Dark grey 480

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Monkeysox
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Dark grey 480

Post by Monkeysox » Tue Dec 15, 2020 3:43 pm

Flashed by a passing dark grey 480 heading towards Bicester just off Baynards Green in my newly acquired red Celeb.

Norm57
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Re: Dark grey 480

Post by Norm57 » Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:56 pm

Think you were spotted by one of the Facebook group members. Seem to recall a recent post about a red wedge in your area.

jifflemon
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Re: Dark grey 480

Post by jifflemon » Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:07 pm

Sounds like our Rachel has been spotted!

Rachel
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Re: Dark grey 480

Post by Rachel » Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:12 pm

Ha! Yeh that was me!! Didn't think you saw me :D Was a surprise to see another 480 - first one in a very long time, got to say I was a bit upset you didn't flash back :lol:
'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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Re: Dark grey 480

Post by jifflemon » Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:59 pm

Add “check headlamps” to the list Monkeysox :rofl:

Monkeysox
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Re: Dark grey 480

Post by Monkeysox » Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:10 pm

Haha, I was so surprised to see another 480 on my way home from work I totally forgot about flashing

Monkeysox
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Re: Dark grey 480

Post by Monkeysox » Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:13 pm

I was popping in to see my Wedge mechanic who is workshop is a few yards off that roundabout

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edie_fox
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Re: Dark grey 480

Post by edie_fox » Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:49 pm

I'd be all over the shop if I saw another 480 now. Flash, wobble, pop-up, wobble, frantic wave, eyes on all mirrors as it passes! :lol:

Not seen another since the early 2000s.

Rachel
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Re: Dark grey 480

Post by Rachel » Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:01 pm

Ha! No worries Monkeysox, I figured you saw me too late, I doubt there are any 480 owners out there left who wouldn't react to seeing another wedge on the road. Funny though because I literally just said this afternoon that I always hoped to be spotted but never do! Today was a lucky day for us both! I mean what are the chances??? :eek: :wink:
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
----------------------------------------------------------
'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

Rachel
480 Is my middle name
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Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2006 2:21 pm
Location: Bucks

Re: Dark grey 480

Post by Rachel » Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:03 pm

@ edie_fox.....I know right! You almost fall out of your car with enthusiasm!! :rofl:
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
----------------------------------------------------------
'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

Monkeysox
480 Newbie
Posts: 31
Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:24 pm

Re: Dark grey 480

Post by Monkeysox » Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:28 pm

I really was a bit stunned, I've only had mine a couple of months, don't remember seeing another one since early 90's then I get two on the same piece of road one of which I'm driving, what the macaroni cheese is going on?!

Rachel
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Re: Dark grey 480

Post by Rachel » Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:14 am

:D reminds me of the time I took out my 480 after it being off the road all winter. I'm waiting to pull out on to the A41 and what comes along??? A red 480 - we drove together waving and passengers taking pics all the way to town. It's bonkers!
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
----------------------------------------------------------
'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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