Seen these?

Oilydad · May 31st, 2010, 15:53

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1972-VOLVO-164...item4aa1930d6a

john h · May 31st, 2010, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oilydad

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1972-VOLVO-164...item4aa1930d6a

Yes, I have been to view the cars.

If anyone is seriously interested in bidding, please PM me and I will pass on my opinions.

John

minesa240x3 · May 31st, 2010, 17:46

Very nice to look at but probably too much work for the average classic driver.Maybe a good well aquiped workshop.But for anyone with such a setup who could pass up on TWO lovely motors.
Thanks Brian.
No bids yet?

john h · Jun 1st, 2010, 17:24

Bidding went up to £1500, which I find amazing having seen the cars. I hope the buyer is happy, but I have a funny feeling we might see a relisting

John

Oilydad · Jun 2nd, 2010, 12:54

I'd have been happy (without seeing the cars) to bid probably 'up to' around £1000 for the 2 cars............but I would have wanted to go and see them. Not too far off retirement I'm looking for a suitable project. Not necessarily a restoration, but still pooling ideas. The only thing that prevented me from going to look at these is the fact that I simply don't have that sort of spare space.

Willingness, Yes. Mechanical and Electrical know how, Yes Welding and bodywork etc Yes,.......... but space......sadly that's a NO....!!

With the right attention, I reckon these could well become an excellent investment.

But it will need Lerv!!

capt jack · Jun 2nd, 2010, 13:04

Like John, I went to see these cars. Both were certainly not past repair, but the bodywork required would be pretty significant.

As has been said, well within the capabilities of someone with the skills, cash, time, space and equipment to do the job properly.

To be fair, a valuation of around the £1000 mark for the two cars and the pile of spares - including some brand new repair panels - would be about right.

If they were bought unseen then the winning bidder might of course have second thoughts when he arrives to take his prize away, so a re-listing is always possible!

Jack

john h · Jun 2nd, 2010, 13:21

The "spares car" (RTS) was better and could be restored. As a guideline estimate, I think a professional restoration to a decent (but not concours winning) standard would cost £4-5000.

The other car was much more far gone, and very bodged. Not quite a definite scapper but... well... best rearrange these words to make a well known phrase or sentence:

it touch a with pole would barge I not

John

Jun 1st, 2010, 17:24	#4
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 17:34 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Bidding went up to £1500, which I find amazing having seen the cars. I hope the buyer is happy, but I have a funny feeling we might see a relisting John __________________ XX

Jun 2nd, 2010, 12:54	#5
Oilydad Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2016 21:21 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exeter Devon	I'd have been happy (without seeing the cars) to bid probably 'up to' around £1000 for the 2 cars............but I would have wanted to go and see them. Not too far off retirement I'm looking for a suitable project. Not necessarily a restoration, but still pooling ideas. The only thing that prevented me from going to look at these is the fact that I simply don't have that sort of spare space. Willingness, Yes. Mechanical and Electrical know how, Yes Welding and bodywork etc Yes,.......... but space......sadly that's a NO....!! With the right attention, I reckon these could well become an excellent investment. But it will need Lerv!! __________________ Are We Nearly There Yet! No longer a VOLVO owner, not by choice, but 'cause they don't make proper Volvos any more!

Jun 2nd, 2010, 13:04	#6
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: May 21st, 2024 20:19 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	164 twins Like John, I went to see these cars. Both were certainly not past repair, but the bodywork required would be pretty significant. As has been said, well within the capabilities of someone with the skills, cash, time, space and equipment to do the job properly. To be fair, a valuation of around the £1000 mark for the two cars and the pile of spares - including some brand new repair panels - would be about right. If they were bought unseen then the winning bidder might of course have second thoughts when he arrives to take his prize away, so a re-listing is always possible! Jack

Jun 2nd, 2010, 13:21	#7
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 17:34 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	The "spares car" (RTS) was better and could be restored. As a guideline estimate, I think a professional restoration to a decent (but not concours winning) standard would cost £4-5000. The other car was much more far gone, and very bodged. Not quite a definite scapper but... well... best rearrange these words to make a well known phrase or sentence: it touch a with pole would barge I not John __________________ XX

May 31st, 2010, 17:46	#3
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Very nice to look at but probably too much work for the average classic driver.Maybe a good well aquiped workshop.But for anyone with such a setup who could pass up on TWO lovely motors. Thanks Brian. No bids yet?

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