Volvo 480 Club Europe

Finally got registered ! thanks to Jeff for sorting it out . So yes thanks to Martin for organising a meet up at my place in Winchester , we should have a few 480 on display , 2 which are going to Germany plus another 2 which are work in progress plus we will have a few interesting cars about . A f...

Would be nice to make it! Turns out my dissertation submission date is 8th May, which makes Cologne more doable, but this more difficult. Less far to travel tho so we will see!

I have already responded to the Facebook post but I feel it is fitting to do so here as well, as so much of my early years as a 480 scion was spent literally trawling this site that Sylvia and Al dedicated so much time to nurturing. I only had the pleasure of meeting Al in person a couple of times, ...

I think I have registered just in case, will have to see the week before if I can make it. would be an epic sidequest. Never know might submit the dissertation from the passenger seat

Well I know the Classic Audi club has a young members scheme so let me know if you'd like me to put you in touch!

As mentioned elsewhere I will be in deep with uni work then so it will likely be a spur of the moment thing for me, Eurotunnel is supreme, and I know from my Denmark Run that I can get to NL in about 12 hours which is easily doable. As for the car, given it will be returning to daily use pending bra...

How did you find the vibe compared to previous years? Not sure it is one I will ever go to as it seems to have gotten too big now, will be going to Rustival end of August tho!

I would love to go to this, but as it lands in dissertation time at uni it is all dependent on if its wrapped up by then. Oh and I will be moving house. Might see if I can do a one day quest where I get crack of dawn Eurotunnel, but I suppose hotels will be booked out

I wish I could do this, but I rather fear that by then I will be waist deep in my university dissertation so time will be very much of the essence, I will have to see what I am doing closer to the time however....

....going down the only road I've ever known


Just a cheeky paint shop job, keeping it casual I see

Firstly, welcome to the club. As someone who has managed to blag his way into a classic car magazine column, I am loving your writing style and character! Secondly, I passed my test in, and daily drive my 1988 Volvo 480ES and I believe it is a real sweet spot in terms of spec: you get the high quali...

As you may know I have something of a thing for old Audis





As such, if you want to be put in contact with Audi enthusiasts I can get you on some WhatsApp Groups (Club Audi has a free under 25s membership available I think)

Hey guys! I got in touch with Ben who was very nice and helpful to me. As some of you also said; they probably want to assess it while it is still in the UK. Today, my insurance company agreed to bring the car home. They only wanted to do that if the transportation costs are lower than the value of...

May or may not be in the Audi tomorrow owing to the fact that the 480 had its first breakdown yesterday. Called the AA and after molesting the pipework in the enginebay the car started and drove fine, but I don't entirely trust it until I have gone through the sensors. That said, if there is any pla...

I have had mine since 2019 and it has been my daily for most of those years since I passed my test, with a hiatus while it was being repaired. Yesterday it had its first breakdown in the time I have owned it, and the recovery man was able to get it repaired at the roadside so I can say these are gre...

Excellent news - Next would be some insight on where they get their values from for policies. Oh and can I insure a fleet of classics? :rofl: Well the value of the car is what you put down, but you might need to provide pictures and references for an agreed value. And yes I was expecting that quest...

Hi all, sorry I have been quiet for a long time its just been one thing after another I want to talk about insurance and namely the fact that I am now working as an insurance broker with Park Insurance Services. I am responsible for handling classic and specialist vehicles and I just wanted to say t...

Ok that sounds doable, I'll put it in the diary!

A quick update - this is still on. More news on a meeting place and time on the afternoon of Sunday 28 July soon. I am wondering if Stockbridge might be a better choice than the Winchester area. Any comments/suggestions will be appreciated. I mean that works perfectly for me for obvious reasons, sh...

I know a good place in Portsmouth but that is obviously a bit far for you, however I'd suggest asking somewhere like the Dull Men's club on FB as they WILL know someone I will be interested to know the details of the place in Portsmouth please as that's a lot easier for me than Winchester. Thanks! ...