Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
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- dragonflyjewels
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Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
So sad to see this advertised as a cat S write off, I'm hoping it will be saved. Maybe my contact who specialises in restoring Celebrations will take it on.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... snow.co.uk
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... snow.co.uk
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
- jamescarruthers
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Re: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
I think with deformed boot floor and sides creased that needs to go in the bin and not back on the road. I see it had a tow bar fitted which is probably why the damage is so bad. The forces would have been transferred to the boot floor rather than the bumper as intended by design.
Sad, yes, but the seller is dreaming if they think they'll get £800 for it. Unfortunately, scrap value is about £100-150.
Sad, yes, but the seller is dreaming if they think they'll get £800 for it. Unfortunately, scrap value is about £100-150.
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: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
Very sad to see - looks as if it was in good nick before someone redesigned it
Sadly, though, I agree with James that no-one is going to part with £800 for that as it stands. The owner would do better to sell t as parts since there is clearly a lot it could donate.
Can't resist observing, though, that the car was SORN and apparently had no MOT since May 2017, in which case what was it doing on the road to get shunted?
David
Sadly, though, I agree with James that no-one is going to part with £800 for that as it stands. The owner would do better to sell t as parts since there is clearly a lot it could donate.
Can't resist observing, though, that the car was SORN and apparently had no MOT since May 2017, in which case what was it doing on the road to get shunted?
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!
Re: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
maybe a bit of both as the load HAS transferred across the whole of the beam. . .jamescarruthers wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:47 amI think with deformed boot floor and sides creased that needs to go in the bin and not back on the road. I see it had a tow bar fitted which is probably why the damage is so bad. The forces would have been transferred to the boot floor rather than the bumper as intended by design.
Sad, yes, but the seller is dreaming if they think they'll get £800 for it. Unfortunately, scrap value is about £100-150.
the bumper looks evenly crushed? other than the towbar area?
worth a punt if close by and had some 'straightening' hydraulic set-up, but not to sell, only worth it for 'personal use', i'd chance £800 if chassis etc was all clean and fresh . . .
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
Re: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
Looking at it realistically....
£800 buys you a LOT of good parts.
Full leather
Rear lights
Roller cover
If you were being *really* unscrupulous, you'd look for another storm grey celebration and still have "number 1/480" on the road.
£800 buys you a LOT of good parts.
Full leather
Rear lights
Roller cover
If you were being *really* unscrupulous, you'd look for another storm grey celebration and still have "number 1/480" on the road.
Re: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
That is a real shame, If anyone did feel brave I have a shell which could donate body panels for the job.
Checking up on a Cat S.
"A Cat S car is one which has sustained structural damage during a crash – think items such as chassis and suspension. While the car can safely be repaired and put back on the road, Cat S cars must be re-registered with the DVLA before being put back on the road."
Would be a lot of hoops for someone to go through to rebuild, would be a great project for a college though.
Checking up on a Cat S.
"A Cat S car is one which has sustained structural damage during a crash – think items such as chassis and suspension. While the car can safely be repaired and put back on the road, Cat S cars must be re-registered with the DVLA before being put back on the road."
Would be a lot of hoops for someone to go through to rebuild, would be a great project for a college though.
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Re: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
Such a shame....
Wasn't it rumoured that the last 480 celebration had been scrapped ??
Wasn't it rumoured that the last 480 celebration had been scrapped ??
Shane
95, 480 Celebration 398/480. 2007-Present day
07, Jeep Cherokee 2.8CRD Limited. 2016-Present day
02, Astra 1.6 8v 2005-17
01, Jeep Cherokee 2.5TD Orvis
95, 460 Si 1.8i 2006-08
98, Astra 2.0 DTI Estate
91, 440 1.7GLE 2006
90, Peugeot405 Si 2004/5
95, 480 Celebration 398/480. 2007-Present day
07, Jeep Cherokee 2.8CRD Limited. 2016-Present day
02, Astra 1.6 8v 2005-17
01, Jeep Cherokee 2.5TD Orvis
95, 460 Si 1.8i 2006-08
98, Astra 2.0 DTI Estate
91, 440 1.7GLE 2006
90, Peugeot405 Si 2004/5
Re: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
aye , loads of potential issues, not worth doing to make a profit, OK maybe for own use??? and need a friendly 'local' VOSA officearthuy wrote: ↑Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:03 pmThat is a real shame, If anyone did feel brave I have a shell which could donate body panels for the job.
Checking up on a Cat S.
"A Cat S car is one which has sustained structural damage during a crash – think items such as chassis and suspension. While the car can safely be repaired and put back on the road, Cat S cars must be re-registered with the DVLA before being put back on the road."
Would be a lot of hoops for someone to go through to rebuild, would be a great project for a college though.
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
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Re: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
Good news. Tom and Elliot have taken this on.
The enthusiasm of youth eh!
Good luck lads, can't wait to see it back on the road.
The enthusiasm of youth eh!
Good luck lads, can't wait to see it back on the road.
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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Re: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
Great !!
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: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
Excellent!
I noticed it had gone off autotrader and wondered if someone on here had taken pity...
David
I noticed it had gone off autotrader and wondered if someone on here had taken pity...
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!
Re: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
another one saved from breakers
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
Re: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
As I was after the engine I am of course devastated to hear of 408/1's survival ;-(