Noticed a rather sad looking Volvo 480 Celeberation, lots of paperwork, but the pictures and description tell more than I can.
Volvo 480 White Celebration - 2.0 Manual (eBay)
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- jamescarruthers
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Re: Volvo 480 White Celebration - 2.0 Manual (eBay)
Looks like a load of easy jobs apart from the rust. I feel sorry for them having to get rid of it due to ULEZ.
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)
Re: Volvo 480 White Celebration - 2.0 Manual (eBay)
it'll be a few years yet before it is exempt, Ironic when an Allegro makes more sense in London than a ford focus.
White has to be one of the best Celeb colours (granted there weren't many), is this Satin white?
White has to be one of the best Celeb colours (granted there weren't many), is this Satin white?
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
- dragonflyjewels
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Re: Volvo 480 White Celebration - 2.0 Manual (eBay)
Jeff and I have been looking at this one, wondering if it might end up as a rescue. Long list of 'to do' items, but all fairly easy stuff for anyone who knows them. Pity the owner didn't join and get some help on here. It's not going to help sell the car to anyone who doesn't know them.
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: Volvo 480 White Celebration - 2.0 Manual (eBay)
I agree - barring the rust, which might be minor or major but you'd only know on inspection, all the other things are likely to be easy fixes: speedo PCB joints and cog, rear hatch wiring, and so on. Especially if we were looking at it on the basis that 312 could provide some bits (like a better driver's seat, for example).dragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:19 pmJeff and I have been looking at this one, wondering if it might end up as a rescue. Long list of 'to do' items, but all fairly easy stuff for anyone who knows them. Pity the owner didn't join and get some help on here. It's not going to help sell the car to anyone who doesn't know them.
Quite expensive for what it is though - generally shabby (ok, a good session at the Pamper Parlour would solve that ), missing the front splitter (£ to replace) and fairly high mileage (not necessarily a problem but emphasises the need for an extensive service (again, £))...I guess that's the "Celebration premium" kicking in
And yes, Ben, it'll be 239 Satin white.
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!