The Very First 854 Produced......

940Graeme · Sep 29th, 2016, 23:55

Well that is what the ad says......!

I've a feeling it isn't, somehow, DVLA says registered 1/9/92, so an early one for sure - and in decent looking condition at a sensible price.

But what is the earliest known to the Club? I know the 850 was "unveiled" in 1991 in Sweden, but available in the UK from 1992 only?

I also thought that the GLT only came along in 1993 - which also makes this one "odd"?

Be interested to know.

Of course, if this is The Very First..... I suggest someone gets it snapped up quick!

http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classif...code=p&adPos=4

Richard_TD · Sep 30th, 2016, 17:27

I can't find it now but I'm sure I've seen Clarkson road testing a J plate 850.

Richard_TD · Sep 30th, 2016, 17:34

This one I spotted in Aviemore earlier this year was registered at the end of August, but could well be older. It's pretty much mint apart from the wheels, I'd like to think he's using these wheels to keep the original ones nice.

I read somewhere that all the early 850s were badged as GLT regardless of spec, I might have imagined that though.

2016-05-15_08-02-10 by RichardB5, on Flickr

C70 98 · Sep 30th, 2016, 17:42

No way is it the first produced, possibly one of the first for the UK (or RHD) market.

IC · Sep 30th, 2016, 18:12

https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/background_850.shtml

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Originally Posted by 940Graeme

Well that is what the ad says......!

I've a feeling it isn't, somehow, DVLA says registered 1/9/92, so an early one for sure - and in decent looking condition at a sensible price.

But what is the earliest known to the Club? I know the 850 was "unveiled" in 1991 in Sweden, but available in the UK from 1992 only?

I also thought that the GLT only came along in 1993 - which also makes this one "odd"?

Be interested to know.

Of course, if this is The Very First..... I suggest someone gets it snapped up quick!

http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classif...code=p&adPos=4

DaveNP · Sep 30th, 2016, 19:08

It's a nuance of language, as far as I can see the Volvo 850 2.0 20v GLT was the first model of the 850 so 'The first Volvo 850 produced', adding 'very' into that phrase seems to make it mean this particular car, which given that it's right hand drive I'd very much doubt.

edit: and on the subject of linguistic nuance, why is the ad written all in capitals? GRRRRR!

940Graeme · Oct 1st, 2016, 00:55

Thanks all.

After posting this, a friend of mine reminded me that he owns a J plate, registered in June 1992....... So that's answered that question then!!

George Holmer · Oct 1st, 2016, 18:20

Pretty low-spec. I had an early GLT and it had cruise, ECC, leccy windows all round, alloys.

martybelfastt5 · Oct 1st, 2016, 20:21

think it refers to fist produced 850 model maybe, that guys sells/sold a lot of lovely volvos

panddhicks · Oct 28th, 2016, 14:27

I have a 1995 850/854 SE, 2.0 petrol, 10 valve. RHD. Colour is Aubergine. I cannot seem to find much information about this model.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks and regards

Paul

Sep 29th, 2016, 23:55	#1
940Graeme Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Silloth near Carlisle, Cumbria	The Very First 854 Produced...... Well that is what the ad says......! I've a feeling it isn't, somehow, DVLA says registered 1/9/92, so an early one for sure - and in decent looking condition at a sensible price. But what is the earliest known to the Club? I know the 850 was "unveiled" in 1991 in Sweden, but available in the UK from 1992 only? I also thought that the GLT only came along in 1993 - which also makes this one "odd"? Be interested to know. Of course, if this is The Very First..... I suggest someone gets it snapped up quick! http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classif...code=p&adPos=4 __________________ Graeme 2007 XC90 SE 1998 940 Celebration

Sep 30th, 2016, 17:27	#2
Richard_TD Master Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2020 17:15 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fife	I can't find it now but I'm sure I've seen Clarkson road testing a J plate 850. __________________ 1996 Volvo 855 2.5 20V GLT

Sep 30th, 2016, 17:34	#3
Richard_TD Master Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2020 17:15 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fife	This one I spotted in Aviemore earlier this year was registered at the end of August, but could well be older. It's pretty much mint apart from the wheels, I'd like to think he's using these wheels to keep the original ones nice. I read somewhere that all the early 850s were badged as GLT regardless of spec, I might have imagined that though. 2016-05-15_08-02-10 by RichardB5, on Flickr __________________ 1996 Volvo 855 2.5 20V GLT

Sep 30th, 2016, 19:08	#6
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:52 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	It's a nuance of language, as far as I can see the Volvo 850 2.0 20v GLT was the first model of the 850 so 'The first Volvo 850 produced', adding 'very' into that phrase seems to make it mean this particular car, which given that it's right hand drive I'd very much doubt. edit: and on the subject of linguistic nuance, why is the ad written all in capitals? GRRRRR! __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg Last edited by DaveNP; Sep 30th, 2016 at 19:10.

Oct 1st, 2016, 00:55	#7
940Graeme Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Silloth near Carlisle, Cumbria	Thanks all. After posting this, a friend of mine reminded me that he owns a J plate, registered in June 1992....... So that's answered that question then!! __________________ Graeme 2007 XC90 SE 1998 940 Celebration

Sep 30th, 2016, 17:42	#4
C70 98 Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2021 20:51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle part of Volvo country	No way is it the first produced, possibly one of the first for the UK (or RHD) market.

Oct 1st, 2016, 18:20	#8
George Holmer VOC Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2023 12:51 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leuven	Pretty low-spec. I had an early GLT and it had cruise, ECC, leccy windows all round, alloys. __________________ Current: 2004 LHD Volvo V40 auto Many, many previous Volvos including a V40, a 262C, 945 LPT Polar (Belgian spec), V90, 2006 V70 petrol, 740 TDI, 940 TDI, 850 GLT, C70 2.0GT and V70 D5 auto.

Oct 1st, 2016, 20:21	#9
martybelfastt5 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2022 16:48 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: belfast View Photos By: martybelfastt5	think it refers to fist produced 850 model maybe, that guys sells/sold a lot of lovely volvos __________________ 1995 black 854 t5r man,

Oct 28th, 2016, 14:27	#10
panddhicks Junior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2017 15:47 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Malton, North Yorkshire	Very first 854 I have a 1995 850/854 SE, 2.0 petrol, 10 valve. RHD. Colour is Aubergine. I cannot seem to find much information about this model. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks and regards Paul

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