1986 740GL For Slae - Page 7

GaryS40 · Jan 28th, 2015, 19:59

At least you got it sold, Em.

Gary

lixah · Jan 28th, 2015, 20:03

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Originally Posted by Em740

I had quiet a bit of interest having advertised on Car and Classic. Unfortunately all the interest flooded in, after agreeing to sell to KGF. Would have preferred to have sold it to a private buyer, but not to be.
I'm sure it will look well in their show room

glad i just picked mine up when i did then. i think these cars are going to go up in value just like the 240 did. maybe people are really starting to see the true value of them!

it's quite a coincidence actually, the one i just purchased is VERY similar to yours, its a 1988 740 2.0 manual with blue velour interior and in white! oh and it's also a "GL"

i'm sure whoever the new owner is will enjoy it very much

Cheers, Matt

peter740 · Jan 29th, 2015, 15:00

I'll be watching Retro Rides sales section to see what they market it for. Lets hope whoever the new owner is appreciates what they have.

Prufrock · Jan 29th, 2015, 16:19

Always good to hear enthusiasm for the much underrated and unappreciated 700series, here's a pic of one of mine; 1986 on a C plate 744GL, one owner before me and only 62k from new.

No doubt KGF underbid for the OPs car, and we'll no doubt see it soon on the Cars and Classic website at a premium - watch out for KGFs overlong, and often inaccurate descriptions!

Jon.

lixah · Jan 29th, 2015, 16:44

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Originally Posted by Prufrock

Always good to hear enthusiasm for the much underrated and unappreciated 700series, here's a pic of one of mine; 1986 on a C plate 744GL, one owner before me and only 62k from new.

No doubt KGF underbid for the OPs car, and we'll no doubt see it soon on the Cars and Classic website at a premium - watch out for KGFs overlong, and often inaccurate descriptions!

Jon.

the 700 series has always been my personal favorite, however i tend to go for turbos and as such they seem very rare in the uk. and trying to find a manual turbo, thats not fun!

but the pre facelift 700 shape can't be beaten in my oppinion it is the most iconic "brick" volvo in my eyes!

I didn't know white was such a popular color too, lol!

Prufrock · Jan 29th, 2015, 17:02

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Originally Posted by lixah

the 700 series has always been my personal favorite, however i tend to go for turbos and as such they seem very rare in the uk. and trying to find a manual turbo, thats not fun!

but the pre facelift 700 shape can't be beaten in my oppinion it is the most iconic "brick" volvo in my eyes!

I didn't know white was such a popular color too, lol!

You don't need to convince me, we've had one in the family for nearly 30 years, plus I've been trying to promote the 700 on here and in the club for some time.

Jon.
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lixah · Jan 29th, 2015, 17:19

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Originally Posted by Prufrock

You don't need to convince me, we've had one in the family for nearly 30 years, plus I've been trying to promote the 700 on here and in the club for some time.

Jon.
700/900/90 Register Keeper VOC.

yes, i was just saying that the 700 series always seems to have been generally much less popular here, than the rest of europe and america, here the 900 series seems to be the most popular/iconic volvo (only talking RWD)

I'm also a fan of saloons, i know they dont have the same sort of utility, but i think they look great.

GaryS40 · Jan 29th, 2015, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prufrock

Always good to hear enthusiasm for the much underrated and unappreciated 700series, here's a pic of one of mine; 1986 on a C plate 744GL, one owner before me and only 62k from new.

No doubt KGF underbid for the OPs car, and we'll no doubt see it soon on the Cars and Classic website at a premium - watch out for KGFs overlong, and often inaccurate descriptions!

Jon.

Is that a Granada saloon sitting behind the 740, Jon?

Gary

Prufrock · Jan 29th, 2015, 18:41

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Originally Posted by GaryS40

Is that a Granada saloon sitting behind the 740, Jon?

Gary

A Rover 800 saloon, sadly long gone.

Jon.

Em740 · Jan 29th, 2015, 18:47

If you go on KGF twitter page you'll see a side by side photo of my fathers 740 and a 164E.

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GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	At least you got it sold, Em. Gary __________________ Current car: 2002 V70 2.4T SE Mod's so far: Orpheus alloys, 10.1" android multimedia head unit, Nappa leather rebuilt, wood trimmed m/function steering wheel, Polestar blue and black calipers, Pipe Dynamics custom turbo back stainless steel exhaust, with 200 cell sports cat, R engine and injector rail covers, tinted rear windows. Previous cars: 1982 760 GLE saloon 1989 740 GLE estate 1991 440 S 2003 S40 S - Gone but not forgotten. ☹ 16 non Volvos.

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Em740 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2024 17:03 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Flintshire	If you go on KGF twitter page you'll see a side by side photo of my fathers 740 and a 164E.

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