interesting youtube video from Tomorrows World back in 1970
https://youtu.be/7Woz270D1HE
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- Wed May 11, 2022 6:50 pm
- Forum: Non Volvo (480) related stuff
- Topic: Tomorrows World
- Replies: 0
- Views: 25151
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:07 am
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Celebration
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2455
Celebration
Just spotted a red Celebration on a company forecourt on an industrial estate in Tunbridge Wells. Nice looking car with good arches etc. Is this a members car? The letters were AYD.
Andrew
Andrew
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:09 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: For Sale: 1994 480 GT - Rescue Car R6
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4036
Re: For Sale: 1994 480 GT - Rescue Car R6
What a lovely transformation you have all done. So different from when it was on my drive, I could see the potential and am really pleased that not only has it been saved but will be a car for someone to be proud of in the future.
Andrew
Andrew
- Tue Aug 17, 2021 8:07 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 1991 Turbo at Copart
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1780
1991 Turbo at Copart
There is a 1991 Auto Turbo for sale at the Copart auction in Westbury. 87246 miles, auction ends on Thursday and bidding has not reached it's reserve at £225. The last Mot was two years ago and it looks like it had corrosion problems in 2013, but it looks quite clean. Rear arches look good, but prob...
- Tue Jul 06, 2021 2:54 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Clean Celeb for sale (#21/480)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1213
Re: Clean Celeb for sale (#21/480)
Looks very familiar.
- Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:49 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: New Mot Rules
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2776
New Mot Rules
New Mot rules have come out that have affected a few classic cars, but apparently so far have been down to the Mot tester. This may be of interest to 480 owners although I am not sure why they are being made What are the New MOT Rules? According to the MOT inspection manual, existing Halogen headlam...
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:41 pm
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Volvo 480 Pocket Data Books
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1812
Re: Volvo 480 Pocket Data Books
Thanks James, have also purchased one
- Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:39 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Auction at Copart
- Replies: 2
- Views: 736
1994 Volvo 480 Auction at Copart
Having seen a 440 last week, I thought I would have a look to see how much it went for. Then I saw a Volvo 480 on the Copart auctions in Sandwich. It is a 1994 2.0 ES with only 57000 miles. The rear arches look clean as do the rear lights. At the moment it is selling for £200 and will probably be br...
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:57 am
- Forum: Non Volvo (480) related stuff
- Topic: 1993 Volvo 440 1.7 Auto
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5068
1993 Volvo 440 1.7 Auto
Just noticed a 1993 Volvo 440 at Copart auctions in Sandy Bedfordshire. Looks in reasonable condition, valued at £875 but with no bidders yet. Anyone interested? It will possibly be a bargain as it is not really a classic car auction.
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:40 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: A Sorry Looking Celebration (Given a Lifeline as R2!)
- Replies: 79
- Views: 11059
Re: A Sorry Looking Celebration
This would be a very sad car to break. It looks like the archetypal one elderly owner car with only 40,000 odd miles and not used since 2012.As far as I can see it would need very little to get it back on the road, probably new cam belt, discs, pads and calipers a service and maybe tyres. The headla...
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Lifetime care?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2379
Re: Lifetime care?
My first 480 had Lifetime Care, a 1992 two tone. I claimed for a battery after about four years, but the claim was only proportional to age on certain items, resulting in a discount of 25% off the retail price. However it did help when I needed a new ECU a year later and I was given a bigger discoun...
- Sat May 23, 2020 8:31 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: May 23rd Virtual Mini Meet
- Replies: 137
- Views: 39469
Re: May 23rd Virtual Mini Meet
Many thanks Sylvia and Alan. I know a lot of effort went into that.
Andrew
Andrew
- Sat May 23, 2020 6:48 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: May 23rd Virtual Mini Meet
- Replies: 137
- Views: 39469
Re: May 23rd Virtual Mini Meet
Just noticed looking at the engine bays that the shock absorber struts are held in by bolts at the top, some are head at the top others are nuts at the top. Not very important but unusual.
Andrew
Andrew
- Sat May 23, 2020 5:51 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: May 23rd Virtual Mini Meet
- Replies: 137
- Views: 39469
- Sat May 23, 2020 9:28 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: May 23rd Virtual Mini Meet
- Replies: 137
- Views: 39469
Re: May 23rd Virtual Mini Meet
I think I am a Man of Kent Andrew. Lots of debate now on what is a Kentish man or Man of Kent. I thought it was if you were born North or South of the river Medway other people think it is East or West Kent, some people used to think it was to do with wealth or hierarchy in the town.
- Sat May 23, 2020 8:45 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: May 23rd Virtual Mini Meet
- Replies: 137
- Views: 39469
Re: May 23rd Virtual Mini Meet
I see Alan and Sylvia have set the tone! My picture seems very tame in comparison. Having trouble loading it, for some odd reason, but I am here!
Andrew
Andrew
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 6:54 pm
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
- Replies: 89
- Views: 29122
Re: 26th October Mini Meet Lincolnshire Wolds
Many thanks to Sylvia and Al for arranging the event, we were very happy to take part and see so many 480's. It was also nice to see everyone there, what a friendly and helpful bunch you all are. Torrential rain all the way back to Kent but only took just over two hours.
Andrew
Andrew