Look what's in the boot !!

Cleaned up the garage, found parts laying around, but it turned out to be a complete Volvo 480? If you want to sell your car (480 only) you can place an advert here.

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Look what's in the boot !!

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:07 am

This comes with a set of Volvo mats and a roller cover - worth more than the £99 it's currently at !
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332743045676?ul_noapp=true
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

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by jamescarruthers » Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:22 pm

That's my old car! So sad! He was immaculate
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)

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by jamescarruthers » Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:13 pm

Would you believe it used to look like this in 2012 with 60000 miles on! I had the gearbox rebuilt for over £1000 in 2010.

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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)

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:42 pm

Looks as though you were the last person to give it any love James - fingers crossed it's bought for restoration - and not by you ! Has your wife forgiven you for the launch car yet ?
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

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by 89of480 » Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:59 pm

Jeez, what a difference!!!! That’s heartbreaking to see. I do hope she goes to a good home :cry:
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‘17 BMW M140i Shadow Edition - Black Sapphire Metallic

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by jamescarruthers » Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:35 am

dragonflyjewels wrote:
Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:42 pm
Looks as though you were the last person to give it any love James - fingers crossed it's bought for restoration - and not by you ! Has your wife forgiven you for the launch car yet ?
This is the car I was in when you and Al first came to visit.

I think my wife didn't believe me that I would sell the other cars so forgiveness has took a while!

The guy I sold this to absolutely loved it and paid good money for it. I'm surprised to see it in this state.
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)

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by Alan 480 » Fri Aug 03, 2018 11:49 am

a car in that condition is only what we can aspire to (I mean before James sold it)
Alan

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by dcwalker » Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:50 pm

Seeing one of my previous 480s for sale looking like that, or worse still stumbling over one in a scrapyard, has always been one of my nightmares...gutted for you James.

Don't really want to take on the car although I'd like to see it rescued (just don't have the room, or else temptation might well get the better of me) but it is quite tempting to contact the seller with an offer for the boot contents!

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!

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by jamescarruthers » Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:34 am

Yes, I'm gutted to see it like this. 

I contacted the seller to advise him of the Skandix ‎repair panels. He isn't the guy who I sold it to, but on the V5 it says 2012. 

He is tempted to keep it if it doesn't sell as it still drives well he says.‎

Clearly my wheel arch restoration didn't last:
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For the beady eyed amongst you, excuse the ‎incorrect tyre size. They were winter tyres and slightly thinner was better and much cheaper.  

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)

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by 89of480 » Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:37 am

jamescarruthers wrote:
Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:34 am

Clearly my wheel arch restoration didn't last:
I would say you did a fantastic job there though, the arches look amazing!!

I guess all we can do to combat it is just make sure there’s no mud or silt stuck behind the arches every now and then :?
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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by jamescarruthers » Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:21 am

Ends in a few hours, just after I get a wedge of cash for selling the blue one! Must resist!!!‎
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)

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by jamescarruthers » Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:23 am

89of480 wrote:
Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:37 am
jamescarruthers wrote:
Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:34 am

Clearly my wheel arch restoration didn't last:
I would say you did a fantastic job there though, the arches look amazing!!

I guess all we can do to combat it is just make sure there’s no mud or silt stuck behind the arches every now and then :?
I think I mustn't have done that great of a job! To be honest, they weren't that bad so I just ground out the rust and had them repainted. There must have been corrosion lurking inbetween the seams between the inner and outer arch and maybe on the inside at the back which I don't think I touched.
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)

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by jifflemon » Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:12 pm

jamescarruthers wrote:
Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:21 am
Ends in a few hours, just after I get a wedge of cash for selling the blue one! Must resist!!!‎
Well???? Anything to report?

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by jamescarruthers » Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:24 pm

It was hard, but I resisted!
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)

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by Van » Sun Aug 12, 2018 7:10 pm

dragonflyjewels wrote:
Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:07 am
This comes with a set of Volvo mats and a roller cover - worth more than the £99 it's currently at !
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332743045676?ul_noapp=true
Miraculously, the 480 changed to a 940 estate.
after over 10 years parted with the 1995 Volvo 480 ES 2.0

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by dragonflyjewels » Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:48 pm

Miraculously, the 480 changed to a 940 estate.
and now it's an Amazon 122s - at least they are all volvos !!
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

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by jamescarruthers » Sun Sep 02, 2018 8:19 am

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)

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by jifflemon » Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:13 pm

Clearly he's one of "those" sellers..... :roll:

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by jamescarruthers » Wed Feb 27, 2019 10:00 pm

Not dead yet! New seller, in Brecon, Wales. £750 Buy It Now but also has Best Offer available

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223425810738
Or
https://ebay.us/1APh4g
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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)

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Re: Look what's in the boot !!

Post by jifflemon » Fri Mar 01, 2019 8:46 am

its a criminal shame.....

With so few turbos left, people should be snapping these things up and holding on to them.

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