Here is the text which accompanied the photos of Sven and Snazzy on the Instagram post:
chrismhpassey
When was the last time you saw a…Volvo 480? From a manufacturer known for its big, square saloons and estates, the 480 was something of a revelation and encapsulated the design language of the late 80s. Pop-up headlights, that rounded wedge shape and the chunky bumpers, this was a step into the unknown for the Swedish giant. This was also the first FWD car to be built by Volvo too.
At the time of its launch was likened to a distant successor of the P1800 of the 1960s. Of course, like the 340 and many other small Volvos over the years, it was built in collaboration with the Dutch company DAF at their factory.
These two fine examples were part of the eclectic mix of vehicles at this month’s #haynesbreakfastclub. They are both later examples of the model; a 1993 ES and a 1994 GT, a limited run version (of just 3 months!)
Both were immaculately presented by the Volvo 480 UK group and I really should have taken a photo of the display sheets as they were awash with info you may have wanted to read! (As a bonus, the only 480 I’ve spotted recently “in the wild” from last year.)
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pity he didnt photograph the information, he might have got the club name right if he had !!
I have (I think !) posted a correction.