A strange graphic

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A strange graphic

Post by MisterH » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:10 pm

https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-motor ... ilters%3D0

Does anyone know what the grapic down the side of this one is and what it means? was this a forgotten special edition perhaps? looks like an early turbo but as far as I know Volvo didn't do 80s graphics down the sides...
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Re: A strange graphic

Post by jamescarruthers » Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:25 pm

Interesting. It says “Moto... something” doesn’t it? Does it look like the front indicators are tinted dark too?

Also Trinity Mirror as the contributor and the number plate saying “People”, as in their Sunday People (previously The People) makes me wonder if this was a car offered as a prize in their newspaper?
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1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
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Re: A strange graphic

Post by MisterH » Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:26 pm

It certainly is curious, especially as I saw in the 480 book all the special editions I didn't know existed...
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Re: A strange graphic

Post by Van » Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:01 pm

Anyone can put graphics on the side of a car, doesn't have to be factory...
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Re: A strange graphic

Post by MisterH » Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:32 pm

Van wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:01 pm
Anyone can put graphics on the side of a car, doesn't have to be factory...
Yes but this looks a bit more than just a private job, as James said it could be a promotional car
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