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by Scoobs
Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 480 Cabrio
Replies: 87
Views: 30233

This is an old thread I know, but for the avid collectors, there is some guy (or girl?) on EBay who regularly puts up the official catalogue pic of the soft top. A colleague of mine hwo has driven these things for far too many years recalls they were available on the continent only but seems to thin...
by Scoobs
Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: car search - black turbo reg g414 swl
Replies: 7
Views: 1832

Steve,
East Dereham eh? Know it far too well!!
Scoobs comes from an impression of Scooby Doo :oops:
Or not having a Scooby Doo (clue!)
Take your pick!
Cheers
Scoobs
by Scoobs
Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:28 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - 480 celebration on e-bay
Replies: 9
Views: 1958

FOR SALE - 480 celebration on e-bay

Guys (and Girls) there is a Dark Grey Celeb up for grabs on e-bay if anyone interested. Being sold as a reto project. Just spotted it and thought someone might be in the market. :shock: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1995-VOLVO-480-CELEBRATION-AUTO-BLACK_W0QQitemZ4613852392QQcategoryZ9872QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
by Scoobs
Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: car search - black turbo reg g414 swl
Replies: 7
Views: 1832

Steve

Many thanks for that - looks like she may still be screaming around (she was fast!! even by 480T standards! Thanks for the top tip about the RAC site as well - most useful. Cheers
Scoobs :)
by Scoobs
Mon Feb 13, 2006 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: car search - black turbo reg g414 swl
Replies: 7
Views: 1832

car search - black turbo reg g414 swl

Having re-discovered my love of 480s a few months ago, I found some old pictures of my first 480 Turbo. As the numbers on here are growing I just wondered if anyone had picked up the old girl and if she was still running. She was pretty mint when I had to give her up in 1997! :cry: Any news grateful...
by Scoobs
Tue Dec 13, 2005 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: David Pengelly Autocare in Nottingham
Replies: 7
Views: 1937

Mate, Sorry for the delay in responding - was picking the car up to shoot away for a few days. First long trip my new baby had made! What a blast. Oh ....er..sorry In answer - Yes mine was outside. Saw yours too but only a glimpse as I was in a rush! Sods law though - had 2 new fronts fitted - then ...
by Scoobs
Sun Dec 04, 2005 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Celebrations
Replies: 253
Views: 61796

Mine's 453 - if you're still collecting the numbers! I'm afraid she's staying with me!! :hopping:
by Scoobs
Sun Dec 04, 2005 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: David Pengelly Autocare in Nottingham
Replies: 7
Views: 1937

Would just like to add my recommendation for Dave's place! Nothing was too much trouble and what ace service. If you want no bull and hassle free service - this is the place!!
by Scoobs
Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: NEW MEMBER SAYING HI
Replies: 9
Views: 1505

Joolz - thanks for the welcome, but I sincerely hope we don't "bump into each other"! Only just got her! LOL
by Scoobs
Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: NEW MEMBER SAYING HI
Replies: 9
Views: 1505

NEW MEMBER SAYING HI

Well, after a L....O....N....G 9 year enforced break away from my original beloved 480Turbo, I have finally returned to the fold with a 1996 Celebration in Dark Grey No 453. Sold the old Beauty cos of kids on the way (muppet that I was) :cryhard: and now I need something safe (and fast!) to keep the...