740 Turbo Estate 1989

Trevorh · Aug 21st, 2017, 14:46

This vehicle started life as my company car in 1989 and has been in my care ever since, so there are plenty of records including the original purchase invoice.

It has 202,000 miles on the clock, seven seats, a new exhaust and MoT until August 2018. It is kept in Groombridge which is near Tunbridge Wells on the Kent-Sussex border.

It is in fair condition but definitely not pristine; its principal functions over the past 10 years have been short trips to the station, house-moving numerous children and dump runs.

It has pale blue metallic paint and a black leather interior.

The asking price is £450 or thereabouts.

I have finally decided to sell as it is the third car in the family fleet and over the past year has covered less than 500 miles.

I think it would be a fairly straightforward restoration project.

Please contact me through this site or trevor.harrison@groombridge.com or call 01892 882536.

A Few Pictures

The roof box and locking roof bars are also available.

Casheye · Aug 21st, 2017, 19:12

Not something you probably want to hear, but someone is most likely going to buy this and turn it into a drift missile. And for £450 too. They're going to get themselves a right bargain.

Triple-S · Aug 21st, 2017, 19:22

I'm afraid you're probably right, casheye. My basic 740 cost not a lot more than the current scrap car value nowadays, and my son loves it - used every day to replace his VW and get him to clients places with the car loaded with pest repellents!
Only today I visited the local independant Volvo garage as I saw a decent-looking 740 outside it last night. That isn't for sale - original owner still loves it and it was having a bit of work done, but last week he declined giving £100 for another he was offered so the owner gave it to a group of drift-boys, no doubt to be done to death. I reminded him I still want one, for me this time....

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barkster1971 · Aug 21st, 2017, 20:25

I have emailed you regarding the box etx.

740T · Aug 26th, 2017, 00:17

Someone has to save this.

malibu412 · Aug 26th, 2017, 10:49

is this still available ?

volvo855t5 · Aug 27th, 2017, 00:19

Sent u a pm..

Trevorh · Aug 27th, 2017, 15:11

It seems I am too new a member to this forum to post private messages so if anyone would like to contact me privately about the car, please use my email address trevor.harrison@groombridge.com.

volvo855t5 · Aug 27th, 2017, 21:07

Sent u a email..

lixah · Aug 28th, 2017, 01:09

hi, will definitely have this if it's still for sale

Aug 21st, 2017, 14:46	#1
Trevorh New Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2017 19:20 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Groombridge	740 Turbo Estate 1989 This vehicle started life as my company car in 1989 and has been in my care ever since, so there are plenty of records including the original purchase invoice. It has 202,000 miles on the clock, seven seats, a new exhaust and MoT until August 2018. It is kept in Groombridge which is near Tunbridge Wells on the Kent-Sussex border. It is in fair condition but definitely not pristine; its principal functions over the past 10 years have been short trips to the station, house-moving numerous children and dump runs. It has pale blue metallic paint and a black leather interior. The asking price is £450 or thereabouts. I have finally decided to sell as it is the third car in the family fleet and over the past year has covered less than 500 miles. I think it would be a fairly straightforward restoration project. Please contact me through this site or trevor.harrison@groombridge.com or call 01892 882536. A Few Pictures The roof box and locking roof bars are also available.

Aug 21st, 2017, 20:25	#4
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 16:38 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	pm I have emailed you regarding the box etx. __________________ new engine! new car!

Aug 27th, 2017, 15:11	#8
Trevorh New Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2017 19:20 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Groombridge	Interested Parties Please Email It seems I am too new a member to this forum to post private messages so if anyone would like to contact me privately about the car, please use my email address trevor.harrison@groombridge.com.

Aug 21st, 2017, 19:12	#2
Casheye Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:43 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hayle	Not something you probably want to hear, but someone is most likely going to buy this and turn it into a drift missile. And for £450 too. They're going to get themselves a right bargain.

Aug 21st, 2017, 19:22	#3
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	I'm afraid you're probably right, casheye. My basic 740 cost not a lot more than the current scrap car value nowadays, and my son loves it - used every day to replace his VW and get him to clients places with the car loaded with pest repellents! Only today I visited the local independant Volvo garage as I saw a decent-looking 740 outside it last night. That isn't for sale - original owner still loves it and it was having a bit of work done, but last week he declined giving £100 for another he was offered so the owner gave it to a group of drift-boys, no doubt to be done to death. I reminded him I still want one, for me this time.... P

Aug 26th, 2017, 00:17	#5
740T Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 17:02 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Glasgow View Photos By: 740T	Someone has to save this.

Aug 26th, 2017, 10:49	#6
malibu412 New Member Last Online: Dec 4th, 2023 20:36 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: WISBECH	is this still available ?

Aug 27th, 2017, 00:19	#7
volvo855t5 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2019 21:27 Join Date: May 2012 Location: linconshire	Sent u a pm..

Aug 27th, 2017, 21:07	#9
volvo855t5 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2019 21:27 Join Date: May 2012 Location: linconshire	Sent u a email..

Aug 28th, 2017, 01:09	#10
lixah Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 12:16 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Staffordshire	hi, will definitely have this if it's still for sale

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