I wonder...

David · Post by **David** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:43 am

A friend of mine was telling me that the Mk1 Golf is being built again in America, exectly as the original was in terms of design - but with a new price tag obviously.

Got me thinking...I wonder if the same could/would ever be done with the 480, condsidering it's increasing cult status? The long sought after cabrio could then be made too!

Just a barmy day dream I was having, though I'd share it!

480 Tatey · Post by **480 Tatey** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:46 pm

Doubt it mate, the mk1 golf was by far more popular than what the 480 was in it's hay day! And even today they are alot more sought after than most cars built at a simlar time. Volvo seem to forget that the 480 ever existed and compare new models to everthing but the 480, as much as i'd like the 480 to be risen from the dark depths of the Volvo design cabinet, it just aint happening, even if it did i hope Volvo take more than 10 minutes on building the thing properly!!!!!!!

Van · Post by **Van** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:39 pm

'Modern' versions of the Golf one are still build in South Africa I know that for sure and possibly in South America to.

You suggest that a retro mk1 is build in North America and I never heard about that, I don't believe it. A reincarnation of the 480 seems unlikely to me. The machinery may no longer exist, the car has no modern safety features and the costs will be to much.

David · Post by **David** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:27 pm

Just a bit of a laugh, a wasn't being THAT serious lads!

deano1976 · Post by **deano1976** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:09 pm

With modern eu laws they wouldn't be allowed pop up lights either!!!!

Thats one of the best bits of the 480!!!! Anyway, considering the Volvo P1800 replacement (NO MENTION OF THE 480!!! Yes Volvo seem to have forgotten they ever made it!) is on a ford focus platform!!!

Shocking!!!!

I doubt a reincarnation of the 480 would be up to much anyway!!!!

David · Post by **David** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:33 pm

why would they not be allowed pop-ups? i thought it was just a styling thing that went out of fashion, didn't realise there were actually laws preventing it...

deano1976 · Post by **deano1976** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:35 pm

Legal think I am afraid!!! even mx5 lost them!!!! Damn buearocrats!!!! I can't spell eithe!!!!!

esta · Post by **esta** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:55 pm

yup it became illegal-safety thing!

I guess if they took the time they could create a suitable and legal equivalent, but its time and money companies dont have, and like David said, they arent really in fashion! The sort of thing that nowadays only super and hyper car manufacturers would worry about!

For example, Rolls royce took the time to make a safety device for their spirit of ecstasy as customers would pay a mint for their rolls and a few hundred more for a retractable spirit of ecstasy is worth the extra costs. However a company like Jaguar dont have the money to waste on theirs as their customers arent so well of as a Rolls customer would be, and people wouldnt pay enough to cover the feasibilty costs. So their answer is a leaper going backwards (and i dont think this is a factory fit!!) or non at all (it is now infact liable to void insurance if a modern Jaguar has a leaper and injures someone!).

deano1976 · Post by **deano1976** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:02 pm

It would spear them!!!!!!! And jags are fords now anyway!!!

Sorry, love ford really!!!!

esta · Post by **esta** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:27 pm

deano1976 wrote:It would spear them!!!!!!! And jags are fords now anyway!!!

Sorry, love ford really!!!!

Oi! Jags are NOT Fords!! They're Tatas!!

The X-Type was the nearest to a Ford (Mondeo)
The S-Type was nearest to a Lincoln
The XF has been copied by the latest Mondeo in styling but thats all
And the XJ and Xk...leagues of their own hmmmmmmmm

480 Tatey · Post by **480 Tatey** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:34 pm

You say that, but everyone that has seen my 480 has asked if it has pop ups and love it! I have never had anyone dislike the styling, apart from one guy at work that drives a pick up! Need i say more! The 480 is sex on 4 wheels!

esta · Post by **esta** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:04 am

Ok, well what i mean is, its not that people dont like it, its just not "IN VOGUE"

jamooga · Post by **jamooga** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:47 pm

Even the very first pop-ups to be used on a car (ferrari) where more like a compromise then a design feature. They where made because u.s. regu;ation required the head light to be at a minimum height.

The same goes for our 480's. Nowadays all sharp stuff on the outside of the car is a no no as it would be hirtfull for pedestrians who fling themselves in front of cars.

The spirit of xtc being retractable has nothing to do with these regulations. They are made this way because people kept stealing them. I mean even if it is retractable, you could still drive around with the spirit showing. This would mean theres still danger of someone hitting it wright?

Gr Jamooga

esta · Post by **esta** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:16 am

jamooga wrote:
The spirit of xtc being retractable has nothing to do with these regulations. They are made this way because people kept stealing them. I mean even if it is retractable, you could still drive around with the spirit showing. This would mean theres still danger of someone hitting it wright?

Gr Jamooga

Yes thats true, but when I was offered a job there I went for a tour, and was also told it was to prevent people from sueing in accident, hence why impact makes them retract too!!

jamooga · Post by **jamooga** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:41 am

Ok

That makes sense. Wonder just how fast it retracts then. But the again if you do get hit by a rolls i guess thats just about the least of your worries.

esta · Post by **esta** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:43 pm

jamooga wrote:Wonder just how fast it retracts then. But the again if you do get hit by a rolls i guess thats just about the least of your worries.