As the proud owner I can confirm it is a truly remarkable story and Nikela is awesome! Would recommend a rescue car to anyone
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- Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:10 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT
- Replies: 104
- Views: 44607
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 9:45 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Rescue cars
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9482
Re: Rescue cars
Yeah unbelievable what they do to these rescue cars. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and the aftercare is better than any garage, always on hand to sort out issue and advise.
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 9:20 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Rescue cars
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9482
Re: Rescue cars
I bought R6 for £3750 but it is a GT after all and along with all the usual mechanical repairs it did end up pretty much having a full respray so bodywork mint. Check out the R6 thread and you’ll see the first and last photos of it are like night and day. The work and effort was outstanding.
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:12 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Volvo 480 on AutoTrader
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3800
Re: Volvo 480 on AutoTrader
Messaged you back :D, cheers David Hi there, as a proud owner of a Rescue Car I can vouch for them. I would definitely recommend buying one to anyone on the lookout for a 480 as they have been sorted by people who know them inside out and gives great piece of mind. The work and effort that goes int...
- Fri Apr 15, 2022 12:50 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Nikela Rehomed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1926
Nikela Rehomed
I am delighted to say that Nikela (formerly R6) has safely been transported to me today from up North. The condition of the car is a credit to all those who put the effort in and worked on her. You could eat your dinner off the engine (not that I will try :rofl: ) Sylvia, Jeff and David (and anyone ...
- Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:47 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Rescue car: R7 - black 2 litre ES Auto
- Replies: 38
- Views: 16774
Re: Rescue car: R7 - black 2 litre ES Auto
Still got me eye firmly on this to go with the R6 I’m getting. Following its progress closely
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 2:58 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: For Sale: 1994 480 GT - Rescue Car R6
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3588
Re: For Sale: 1994 480 GT - Rescue Car R6
I bet it didn’t even get that kind of attention in the factory in 1994
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 2:24 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: For Sale: 1994 480 GT - Rescue Car R6
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3588
Re: For Sale: 1994 480 GT - Rescue Car R6
R6 has a nice new owner now waiting in the wings...thank you Just Somebody :D David Many thanks. It was just too good an opportunity to pass up. The thread outlining all the work done by the amazing team is a real eye opener. It’s been pretty much stripped bare and no stone has been left unturned. ...
- Thu Mar 10, 2022 3:28 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Rescue Cars
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2069
Re: Rescue Cars
Thank you for your quick reply, much appreciated.
- Thu Mar 10, 2022 3:03 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Rescue Cars
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2069
Rescue Cars
Hi everyone, can anyone let me know the current situation with the rescue cars? I am looking for a 480 and a rescue car would be a good obvious choice knowing it's been checked out and any major issues sorted by people who know these cars. Ideally looking for an auto but I realise how rare they are....
- Tue Dec 21, 2021 11:26 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 1992 480ES - no MOT since 2017. Thoughts?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3057
Re: 1992 480ES - no MOT since 2017. Thoughts?
I seen this on Facebook Marketplace and it's only a few miles from me. I messaged the guy and he said the speedo an info centre don't work. I decided against though as I got enough trouble with the one I got already
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:37 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Heated window
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1178
Heated window
Hi all, still trying to get to grips with 480 ownership and battling with issues. Anyway the heated rear window hasn't worked since I got the car. No light comes on the dash when I press the button but I do hear a clicking from the passenger footwell so presumably the switch is working and power is ...
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:22 pm
- Forum: Brakes (50)
- Topic: Brakes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3261
Brakes
Hi guys sorry to be a pain but can anyone help me with what brake discs and pads I need for a 1992 1.7 auto? I have been trying to search online for the parts but seem to come across multiple options and read something about teves and lucas systems. I am new and trying so hard to learn about these c...
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:05 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Bulbs
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2101
Re: Bulbs
cheers I appreciate the link. Now wonder I'm struggling if they don't put the wattage on them. I'll see if Jeff has any going spare he can send me otherwise I'll go with RS.
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:33 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Bulbs
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2101
Re: Bulbs
struggle isn't the word for it. Can't find the 0.36w bulbs for love nor money. Not totally sure I've found the right glove box ones either to be honest. On the plus point I have easily found the 1.2w ones
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 10:25 am
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Bulbs
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2101
Bulbs
Hi all, sorry to trouble you but just wondering if someone can post me some links for interior bulbs that I need. Can't seem to find them on ebay but sure they are there. I need a hazard switch bulb which I see are 0.36w (or something like that) and I need a glove box bulb. Be grateful if someone ca...
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 7:20 am
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Seat lever
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2312
Re: Seat lever
Ok I’ve managed to get hold of him for the part. Then you both for your help, much appreciated
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:52 am
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Seat lever
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2312
Re: Seat lever
Cheers. Unfortunately I can not see the post or the person on there. Otherwise I’d drop him a message.
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:27 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Electrical issues
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1322
Electrical issues
Hi again. So a few electrical issues with my new car that I can see. Firstly the light switch and the panel with the fogs and heated screen etc keeps flickering Instead of staying lit properly. One side of the heating panel doesn’t light up so a bulb has gone. Question is what bulb will I need and h...
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:22 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Seat lever
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2312
Seat lever
Hey guys I have just got my hands on my first ever 480. A complete beginner with these cars but a few issues I’m hoping you can help me with. My passenger seat has no lever to move the back so somebody can get in the back. Just a hole where the lever should be. Is this part available or can it even ...