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- Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Limited edition cars - 1990s sales and promotion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2091
Limited edition cars - 1990s sales and promotion
Can anyone remember far back enough to the 1990s to recall whether Volvo dealers were allocated a limited stock of GTs, Celebrations, the Two Tone, Paris Blue cars etc and it was then down to the Volvo dealer to sell them or was it a case of a potential customers needing to contact their Volvo deale...
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Emergency Tool kit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5632
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A 480 blog post
- Replies: 0
- Views: 18868
- Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:22 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 480 Meeting in North-West of Germany
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3332
Re: 480 Meeting in North-West of Germany
Great photos - around 25 480s? All from Germany? Quite the understatement! :shock: Where's the 480 graffiti? What it done specifically for the tour? I feel we need to up our tour game now! I would love to have a 480 get together in June 2024 Jeff - maybe near Born? Easy to get to from Belgium, Fran...
- Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:10 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 480 Meeting in North-West of Germany
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3332
Re: 480 Meeting in North-West of Germany
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- Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:50 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 480 Meeting in North-West of Germany
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3332
Re: 480 Meeting in North-West of Germany
For all those who spontaneously want to visit a 480-meeting next weekend : In Melle and Osnabrück in the northwest of Germany will be held next weekend (Friday 28 April to 1 May) a 480 meeting. There are 22 cars are announced. You can find the Programm here: https://treffen2023.volvo480.info/ The p...
- Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:15 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: The first of the 4 has appeared already!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12129
Re: The first of the 4 has appeared already!
Yes - clearly someone looking to make a fast buckdragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:26 amPOA indicates an eye watering price. I hope no-one buys it without looking at the poor MoT history.
- Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:29 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: The first of the 4 has appeared already!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12129
Re: The first of the 4 has appeared already!
Looks like its sold already? That was quick! Then again, that Two Tone that was up for £3k the other day didn't hang around for long either. Just as well he wasn't breaking the GT as you'd have had some competition on those wheels AND the interior! I prefer Taurus's to the Vesas, but I'd want them ...
- Fri Nov 25, 2022 4:47 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4398
Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1027971441192640/ It's with a heavy heart that I have listed my 480. I have had a family bereavement and I have to be realistic and admit to myself that I am just not going to get the time for the foreseeable future to either enjoy my 480 or to do the work ...
- Sat Nov 19, 2022 12:00 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Parts needed urgently
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4898
Re: Parts needed urgently
What's the difference between an a/c and non-a/c power steering pump? As new ones are still available, with a 5-rib pulley: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ridex/8156292 and new brake calipers are also still available: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ridex/12747549 (though I don't like the quality) The Non-AC ...
- Sat Nov 19, 2022 9:58 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Parts needed urgently
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4898
Re: Parts needed urgently
What's the difference between an a/c and non-a/c power steering pump? As new ones are still available, with a 5-rib pulley: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ridex/8156292 and new brake calipers are also still available: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ridex/12747549 (though I don't like the quality) I now have ...
- Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:38 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Parts needed urgently
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4898
Re: Parts needed urgently
Thanks Jeff!!!
- Thu Nov 17, 2022 7:22 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Parts needed urgently
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4898
Parts needed urgently
Hi everyone - for a 1994 480 ES, I need a Power Steering Pump (the non air con version) and a drivers side rear brake caliper.
I am based in the Southampton/Portsmouth area, but would be prepared to drive a reasonable distance to collect.
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated!
I am based in the Southampton/Portsmouth area, but would be prepared to drive a reasonable distance to collect.
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated!
- Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:22 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4398
Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Thanks James - Facebook Marketplace is a strange world, especially when it comes to cars
- Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:49 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4398
Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
It's going James - quite a few time wasters, but that was to be expected really.
Fortunately I am in no big rush to sell my 480 and I am looking forward to taking it over to the Isle of Wight in a couple of weeks time.
Fortunately I am in no big rush to sell my 480 and I am looking forward to taking it over to the Isle of Wight in a couple of weeks time.
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:33 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Calling all GT owners
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5944
Re: Calling all GT owners
Normally, I would say everyone else is welcome to join us, but I've yet to speak to Weston Manor. I was hoping to combine a personal visit with another trip, but our week went completely haywire so it will have to be a phone call. Until I have spoken to them, I have no idea if they might have a fun...
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 6:56 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Calling all GT owners
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5944
Re: Calling all GT owners
Some time ago Jaster suggested a photoshoot of GTs at Weston Manor, to recreate the photos in the GT sales brochure: https://www.dragonflyjewel.co.uk/480/gtbrochure1.jpg https://www.dragonflyjewel.co.uk/480/gtbrochure2.jpg The proposed date is Sunday 24th July. Weston Manor is north of Oxford, near...
- Sun Jun 05, 2022 6:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Volvo UK Press Cars
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11427
Re: Volvo UK Press Cars
Just thought I'd document my research here as I can't find a single trace on Google about it. This only started by me trying to find some original main dealer number plates for my 480. However, some new cars don't need a main dealer. Be it press cars for Volvo's own use, or big supply contracts lik...
- Fri Jun 03, 2022 1:44 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4398
Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Thanks David - I read too many fairytale descriptions of 480s when I was looking for one. I wouldn't do that to someone else. I believe my description is both honest and accurate. I am in no huge rush to sell and I would like it to go to someone who will look after it and enjoy it. I know that was c...
- Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:39 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4398
480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1027971441192640/ It's with a heavy heart that I have listed my 480. I have had a family bereavement and I have to be realistic and admit to myself that I am just not going to get the time for the foreseeable future to either enjoy my 480 or to do the work t...