Turbos, the very first ones (where are they? - part 2)

[Daniel480]

PV-JN-78 is the same car as as TF-18-VT.


So, now the dutch people can start guessing..



Volvo also sold prototype cars via the dutch dealer network.
I think TF-18-VT was sold via Volvo Niham in The Hague in 1988 as a new car ! Funny thing was, that in the Volvo system no color was mentioned, no interior code ............. Colorcode is 310, if someone wants a respray

[Van]

No these are not identical cars. PVJN78 was first registered 17-02-1988 anywhere, not Netherlands. The cars first Dutch registration was 27-11-1996. It has been imported from where ever. Current owner has it since 17-02-2010.
TF18VT is a genuine Dutch car, first registered 18-04-1988. Current owner has it since 15-02-2010.

Also PV is original Grey and has 88kW and a turbo. TF is beige and has 70kW. PV is due for MOT 26-10-2008 so the registration might be suspended. TF is mot-ed until 05-03-2011.

[Daniel480]

It is the same car

The same interior, the same exterior, the same 440 sideskirts.





I know what the RDW says, but the use of 2 license plates is unusual.....

[Auk]

(Pictures were taken in 2009, at a meeting of the Dutch Volvo 480 club (volvo480forum.com) )

The plates: TF-18-VT and PV-JN-78 were worn on the same car......
In 2006, at the Volvo Klassieker Beurs in Utrecht (NL) the car had the old plate, but since 2007 he drives with the PV-JN-78. Since 2007 I've seen the car on several meetings.

As we can see, the VIN-tag shows us the colourcode 310 "Gold", beside that the interiorcode is 2121 (the blue stripe interior of the original Petrol Blue's that were sold from 86 till 88)

The PV-JN-78 is a "Turbo" plate, but the car hasn't got a Turbo-engine. The rear window is showing us also the ES sign...

[Ettore Bugatti]

Shouldn't the VIN checked at very APK? Weird story

The side skirts are probably replica Hausser, I believed onderdeel-nodig made a few.

The car was once for sale in Northern part of NL. It has a very interesting instrument panel without infocentre. (not the S one!)

[480s partner]

The car was once for sale in Northern part of NL. It has a very interesting instrument panel without infocentre. (not the S one!)

Do you know if it is custom made or factory fitted? Can you describe it a little more?

[Daniel480]

I think, the car has the same instrumentpanel as the S 480.

[blackbelt1990]

No turbo, but all the turbo dials? Thats like an anti-sleeper! lol

[Van]

Probably some dutch guy trying to make up a story. They are so sad, will do anything to get some attention.

[bigdickbuster]

Probably some dutch guy trying to make up a story. They are so sad, will do anything to get some attention.

I know something about it

BTW... Beige interior in this car is original or repainted gray?

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What about this car?

[Daniel480]

TF-18-VT or PV-JN-78 is a real US 480. Everything inside of the car is original.

That car was for sale, in 2004/05 on marktplaats, with uncolored bumper, Pollux wheels, without the skirst, and not lowered.

[bigdickbuster]

I don't believe; they did most of interior in beige and and left gray door upholstery

[480s partner]

Yes, actually TF-18-VT originally looked like this:



IMHO, it looked much better.

[480s partner]

...The Autovisie scan will follow soon....

Please don't forget!

[Daniel480]

Bigdickbuster, i´ve seen the car in person, so yes,i can confirm it´s original stuff......

[v480_be]

TF-18-VT or PV-JN-78 is a real US 480. Everything inside of the car is original.

That car was for sale, in 2004/05 on marktplaats, with uncolored bumper, Pollux wheels, without the skirst, and not lowered.

Daniel, this car is NOT an american car. Just have a look at the identification plate: the 9th digit is "E" ... for "Europe". US cars have a number at that position

[Daniel480]

Who said that car is a US market Volvo


That car was sold in Holland, as a dutch car via NIHAM in The Hague. It it special because of the " US parts ", a car to play with from Volvo in Helmond.

[480s partner]

I don't believe; they did most of interior in beige and and left gray door upholstery

If it is this one, then yes, I think the grey parts don't look so good with the rest in beige.

[480s partner]

TF-18-VT or PV-JN-78 is a real US 480. Everything inside of the car is original.

That car was for sale, in 2004/05 on marktplaats, with uncolored bumper, Pollux wheels, without the skirst, and not lowered.

Daniel, this car is NOT an american car. Just have a look at the identification plate: the 9th digit is "E" ... for "Europe". US cars have a number at that position

SR-66-YZ was a real US car, right?

If I am not mistaken, VIN was XLBEX1930JC502341. So, the 9th digit is how you can tell it is a US car?

What about TR-79-ZK? Or HIT 124? Anyone knew what VIN those cars had?

[Daniel480]

It´s a used car, so who can know what a previous owner has done with that car...