Volvo 480 book

Cleaned up the garage and found some parts you want to sell? Or are you looking for that one part? You can advertise or request just about anything that has to do with the Volvo 480 in here: brochures, towing-hooks, antenna's, etc etc...

Moderators: jifflemon, coyote1980, Rachel

nigel poustie
Knows where Volvo is from
Posts: 110
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:44 pm
Location: Leeds

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by nigel poustie » Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:08 pm

I would like a copy, do we know how much yet?
1995 -storm grey Celebration - 108

User avatar
jamescarruthers
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 2501
Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
Location: Cambridge

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by jamescarruthers » Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:52 pm

dragonflyjewels wrote:
Wed Oct 21, 2020 6:39 pm
From experience with having the Dutch edition made, the price of the English version will be about 65 euros excluding shipping costs for an edition of about 100 copies.
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)

User avatar
dragonflyjewels
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1584
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
Location: Norfolk

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:23 pm

Is the email that you provided for Eric or Van?
Both really - he is Eric Vanaubel. NB not our member Van
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

User avatar
MisterH
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1161
Joined: Sat Nov 24, 2018 6:15 pm
Location: Stockbridge

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by MisterH » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:39 pm

dragonflyjewels wrote:
Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:23 pm
Is the email that you provided for Eric or Van?
Both really - he is Eric Vanaubel. NB not our member Van
Ah I see :lol:

Hope I am in time
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild

User avatar
jamescarruthers
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 2501
Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
Location: Cambridge

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by jamescarruthers » Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:53 pm

I contacted Eric some time ago about the book but haven't heard back. Has anyone else heard about how to order this?
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)

User avatar
MisterH
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1161
Joined: Sat Nov 24, 2018 6:15 pm
Location: Stockbridge

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by MisterH » Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:59 pm

jamescarruthers wrote:
Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:53 pm
I contacted Eric some time ago about the book but haven't heard back. Has anyone else heard about how to order this?
I got a message back from him saying that I had been added to the list and he needed about 100 people to fill up his orderbook, and that he would get back to me with payment details when things were clearer
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild

User avatar
jamescarruthers
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 2501
Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
Location: Cambridge

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by jamescarruthers » Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:38 pm

MisterH wrote:
Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:59 pm
jamescarruthers wrote:
Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:53 pm
I contacted Eric some time ago about the book but haven't heard back. Has anyone else heard about how to order this?
I got a message back from him saying that I had been added to the list and he needed about 100 people to fill up his orderbook, and that he would get back to me with payment details when things were clearer
Okay, thanks. I was having some FOMO!
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)

User avatar
dragonflyjewels
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1584
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
Location: Norfolk

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by dragonflyjewels » Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:54 pm

Eric emailed me a few days ago to say that he has sent the order to the printers even though he only has about 30 orders. This is because some copies are wanted as Christmas gifts.
If he still has stock of them when I start planning the next meeting (whenever that might be !) I shall order a small supply to bring with me and hopefully sell a few more for him.
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

balto8
Knows an Aerodeck isn't a 480
Posts: 239
Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:02 pm

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by balto8 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:50 pm

I definitely want a copy. Could anyone pass me the contact email?

Thanks
1991 480 Black Turbo
2012 Seat Exeo ST
2013 VW Polo TSI DSG

User avatar
dragonflyjewels
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1584
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
Location: Norfolk

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:01 pm

Hi balto. Here's Eric's email address to contact for a copy:

vanaubeldesign@gmail.com
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

User avatar
edie_fox
480 Rookie
Posts: 415
Joined: Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:05 pm
Location: Lincolnshire

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by edie_fox » Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:39 am

Is everyone still waiting for the replacement book/s?

I paid on 10th December and I've not got anything yet. Am I thinking right; that he is having a whole new run printed to correct the 'pages falling out' errors?

David
Can tell where the 480 was built
Posts: 362
Joined: Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:03 am
Location: Cork, Ireland

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by David » Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:23 pm

Yes, still waiting. Although I got a refund until such time as the new print was confirmed.

User avatar
MisterH
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1161
Joined: Sat Nov 24, 2018 6:15 pm
Location: Stockbridge

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by MisterH » Wed Feb 03, 2021 3:13 pm

Yeah still waiting, he was unhappy with the quality of the product, so is undertaking a reprint, haven't heard anything yet
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild

User avatar
dragonflyjewels
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1584
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
Location: Norfolk

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by dragonflyjewels » Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:11 pm

Yes, it wasn't just the binding that was a problem, it was also that they used an old version that he'd submitted for a test print so it didn't have the final corrections to the spelling and grammatical errors. I have now finished re-doing it all so hopefully the re-run wont be too much longer.
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

User avatar
edie_fox
480 Rookie
Posts: 415
Joined: Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:05 pm
Location: Lincolnshire

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by edie_fox » Wed Feb 03, 2021 7:30 pm

Thanks, all. I wasn't sure if it'd been lost in the new euro post! Good to know.

User avatar
MisterH
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1161
Joined: Sat Nov 24, 2018 6:15 pm
Location: Stockbridge

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by MisterH » Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:18 am

My book arrived yesterday and I am very pleased with it, quality Is lovely and while there a few errors, it is fantastic!

Well done to all involved and thank you!
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild

User avatar
dragonflyjewels
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1584
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
Location: Norfolk

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by dragonflyjewels » Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:10 am

My copy arrived yesterday as well - so frustrating to see the errors. I now suspect that Eric has had to type all the text into the publisher's website, rather than upload it as there are mistakes I haven't seen before. It must have been really challenging in a language he is not very familiar with - such a shame I couldn't have done it for him. Anyway , it has taken a huge amount of his time over the years and all done for love of the marque rather than profit. The information it contains is way above spelling mistakes and I just love his exquisite drawings so it's a big round of applause from me.
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

JohnO
480 Newbie
Posts: 46
Joined: Tue Mar 23, 2004 12:59 pm
Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
Contact:

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by JohnO » Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:21 pm

Hello all,
late to the party, should I email Eric for a copy or will there be some extras kicking about?

Cheers
JohnO
JohnO
Central Scotland
M ybw Celebration 51/480 just adopted from fellow member
F ggg Black 480 es 1989 - garaged for 20 years, rotten arches

User avatar
dragonflyjewels
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1584
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
Location: Norfolk

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by dragonflyjewels » Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:46 pm

No extras yet, so drop Eric an email.
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

User avatar
dragonflyjewels
480 Is my middle name
Posts: 1584
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
Location: Norfolk

Re: Volvo 480 book

Post by dragonflyjewels » Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:18 pm

Eric tells me he still has a few English copies, so anyone interested should email

vanaubeldesign@gmail.com
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

Post Reply