Seriously?

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Well ITSv40, that of course is one of the best answers to a rather obvious and stupid question really.

Totally agree regarding the interior.

After sleeping on it, I will look to view tomorrow, if I don’t view it I know I’ll just kick myself.

Cheers
Steve

I always say the most stupid question is the one not asked Steve, in basic terms i sort of agree with ITsV40's answer but it does make you wonder when both cars look similar and are both very low mileage (sub-50k miles on both, slightly academic over the difference in mileage due to the age of the cars) so until you view both and find the real differences which might simply be the sellers greed on the £20k one, i think the real answer to your question is nobody knows!

View the Peterborough one, if it's good enough to warrant the asking price or at least a figure somewhere near it that you're happy to pay then buy it, if not, don't. I wouldn't entertain a £20k 60 year old Volvo as i don't think they're worth that yet and the seller is chancing his arm.

[Moomoo]

He’s sold it Dave according to the ad!😱

[Steve 940]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

I always say the most stupid question is the one not asked Steve, in basic terms i sort of agree with ITsV40's answer but it does make you wonder when both cars look similar and are both very low mileage (sub-50k miles on both, slightly academic over the difference in mileage due to the age of the cars) so until you view both and find the real differences which might simply be the sellers greed on the £20k one, i think the real answer to your question is nobody knows!

View the Peterborough one, if it's good enough to warrant the asking price or at least a figure somewhere near it that you're happy to pay then buy it, if not, don't. I wouldn't entertain a £20k 60 year old Volvo as i don't think they're worth that yet and the seller is chancing his arm.

Cheers Dave, and I must have looked at the advert and read / re-read the description several times.

Always keep coming back to needing to see it in the flesh, so will travel tomorrow with a steely determination to not be swayed by a pretty paint job.

Looks as though vendor would put through a new MOT as done a pre MOT according to description, the key is what the recent 'external refresh' extended to. My hunch its a quick blow over, probably covering a multitude of sins. However, I could be wrong and the main restoration 10 years or so ago is still good.

Either way, I will be able to make a decision one way or t'other.

Cheers
Steve

[Steve 940]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

He’s sold it Dave according to the ad!😱

Hi Andrew,

I take it you mean the £20k one as I saw a note in the ebay listing heading ++Sold++ a few days ago.

Might well be sold, or it of course could fall through. However I cant even convince myself £20k is a worthy spend on an old Volvo. Better half already chuntering about the £7k one

Cheers
Steve

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Hi Andrew,

I take it you mean the £20k one as I saw a note in the ebay listing heading ++Sold++ a few days ago.

Might well be sold, or it of course could fall through. However I cant even convince myself £20k is a worthy spend on an old Volvo. Better half already chuntering about the £7k one

Cheers
Steve

Yes bud , sorry to be unclear. £20k is a lot if that’s what he got for it!

All the best for tomorrow. It’s the only way to lance the boil. When you’ve seen it you’ll know.

[Steve 940]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

Yes bud , sorry to be unclear. £20k is a lot if that’s what he got for it!

All the best for tomorrow. It’s the only way to lance the boil. When you’ve seen it you’ll know.

Cheers, and the little day trip may even extend into your neck of the woods, have been keeping an eye of this little beauty for ages…..

https://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk...s/eight/370317

She doesn’t have a faintest clue about this on though, and long may that continue.

Cheers
Steve

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Cheers, and the little day trip may even extend into your neck of the woods, have been keeping an eye of this little beauty for ages…..

https://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk...s/eight/370317

She doesn’t have a faintest clue about this on though, and long may that continue.

Cheers
Steve

Oh yes, I forgot about that one!

A Morris traffic queue. 😂

Sweetie though!🥲

[Lucien]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Always keep coming back to needing to see it in the flesh, so will travel tomorrow with a steely determination to not be swayed by a pretty paint job.

Either way, I will be able to make a decision one way or t'other.

Cheers
Steve

Good luck Steve, I hope this is the one for you!

regards
Lucien

[Moomoo]

Are you there yet?😁

[Steve 940]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

Are you there yet?😁

Just back, couldn’t get hold of chap with the Morris 8 so only viewed the 145.

Basically as thought, its had a quick blow over and loads of overspray, door shuts not done etc. However, the interior was all intact, no dash splits, no radio and still had factory radio blank panel

Viewed it basically as a project motor, so proposed a deal where he gets a years ticket on it. I could then drive for next year to identify mechanical issues etc. by which time the rust will be bubbling up ready for a back to metal restoration.

ITSv40 had identified a few issues, windows winders missing, but we’re with the car, clips keep falling out, boot Volvo badge missing, in the boot, and chrome trim for bonnet also in the boot😀

Evidence of filler in rear wings as expected, but all jacking points very good and not crumbly, had new sills at some point in last few years. Front scuttle, could not find evidence of filler, but I’m certain there is probably some lurking.

OSF inner wing needs repair, as some damage caused when the bumper got bent, front grill on OSF corner it’s slightly bent, but should be able to be fixed.

Will see what he says……..🤞🤞

Cheers
Steve