Green GT in West Norwich
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Green GT in West Norwich
I'd just left my local garage after a successful MOT and I'd been chatting to the mechanic about another 480 that visits his garage around once a year. I got home to put mine in my garage and lo and behold there was a green GT parked 100 yds from my house! Could it be the same one the guy at the MOT garage was talking about? Was anyone in here visiting New Costessey in Norwich yesterday evening (07/11)? If so it's a bit spooky.
Swanny
Swanny
480 Turbo S/R 'Matilda' - '89 red - Norfolk
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Re: Green GT in West Norwich
Guess no one
1993 Turbo auto called Skip for the important stuff
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
Re: Green GT in West Norwich
I know! How rude! Next time I see him I'll let his tyres down Thought they'd be on the forum. There are obviously more out there than I realised.
480 Turbo S/R 'Matilda' - '89 red - Norfolk
Re: Green GT in West Norwich
Maybe someone is stalking you.....or after your 480's parts!!
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
Re: Green GT in West Norwich
I wondered if it might have been Zapcity with his newly acquired 480 (I know he is East Anglia) but I am sure he'd have piped up by now if it was him.
So it sounds as if yet a further green 480GT is lurking about, which is great news .
Although...I am getting concerned about exclusivity now - green 480 GTs are fast becoming the most common variant about, it seems! I have said before that I can see a time coming when it is the bog standard 480 ES models that will be the rarities...
David
So it sounds as if yet a further green 480GT is lurking about, which is great news .
Although...I am getting concerned about exclusivity now - green 480 GTs are fast becoming the most common variant about, it seems! I have said before that I can see a time coming when it is the bog standard 480 ES models that will be the rarities...
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
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Re: Green GT in West Norwich
I hope it wasn't my 480!
The car is in storage for another couple of weeks, as I haven't finished the garage yet.
Maybe someone was taking it for a joyride, but as the brakes don't work, that would be brave!!
Seems like East Anglia is a 480 hotbed!
The car is in storage for another couple of weeks, as I haven't finished the garage yet.
Maybe someone was taking it for a joyride, but as the brakes don't work, that would be brave!!
Seems like East Anglia is a 480 hotbed!
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
Re: Green GT in West Norwich
I think I'm the only 480 in Aylesbury....I'd love to find out if I am or not. I think my nearest is Oxford. I love being in the minority
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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Re: Green GT in West Norwich
Hiya everyone,
I've not been on the forum for a couple of weeks - we are on 'holiday' in Spain, installing a new bathroom in our apartment.
If you saw the green GT in Vanguard Chase, that was us visiting my son and his wife to deliver Christmas presents before we left. As we have 4 480s I suppose Norfolk is indeed a 480 hotbed, but ours are all in store now. Please don't let our tyres down if you see us there again.....
We use a garage in Attleborough for our repairs, but they see us considerably more often than once a year!
I've not been on the forum for a couple of weeks - we are on 'holiday' in Spain, installing a new bathroom in our apartment.
If you saw the green GT in Vanguard Chase, that was us visiting my son and his wife to deliver Christmas presents before we left. As we have 4 480s I suppose Norfolk is indeed a 480 hotbed, but ours are all in store now. Please don't let our tyres down if you see us there again.....
We use a garage in Attleborough for our repairs, but they see us considerably more often than once a year!
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: Green GT in West Norwich
Hi, this might have been me, I drive a green GT and spend quite a lot of time in Norwich. Sorry for not seeing this - not very active on the forums usually!