counter etc)
d) Boot very wet & evidence of rust on both sides with rust stains to the wet carpet
e) Headlining sagging a bit at the rear
f) One door pocket shot away
g) Washer bottle lid missing
h) One wheel centre cap missing.
i) One rear light cluster in a bad way - might explain the wet interior..
j) No history or service documents.
k) Electric aerial not working
I forgot to test the electric windows - doh!
Anyway, chatting to Mark, the car lot proprietor, it seems he is just looking to recoup what he paid for it in PX, and save it from being scrapped. Whilst I would have loved to take it on, I think I would better suit someone with a bit more time on their hands. A very solid and eminently salvageable motor in my opinion. Make Mark an offer - even at £595 this is a steal!
Cheers!
Martin
Good Points
1) Wheel arches both sides in good order (slight corrosion on the inner lip of the drivers side). In fact, all the body seems solid, with only minor scuffs to the corners
2) Engine started 1st time from cold and sounded fine (slight alternator belt squeal). It ran up to operating temperature without any obvious problems.
3) Exhaust fine, with a steady note, no leaks and no tell tale blue or white smoke
4) Alloys and tyres in good order
5) Strong hydraulic supports on rear hatch mean this opens and stays open (rare!!)
6) Moon roof working fine
7) Upholstery in good order, commensurate with mileometer reading
Doors align evenly and open
9) Central locking works
10) Pop up headlamps smooth and fully operative.
11) Factory towbar (ball missing)
12) Door cards all in good order (a couple of clips missing on passenger side)
13) Original Volvo cassette player (radio working - didn't test tape)
Bad Points
a) Carpets all wet (ok find me a 480 that doesn't leak)
b) Patches of lacquer peeling all over the place - it will need a respray
c) Usual instrument cluster issues (inoperative rev counter etc)
d) Boot very wet & evidence of rust on both sides with rust stains to the wet carpet
e) Headlining sagging a bit at the rear
f) One door pocket shot away
g) Washer bottle lid missing
h) One wheel centre cap missing.
i) One rear light cluster in a bad way - might explain the wet interior..
j) No history or service documents.
k) Electric aerial not working
I forgot to test the electric windows - doh!
Anyway, chatting to Mark, the car lot proprietor, it seems he is just looking to recoup what he paid for it in PX, and save it from being scrapped. Whilst I would have loved to take it on, I think I would better suit someone with a bit more time on their hands. A very solid and eminently salvageable motor in my opinion. Make Mark an offer - even at £595 this is a steal!
Cheers!
Martin
1991 ES White / 1995 ES Red / 1995 ES Red / 1994 S Black / 1995 Celebration Red / 1994 S Paris Blue / 1995 Celebration (again!) Red - Currently free of all extramarital cars, wrench-loose and fancy free
Re: Tidy looking Ebay offering
Thanks for the report Martin -ought to be of interest to someone!
That burgundy red seems to have been very prone to lacquer peel...
On the "SE" question raised above, AFAIK there was never an SE model. I think a lot got wrongly reported (SE is quite a common badge, whereas ES isn't), From what I recall James the V5 for my Celebration said "480 Celebration" and the current one says "480 GT", so I don't think it's a DVLA thing.
David
That burgundy red seems to have been very prone to lacquer peel...
On the "SE" question raised above, AFAIK there was never an SE model. I think a lot got wrongly reported (SE is quite a common badge, whereas ES isn't), From what I recall James the V5 for my Celebration said "480 Celebration" and the current one says "480 GT", so I don't think it's a DVLA thing.
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!
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: Tidy looking Ebay offering
Did see that one and rote it off as too far away to look at and not an Auto.
Now in two minds.
Lack of auto will probably win.
Now in two minds.
Lack of auto will probably win.
Current:
480 ES Auto 1989
480 Celebration 187
480 ES Auto 1991
CLK430 Conv 2001
Hyundai i10 2015
480 ES Auto 1989
480 Celebration 187
480 ES Auto 1991
CLK430 Conv 2001
Hyundai i10 2015
Re: Tidy looking Ebay offering
Go on Dave - you know you want to!
David
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!
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!
Re: Tidy looking Ebay offering
Well, it looks like it sold anyway (gone off eBay).
Hopefully we will hear about a sympathetic light restoration on these pages...
Hopefully we will hear about a sympathetic light restoration on these pages...
1991 ES White / 1995 ES Red / 1995 ES Red / 1994 S Black / 1995 Celebration Red / 1994 S Paris Blue / 1995 Celebration (again!) Red - Currently free of all extramarital cars, wrench-loose and fancy free
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Re: Tidy looking Ebay offering
Well decision made. Sometimes things are for the best and at least I don’t have to tell my better half there’s another 480 on the way.
Current:
480 ES Auto 1989
480 Celebration 187
480 ES Auto 1991
CLK430 Conv 2001
Hyundai i10 2015
480 ES Auto 1989
480 Celebration 187
480 ES Auto 1991
CLK430 Conv 2001
Hyundai i10 2015
Re: Tidy looking Ebay offering
That sounds familiar - I haven't mentioned to Lee the fact that I am asking after another one...
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!
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: Tidy looking Ebay offering
eye of ra, when your wife was sitting next to you there was no chance of another 480 project !
Are you thinking of a fleet or buying and selling ? If you're planning a restoration business, can my 2 litre be first in the queue ? After 230,000 miles she's starting to need welding (just had to have the front springs seats done)
Hope you'll have your first one finished in time for one of the meets this year.
Are you thinking of a fleet or buying and selling ? If you're planning a restoration business, can my 2 litre be first in the queue ? After 230,000 miles she's starting to need welding (just had to have the front springs seats done)
Hope you'll have your first one finished in time for one of the meets this year.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
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Re: Tidy looking Ebay offering
My plan at the moment is to have two. One as an occasional car kept as original as I can keep it and another as a daily use that will have a few mods.
I did do a welding course recently and have an old MIG welder in the garage but not had a chance to try my new skills out on thin car body metal and don’t even know if the welder works, inherited it with the house.If you're planning a restoration business, can my 2 litre be first in the queue ? After 230,000 miles she's starting to need welding (just had to have the front springs seats done)
The rate of current progress and the decision to take the engine and gearbox out for an overhaul means I doubt it’ll make one this year, but you never know.Hope you'll have your first one finished in time for one of the meets this year.
Current:
480 ES Auto 1989
480 Celebration 187
480 ES Auto 1991
CLK430 Conv 2001
Hyundai i10 2015
480 ES Auto 1989
480 Celebration 187
480 ES Auto 1991
CLK430 Conv 2001
Hyundai i10 2015