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480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:39 am
by Martin63
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 441192640/
It's with a heavy heart that I have listed my 480. I have had a family bereavement and I have to be realistic and admit to myself that I am just not going to get the time for the foreseeable future to either enjoy my 480 or to do the work that it needs to turn it from a great, day to day runner to a really nice example that will be well worth keeping for the long term.
I hope it's not too long before I am able to own another one and to do the trips to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany that I dreamed about - especially during the pandemic lockdowns.
The Facebook marketplace listing is both full and frank - it sums up the pluses and the minuses. If it was a pile of crap I would not post it here. It's a great runner that does need some work. What 480 doesn't?
Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:19 pm
by dcwalker
Looks a nice car to me, Martin.
Your ad is honest, and it's a 27 year old car so it's not going to be perfect. Sorry to see you having to part with it, but there will be another when the time comes!
Good luck with the sale.
David
Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 1:44 pm
by Martin63
Thanks David - I read too many fairytale descriptions of 480s when I was looking for one. I wouldn't do that to someone else. I believe my description is both honest and accurate.
I am in no huge rush to sell and I would like it to go to someone who will look after it and enjoy it. I know that was certainly the case with the previous owners, as I have been in contact with one of them in the past year. He was pleased to hear it's still on the road as he loved the car. As we all know, far too many decent 480 examples have been scrapped in the past 15 years or so - hence their relative rarity now.
One of these days I would love a GT or one of the two tone 480s. That's probably at least a year or two away though now. I hope I can find a good one come that time
Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:00 am
by jamescarruthers
How’s it going having to deal with the bottom feeders on Facebook?
Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:49 am
by Martin63
It's going James - quite a few time wasters, but that was to be expected really.
Fortunately I am in no big rush to sell my 480 and I am looking forward to taking it over to the Isle of Wight in a couple of weeks time.
Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:22 pm
by jamescarruthers
As long as it’s no great surprise! Bon voyage to the Isle of Wight mate!
Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:22 pm
by Martin63
Thanks James - Facebook Marketplace is a strange world, especially when it comes to cars
Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2022 4:47 pm
by Martin63
Martin63 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:39 am
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 441192640/
It's with a heavy heart that I have listed my 480. I have had a family bereavement and I have to be realistic and admit to myself that I am just not going to get the time for the foreseeable future to either enjoy my 480 or to do the work that it needs to turn it from a great, day to day runner to a really nice example that will be well worth keeping for the long term.
I hope it's not too long before I am able to own another one and to do the trips to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany that I dreamed about - especially during the pandemic lockdowns.
The Facebook marketplace listing is both full and frank - it sums up the pluses and the minuses. If it was a pile of crap I would not post it here. It's a great runner that does need some work. What 480 doesn't?
A quick update - MOT passed today and covered to 6 December 2023
