FOR SALE - American specs Volvo 480 Turbo

volvomania · Post by **volvomania** » Wed May 30, 2007 12:50 pm

On behalf of a third party, who wishes to remain anonymous I offer up for sale:
The one and only chance to acquire the last American spec 480 model year 1988 (the other remaining ones where all build for MY1989)
Chassis: XLBEX1930JC502341.
Version: 480 Turbo
Colour: red (231-5)
Manual transmission
+-250000km
Air conditioning
Moon roof

Condition: Vehicle is complete but in need of a full restoration with rust in all known places. The engine needs a new cylinder head as the timing belt has snapped. Headliner needs replacing as it has sagged in various places. If necessary I can supply the major defective parts at extra cost from my private collection.

Honest vehicles owned by various people within the Nedcar organisation.
Although exported from the Netherlands the car is still on Dutch paperwork making a re import quite easy.
Price: Ã¢â€šÂ¬ 5.500,- o.n.o.
Car is presently located in the greater Antwerp region (Belgium).

For further information or photographs please contact rjmv@scarlet.be

Big Brother · Post by **Big Brother** » Wed May 30, 2007 1:50 pm

CanÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t really be an American spec, it does have 5 gears and 3 pedals after all

For a car that will cost thousands to restore and has 250,000KM on the clock I think the asking price is very OTT.

Still get some pictures on here so we can see it, if you canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t upload pics yourself email them to me

Cheers

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JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Wed May 30, 2007 2:09 pm

I'd say about a factor of ten out. Even to a collector, its only worth top money in concours condition.

Still the best definition of value is what someone is prepared to pay, so i wait to be proved wrong!

volvomania · Post by **volvomania** » Wed May 30, 2007 2:28 pm

I have trouble uploading the pics on this.
Just send me a mail and I'll send you the pics.

Finnished the car is probably worth between 15-20kÃ¢â€šÂ¬ which is a lot more than a normal 480.
I know for a fact that the 480 used for the clinictrials in the US got vallued 45kÃ¢â€šÂ¬ 2 years ago as it was so rare.
This was based on rebuildcost as parts would have to be reproduced.
But we'll have to wait ant see who dares to restore it...[/img]

volvomania · Post by **volvomania** » Wed May 30, 2007 2:51 pm

I've placed some pics on
http://groups.msn.com/volvo480/amerikaa ... lbumlist=2

Roo · Post by **Roo** » Wed May 30, 2007 4:45 pm

Just looks like another early 480 to me...

98kellrs · Post by **98kellrs** » Wed May 30, 2007 5:00 pm

yeh, i'd agree! In need of a real good polish too!

Big Brother · Post by **Big Brother** » Wed May 30, 2007 5:58 pm

Can see the american spec, the orange DRLs are a give away.

Ettore Bugatti · Post by **Ettore Bugatti** » Wed May 30, 2007 6:51 pm

It is this car:
http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum/vi ... sc&start=0

Loki · Post by **Loki** » Wed May 30, 2007 7:29 pm

The last picture in the 1st link seems 2 have a button for the windows???? Any ideas? Mine is just a blank.

Roo · Post by **Roo** » Wed May 30, 2007 7:46 pm

volvo-bigbrother wrote:Can see the american spec, the orange DRLs are a give away.

I can see whats different I just meant why would it fetch any more than any other 480 from that time in that condition.

Roo · Post by **Roo** » Wed May 30, 2007 7:47 pm

Loki wrote:The last picture in the 1st link seems 2 have a button for the windows???? Any ideas? Mine is just a blank.

Probably to isolate the passenger window. Got to keep those americans safe!

dragon · Post by **dragon** » Wed May 30, 2007 8:50 pm

I honestly can't see anyone from this club paying that much, regardless of rarity - people wouldn't pay that for celebration #1 that was offered on here recently! I think the ONLY rare 480 that people would be prepared to pay a lot of money for is one of the 2 cabrio prototypes!

Just my 2p of course!

catgroom · Post by **catgroom** » Wed May 30, 2007 9:21 pm

Yer fookin right n all!

Theyre just not that special to anyone here.Were far from half arsed 480ers too!

Prices are on the deck for minty ones.Mines near mint,albeit with a worn box.If it wasnt I would not consider charging anyone any more than Ã‚Â£450.

Its gonna be years before these are worth real money,at least five Id say.Same as any other appreciating classic.Still depends upon demand though,or how many more get scrapped leaving an impromptu wedge-famine.

barnsleyGT · Post by **barnsleyGT** » Wed May 30, 2007 9:25 pm

Loki wrote:The last picture in the 1st link seems 2 have a button for the windows???? Any ideas? Mine is just a blank.

see the earlier thread below, rob kendall asks the same - its central locking.

http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum/vi ... c&start=20

98kellrs · Post by **98kellrs** » Wed May 30, 2007 11:50 pm

Yeh i was thinking it was central locking.

I feel kinda guilty for not 'treasuring' 480's enough to want this rare one. I guess it proves that they haven't quite earnt the "classic car" status just yet!

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Thu May 31, 2007 7:27 am

We're the wrong crowd, especially we UK members.

Not many of us have the money to be buying rare cars just from interest.

MGB_GT · Post by **MGB_GT** » Thu May 31, 2007 4:47 pm

No offence, but Ã‚Â£45k for a 480 in any spec whatsoever? You are aware what sort of car even classics can be bought for that sort of money?

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Thu May 31, 2007 5:15 pm

Yeah dude!!! 45K is a lot of money! That's like 8 american spec 480's

and E5500 is way to much for the american spec car imho but hey my 480 cost Ã‚Â£450

suddy · Post by **suddy** » Thu May 31, 2007 6:42 pm

I wonder what the part numbers are for the all-orange indicator DRL clusters, and the small-numberplate rear bumper?
Perhaps I could get mine valued then too?