Oh look, another high price
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Oh look, another high price
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1311018
At least this one looks like it is worth the money, still think 5k+ is too much
Wheels look the wrong colour as well...
At least this one looks like it is worth the money, still think 5k+ is too much
Wheels look the wrong colour as well...
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Re: Oh look, another high price
went to Ireland @ 4.5k
It's Lavender metallic.
It's Lavender metallic.
Re: Oh look, another high price
Hmmm, wonder how this happened then
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- brinkie
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Re: Oh look, another high price
Then again, a 480 Turbo in this condition is becoming increasingly rare. Even in its native country they're still snapped up by the banger racers and for engine transplants into Renault 5 Turbo. The car has become too rare and has proven too difficult to maintain for the boy racer brigade, who used to be the main cause of 480 Turbo decline.
(though under current Covid regulations and curfew there's not much to be raced and car meets are illegal)
(though under current Covid regulations and curfew there's not much to be raced and car meets are illegal)
Robert.
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
Re: Oh look, another high price
Even with ones as expensive as these? Would be good to get hold of some renaults and put the engines back in 400sbrinkie wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:31 amThen again, a 480 Turbo in this condition is becoming increasingly rare. Even in its native country they're still snapped up by the banger racers and for engine transplants into Renault 5 Turbo. The car has become too rare and has proven too difficult to maintain for the boy racer brigade, who used to be the main cause of 480 Turbo decline.
(though under current Covid regulations and curfew there's not much to be raced and car meets are illegal)
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Fix Central Locking
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Fix Central Locking
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Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: Oh look, another high price
Certainly looks like a nice example from the photographs...
David
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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: Oh look, another high price
No, only the project cars of course. They won't scrap a 480 turbo in good condition because those are too expensive for them to buy.
Robert.
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
Re: Oh look, another high price
Speaking of high prices, since I've imported my 480 Turbo to the US other people have started following along. Recently saw this one for over $26,000 USD.
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/0 ... eak-pop-up
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/0 ... eak-pop-up
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Nice.
If I sell mine, the US market is the first place I'd look. So it has a life (hopefully) in a warmer climb. Applications from south of Tennessee only. I've looked into it previously. With regards to methods of shipping and prepping and taxes etc. I even contacted the US VOCA but never got a response! So, he's staying....for now.
So, who can unravel that...
It's German...but a Celebration not a Collection. Was it only the UK ones that called Celebrations?
And it's a turbo, listed as a Celebration.
My head hurts.
If I sell mine, the US market is the first place I'd look. So it has a life (hopefully) in a warmer climb. Applications from south of Tennessee only. I've looked into it previously. With regards to methods of shipping and prepping and taxes etc. I even contacted the US VOCA but never got a response! So, he's staying....for now.
So, who can unravel that...
It's German...but a Celebration not a Collection. Was it only the UK ones that called Celebrations?
And it's a turbo, listed as a Celebration.
My head hurts.
- dragonflyjewels
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Re: Oh look, another high price
It is a German Collection - the seller's website has a walk-round video which quite clearly shows the sill guard, engraved Volvo Collection. I did wonder if it was a turbo with the interior from a Celeb, but it isn't. I've sent a message to the seller, don't suppose they will take any notice tho.
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: Oh look, another high price
I noticed some inconsistencies as well, like the Pictor wheels, despite the seller calling them Taurus.
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Re: Oh look, another high price
If it's as good as the pictures suggest...
...then I don't know why there is so much shock when one reaches £5k. In today's classic car scene that is peanuts.
A decent paintjob, wheel refurb, leather repair to a driver's bolster & new rear lights and you're pretty much at that price anyway... without even buying a car -or- any of the hours spent!
Take the other Volvo coupe that divides opinion... the 262C. Prices now £18k and rising.
For as long as America is printing cash like confetti, then finite assets will only climb.
...then I don't know why there is so much shock when one reaches £5k. In today's classic car scene that is peanuts.
A decent paintjob, wheel refurb, leather repair to a driver's bolster & new rear lights and you're pretty much at that price anyway... without even buying a car -or- any of the hours spent!
Take the other Volvo coupe that divides opinion... the 262C. Prices now £18k and rising.
For as long as America is printing cash like confetti, then finite assets will only climb.
Sadly, our steering wheel placement makes this less desirable on the US market. Plus shipping, plus headlamp adjustments. I don't think there is a pot of gold in the US for obscure European right hand drive cars.
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Re: Oh look, another high price
I'd agree when you see daft Ford pricesJay-Kay-Em wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:46 pmIf it's as good as the pictures suggest...
...then I don't know why there is so much shock when one reaches £5k. In today's classic car scene that is peanuts.
just seen an advert posted on the Reliant web site for an expansion tank for a RS1600, £500, not that Reliant owners pay such prices, just that the engine was sourced from XR3 as a 'cheap plentiful' when new and these parts are 'difficult'
Alan
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Re: Oh look, another high price
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https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1311018
At least this one looks like it is worth the money, still think 5k+ is too much
Wheels look the wrong colour as well...
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Hi! this is the Grey car I missed... It went to an Irish dealer in Dublin who sold it for almost £8k... I refused to pay the extra £200 he wanted and he didn't even reply to my offer... Sold much quicker than I thought BUT it did have both sills replaced and figured for a garage one owner for 30 years car found a bit odd. The last owner was really nice and said the car was beautiful so I was sad to miss it. These classic car dealers are just buying anything old in super condition and adding £3k to the price. Sad times but really happy the 480 is getting the love it deserves. Turns out my old Turbo that's been sitting for years might be worth something after all!
Anthony
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1311018
At least this one looks like it is worth the money, still think 5k+ is too much
Wheels look the wrong colour as well...
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Hi! this is the Grey car I missed... It went to an Irish dealer in Dublin who sold it for almost £8k... I refused to pay the extra £200 he wanted and he didn't even reply to my offer... Sold much quicker than I thought BUT it did have both sills replaced and figured for a garage one owner for 30 years car found a bit odd. The last owner was really nice and said the car was beautiful so I was sad to miss it. These classic car dealers are just buying anything old in super condition and adding £3k to the price. Sad times but really happy the 480 is getting the love it deserves. Turns out my old Turbo that's been sitting for years might be worth something after all!
Anthony