Volvo P1800 Needed for TV Appearance

WDealer · May 17th, 2010, 17:55

Hi all,

I'm part of the production team for Wheeler Dealers. As part of the new series we're featuring a '68 P1800 S. For those of you not aware Wheeler Dealers is a program where we buy iconic cars, fix their faults and then sell them on for a profit.

At the beggining of the episode we always film a 'pristine version' of the featured vehicle. This is to show the viewer how good the vehicle can look and what we're trying to achieve by the end of the program.

As such we need a P1800 to film that is in good condition (possibly having undergone a resto). If you have such a car and want to have it featured on TV, please PM with your availability over the next three weeks. We would only require you for half a day and would supply a DVD of the finished program after its aired as a memento.

Look forward to hearing from you.

hobbes · May 17th, 2010, 18:28

Would have thought that you would use Mike Brewers car as that had had a full restro done on it.
http://www.wheelerdealer.com/index.p...apper&Itemid=6

WDealer · May 18th, 2010, 12:43

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Originally Posted by hobbes

Would have thought that you would use Mike Brewers car as that had had a full restro done on it.
http://www.wheelerdealer.com/index.p...apper&Itemid=6

Its something we have considered, although it is exactly the same colour as our Volvo and we like to have a bit of variety in the cars throughout the programme.

Burdekin · Jul 8th, 2010, 12:37

Is this them trying to sell the car now? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-P1800-S-...item3caed6f040

High price, wonder how good the bodywork is?

redcar · Jul 8th, 2010, 12:45

hmmmm.. not the biggest restore i've ever seen...

except for painting the rocker cover, the rest of the stuff they've listed is pretty much day to day running costs.

tdz840 · Jul 8th, 2010, 18:11

They used my car as the 'pristine' car, had it for nearly a day.
was filmed at Longcross near London but despite the distance no offer of compensation; even petrol costs. I would have turned it down but it would have been nice to be offered. They did buy me a sandwich though

Show is sold all over the world.
Russ

AidanC · Jul 8th, 2010, 18:41

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Originally Posted by tdz840

They used my car as the 'pristine' car, had it for nearly a day.
was filmed at Longcross near London but despite the distance no offer of compensation; even petrol costs. I would have turned it down but it would have been nice to be offered. They did buy me a sandwich though

Show is sold all over the world.
Russ

Your car looks great - looking forward to seeing it in the new series

amazondean · Jul 9th, 2010, 11:29

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Originally Posted by mitch1971

Is this them trying to sell the car now? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-P1800-S-...item3caed6f040

High price, wonder how good the bodywork is?

Definately one for the magnet. Buyer beware!!

Burdekin · Jul 9th, 2010, 12:39

Mr T might have something to say about the person who buy's this one.. ;-) but then again the pessimist in me might be coming out.

May 17th, 2010, 17:55	#1
WDealer New Member Last Online: May 24th, 2010 10:08 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London	Volvo P1800 Needed for TV Appearance Hi all, I'm part of the production team for Wheeler Dealers. As part of the new series we're featuring a '68 P1800 S. For those of you not aware Wheeler Dealers is a program where we buy iconic cars, fix their faults and then sell them on for a profit. At the beggining of the episode we always film a 'pristine version' of the featured vehicle. This is to show the viewer how good the vehicle can look and what we're trying to achieve by the end of the program. As such we need a P1800 to film that is in good condition (possibly having undergone a resto). If you have such a car and want to have it featured on TV, please PM with your availability over the next three weeks. We would only require you for half a day and would supply a DVD of the finished program after its aired as a memento. Look forward to hearing from you. Last edited by WDealer; May 17th, 2010 at 18:01.

Jul 8th, 2010, 12:37	#4
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: May 21st, 2024 08:18 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Anyone going for a look see? Is this them trying to sell the car now? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-P1800-S-...item3caed6f040 High price, wonder how good the bodywork is?

May 17th, 2010, 18:28	#2
hobbes Junior Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2014 21:53 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: melton mowbray	Would have thought that you would use Mike Brewers car as that had had a full restro done on it. http://www.wheelerdealer.com/index.p...apper&Itemid=6

Jul 8th, 2010, 12:45	#5
redcar foot in mouth specialist Last Online: Sep 6th, 2016 22:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland	hmmmm.. not the biggest restore i've ever seen... except for painting the rocker cover, the rest of the stuff they've listed is pretty much day to day running costs.

Jul 9th, 2010, 12:39	#9
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: May 21st, 2024 08:18 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Mr T might have something to say about the person who buy's this one.. ;-) but then again the pessimist in me might be coming out.

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