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by MisterH
Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:13 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

jifflemon wrote:
Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:55 am
Modern cars are designed to fold like a cheap suit....
Yeah I guess so, reckon the Audi will need a rad and that's about it. Wasn't the 480 one of the early adopters of crumple zones IIRC?
by MisterH
Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:14 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

Before the story progresses, just wanted to post this, anyone who has had to endure "oH ItS noT a prOpeR VoLvO" comments from the Volvistas, may feel a bit of vindication: https://i.postimg.cc/bNHJtjsY/IMG-1817.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/qv1v1Xs9/IMG-1826.jpg As you can tell, this whole thing has been...
by MisterH
Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Keeping your 480 outdoors
Replies: 18
Views: 2445

Re: Keeping your 408 outdoors

I keep mine outside, it does get damp inside and often there is ice on the inside of the window, but the only problem I had with it was a Bin Lorry smacking it the other day, and my paranoia over theft, other than that, if you keep on top of washing it and caring for it, there is no reason why it is...
by MisterH
Thu Jan 20, 2022 2:01 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

Interesting snippet from a launch press information pack, says Porsche had input on the design of the head. Given that they also did the turbo conversion, I just wonder if they worked on all the engines. I guess Porsche played with the lift of the cams via its profile differences on different model...
by MisterH
Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:24 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

One way or another, Ben, it'll come good in the end. If replacement proves to be the option, R1 is still in need of a new home and bears a striking resemblance to your car (before the dust cart redesignedit, that is)... Pleased to see you're taking all this in your stride! David Has it got a B18E u...
by MisterH
Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

Although you’re coping incredibly well and dealing with it logically. I can image your heart sank seeing that initially :( My nightmare! ‘Luckily’ it is a big moneybags/non-personal person at fault. Should make the process much less of a pain. I’m so sorry this happened but I hope it’s all sorted f...
by MisterH
Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:37 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

My only concern with restoring it to a state that is not in line with exactly how it was when it was done is whether or not it will be a problem if the insurance company is bankrolling it, especially where it is so obvious.... I doubt it, I would have thought that it will be up to your body shop to...
by MisterH
Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:59 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

only one word bu88er I hope it is agreed value, and /or they let you buy the 'wreck' cos they will write it off as 'repair exceeds book value' :-( :cryhard: the front door pillar has 'maybe' escaped you'd better hope so as will be a real bummer to fix/repair and costs will go north VERY quickly :sh...
by MisterH
Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

The bumper I have is from a two tone so it will need painting anyway - I suspect once all the replacement panels are fitted you will will have a temporary patchwork technicolour effect 😄 Although you'd need black bumpers if you wanted to stick to originality, John de Vries did design the 480 with c...
by MisterH
Wed Jan 19, 2022 12:41 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

My only concern with restoring it to a state that is not in line with exactly how it was when it was done is whether or not it will be a problem if the insurance company is bankrolling it, especially where it is so obvious.... Based on not being able to source a black bumper, it's going to have to ...
by MisterH
Wed Jan 19, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

Oh no! :shock: Genuinely saddened by that this morning. As if 480's haven't got enough struggles in this world staying alive, without fighting off bin lorries too! I sincerely hope you are able to control the repair process. I once had a really good K plate Cavalier as a daily. Just spent some mone...
by MisterH
Wed Jan 19, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

The bumper I have is from a two tone so it will need painting anyway - I suspect once all the replacement panels are fitted you will will have a temporary patchwork technicolour effect 😄 Although you'd need black bumpers if you wanted to stick to originality, John de Vries did design the 480 with c...
by MisterH
Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

dragonflyjewels wrote:
Tue Jan 18, 2022 11:03 pm
I've a front bumper if yours didn't escape the mayhem.
I think that might be needed, I was thinking of going to coloured bumpers at the same time, but not sure if that is possible under the circumstances
by MisterH
Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:17 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

As I said via text, I've the following parts: Nose cone, corner light, bonnet. All yours, no fee. And as we've discussed, there's a wing here for you too. David This is why the wedge is such an outstanding car, the people around it. I hope none of you will ever be in a similar position, I hope if t...
by MisterH
Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:40 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

Ah I see, didn't realise that, I had a quick look and there it was, seems this car is well known, which can only be a good thing, especially for security I find. The power of community is so underrated these days
by MisterH
Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:04 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19393

It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!

Today I was looking forward to finally getting off my arse and getting a proper job, the interview was in Havant and there was going to be a nice drive either there or on the way back. Then came a knock on the door. A concerned looking refuse collector informed me there had been a bit of an accident...
by MisterH
Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: I'm Laughing, only the tears are real...
Replies: 9
Views: 3435

Re: I'm Laughing, only the tears are real...

Popcorn and drinks at the ready, this will be memorable...
by MisterH
Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:34 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: I'm Laughing, only the tears are real...
Replies: 9
Views: 3435

I'm Laughing, only the tears are real...

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1381365 43k geneon recorded mileage on the clock with full history of MOT's and services It will be MOT, ed at the time of collection with a new battery. For peace of mind a short service will be applied before collection. A unique A1 condition Volvo 480 1. 7 limit...
by MisterH
Fri Jan 07, 2022 12:14 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Nice but a bit overpriced
Replies: 4
Views: 1362

Re: Nice but a bit overpriced

dcwalker wrote:
Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:39 am
but Canis were never fitted to the 480 as standard.
I always thought it was listed on the main site as an option?
by MisterH
Thu Jan 06, 2022 10:13 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Nice but a bit overpriced
Replies: 4
Views: 1362

Nice but a bit overpriced

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1402665

I have been slacking off keeping a religious finger on the pulse of 480 sales as of late, with my own car and the Audi seeking attention, but this caught my eye being a lesser spotted colour and wheel combo, too much money though...