480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
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480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 441192640/
It's with a heavy heart that I have listed my 480. I have had a family bereavement and I have to be realistic and admit to myself that I am just not going to get the time for the foreseeable future to either enjoy my 480 or to do the work that it needs to turn it from a great, day to day runner to a really nice example that will be well worth keeping for the long term.
I hope it's not too long before I am able to own another one and to do the trips to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany that I dreamed about - especially during the pandemic lockdowns.
The Facebook marketplace listing is both full and frank - it sums up the pluses and the minuses. If it was a pile of crap I would not post it here. It's a great runner that does need some work. What 480 doesn't?
It's with a heavy heart that I have listed my 480. I have had a family bereavement and I have to be realistic and admit to myself that I am just not going to get the time for the foreseeable future to either enjoy my 480 or to do the work that it needs to turn it from a great, day to day runner to a really nice example that will be well worth keeping for the long term.
I hope it's not too long before I am able to own another one and to do the trips to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany that I dreamed about - especially during the pandemic lockdowns.
The Facebook marketplace listing is both full and frank - it sums up the pluses and the minuses. If it was a pile of crap I would not post it here. It's a great runner that does need some work. What 480 doesn't?
480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995
480 GT - M586 TMF - August 1994
480 GT - M586 TMF - August 1994
Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Looks a nice car to me, Martin.
Your ad is honest, and it's a 27 year old car so it's not going to be perfect. Sorry to see you having to part with it, but there will be another when the time comes!
Good luck with the sale.
David
Your ad is honest, and it's a 27 year old car so it's not going to be perfect. Sorry to see you having to part with it, but there will be another when the time comes!
Good luck with the sale.
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!
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Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Thanks David - I read too many fairytale descriptions of 480s when I was looking for one. I wouldn't do that to someone else. I believe my description is both honest and accurate.
I am in no huge rush to sell and I would like it to go to someone who will look after it and enjoy it. I know that was certainly the case with the previous owners, as I have been in contact with one of them in the past year. He was pleased to hear it's still on the road as he loved the car. As we all know, far too many decent 480 examples have been scrapped in the past 15 years or so - hence their relative rarity now.
One of these days I would love a GT or one of the two tone 480s. That's probably at least a year or two away though now. I hope I can find a good one come that time
I am in no huge rush to sell and I would like it to go to someone who will look after it and enjoy it. I know that was certainly the case with the previous owners, as I have been in contact with one of them in the past year. He was pleased to hear it's still on the road as he loved the car. As we all know, far too many decent 480 examples have been scrapped in the past 15 years or so - hence their relative rarity now.
One of these days I would love a GT or one of the two tone 480s. That's probably at least a year or two away though now. I hope I can find a good one come that time
480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995
480 GT - M586 TMF - August 1994
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Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
How’s it going having to deal with the bottom feeders on Facebook?
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)
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Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
It's going James - quite a few time wasters, but that was to be expected really.
Fortunately I am in no big rush to sell my 480 and I am looking forward to taking it over to the Isle of Wight in a couple of weeks time.
Fortunately I am in no big rush to sell my 480 and I am looking forward to taking it over to the Isle of Wight in a couple of weeks time.
480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995
480 GT - M586 TMF - August 1994
480 GT - M586 TMF - August 1994
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Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
As long as it’s no great surprise! Bon voyage to the Isle of Wight mate!
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)
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Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
Thanks James - Facebook Marketplace is a strange world, especially when it comes to cars
480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995
480 GT - M586 TMF - August 1994
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Re: 480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995 - MOT to 6 Dec 22
A quick update - MOT passed today and covered to 6 December 2023Martin63 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:39 amhttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 441192640/
It's with a heavy heart that I have listed my 480. I have had a family bereavement and I have to be realistic and admit to myself that I am just not going to get the time for the foreseeable future to either enjoy my 480 or to do the work that it needs to turn it from a great, day to day runner to a really nice example that will be well worth keeping for the long term.
I hope it's not too long before I am able to own another one and to do the trips to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany that I dreamed about - especially during the pandemic lockdowns.
The Facebook marketplace listing is both full and frank - it sums up the pluses and the minuses. If it was a pile of crap I would not post it here. It's a great runner that does need some work. What 480 doesn't?
480 ES - M696 UFC - January 1995
480 GT - M586 TMF - August 1994
480 GT - M586 TMF - August 1994