26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
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- JohnTurbo
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Kinda want to buy a 480 just to come along.
Actually been half looking for a metallic late Turbo for a while but so few left and 5x the price I was used to!
Actually been half looking for a metallic late Turbo for a while but so few left and 5x the price I was used to!
Past:
94 Turbo - Red
94 Turbo - Black (Converted from NA 2.0)
92 Turbo - Red
90 Turbo - Silver
Now:
00 Exige
15 GKD Legend
16 Skoda Superb
94 Turbo - Red
94 Turbo - Black (Converted from NA 2.0)
92 Turbo - Red
90 Turbo - Silver
Now:
00 Exige
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Just buy an ES and convert it, just like the old days
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Or you could go and pick me up on the way?
Past:
94 Turbo - Red
94 Turbo - Black (Converted from NA 2.0)
92 Turbo - Red
90 Turbo - Silver
Now:
00 Exige
15 GKD Legend
16 Skoda Superb
94 Turbo - Red
94 Turbo - Black (Converted from NA 2.0)
92 Turbo - Red
90 Turbo - Silver
Now:
00 Exige
15 GKD Legend
16 Skoda Superb
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
It's a looong way from Inverness!!
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1992 480 Turbo
2007 Focus ST
1992 480 Turbo
2007 Focus ST
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
hat kind of numbers are we at Sylvia?? I'm so looking forward to this
'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
- dragonflyjewels
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
So far, 9 cars confirmed, 4 possibles, so about the same number we usually have. Should be another great day, especially if the weather is kind.
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
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
I'll be there - not sure which car yet as it's been a busy few months and I'm seriously behind on car maintenance but I have every faith that I will have at least one working 480 by the 26th!
Formerly known as 'Jaster'
Current: '94 GT & '88 ES
Former: '89 ES
Current: '94 GT & '88 ES
Former: '89 ES
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Ah, sounds SO familiar....
have 3 cars
James is probably going to borrow one, neither of the other 2 have MOT....
Busy times for me (with Zero free time too....)
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Might be better if James borrowed one of ours so Jeff is sure of a car. Eva is sitting in a garage with everything except tax, I have Lily and Al has Sven.
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: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
nah, it'll be fine! I like a challenge!
Plus James is already a named driver on the policy.
Plus James is already a named driver on the policy.
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Well it's certainly an incentive to crack on with those mot's Jeff. Just thought a backstop might actually be useful !!
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
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Sadly due to grand parent duties am unable to make the Oct meet. Hope all goes well and you all have a great weekend with your wedges
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Sorry you can't make it Norm; I was hoping to catch up again!
We will definitely be there: looking more likely than not we will be in a 480 - just need to see if I can get Nilani through an MOT this week...
David
We will definitely be there: looking more likely than not we will be in a 480 - just need to see if I can get Nilani through an MOT this week...
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: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
OK, I surrender. Given that it's practically on our route, we'll leave the Toby at 10 am (James and Rachel, get your skates on !!) and all drop in to have a look at this two-tone. Hopefully we'll have finished demolishing the salesman's hopes in half an hour. Jeff, you are in charge of checking it's unsold and still there. Apologies to peeps joining at Rutland or Tattershall if we end up being late. Rachel, can you let the FB's know new timings and first destination, in case they miss us at the Toby please.
The French club have pulled out all the stops and are despatching a pair of the new rear lenses to me tomorrow, so I SHOULD have them in time to bring to the meet. You can all have a look-see before ordering unless it goes pear-shaped.
Roll on the 26th !!
The French club have pulled out all the stops and are despatching a pair of the new rear lenses to me tomorrow, so I SHOULD have them in time to bring to the meet. You can all have a look-see before ordering unless it goes pear-shaped.
Roll on the 26th !!
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
- jamescarruthers
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
This is hilarious and a nice little detour. The garage would probably like a picture of their shiny TT with all of us parked up next to it admiring it.
I quite like the colour combination and the upholstery on the two tone cars. I'll be leaving my cheque book at home though.
I'm still uncertain if my car will be ready for the meet but I should be along in something wedge shaped anyway!
I quite like the colour combination and the upholstery on the two tone cars. I'll be leaving my cheque book at home though.
I'm still uncertain if my car will be ready for the meet but I should be along in something wedge shaped anyway!
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Sylvia, if you manage to get the sample rear lights in time for the meet, I would appreciate some pics if possible and wish I was there when you all turn up to view the two tone . Maybe you should turn up in ten minute intervals that would leave the seller scratching his head, have fun all!!
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Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
I will certainly take photos for you, Norm, but have you seen this photo of a pair fitted ?Norm57 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:55 amSylvia, if you manage to get the sample rear lights in time for the meet, I would appreciate some pics if possible and wish I was there when you all turn up to view the two tone . Maybe you should turn up in ten minute intervals that would leave the seller scratching his head, have fun all!!
Looks like there is plenty of parking at Autobarn
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/571 ... -0.8547222
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: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Henry on stand-by!jamescarruthers wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:50 amI'm still uncertain if my car will be ready for the meet but I should be along in something wedge shaped anyway!
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
I want to come down for this drive-by now!
.......Just as soon as I can confirm my battery isn't overcharging.
.......Just as soon as I can confirm my battery isn't overcharging.
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Sylvia,
Don't suppose you map the route out using Google maps?
If so, we could convert into handy formats for satnav users! (happy to do the technical bit!)
Don't suppose you map the route out using Google maps?
If so, we could convert into handy formats for satnav users! (happy to do the technical bit!)