After an Amazon - Page 2

Alf ista · Jun 4th, 2009, 11:38

I see in the current (June) edition of Practical Classics on page 129 there is a 2 door Amazon for sale. The ad is for a company called "Bob's Affordable Classics". He always has a lot of stuff in every month. This ad dosent give the year but it looks like a late model and it has twin carbs. It has a blue body with a light coloured roof. It says it has some history, new mot, full sunshine roof and is of course in lovely condition, but he would say that wouldnt he... Price is £2950. He dosent appear to have a website but gives phone numbers: 07719995514 (M) and 01564779746 (H). Address is Near Junction 5, M42. Oh, and he also has 2 rusty estates that need re-building for £999 for the pair.
Good hunting, Hugh.

dgbalfour · Jun 8th, 2009, 18:30

Thanks Hugh, I'll check that one out if I can get over there.

I added a nice 1965 121 to the list of cars I've seen today. It's the blue one currently on eBay and I'm in two minds as to whether or not I bid, and if so, how much.

It's generally sound on top, although the underbody has suffered a bit from corrosion, but the paintwork is in a good state. The underseal has been very thickly applied - was this something Volvo tended to do at the factory? It's beginning to bulge and crack, can't decide whether this a sign of water underneath or just of old age and therefore nothing to worry about.

The oil, water and brake fluid will obviously all need changing as it's been standing for ten years. Forgot to look at the brake flexi's, but I don't know if I'd trust them? Likewise tyres of that age may not last long...

Plus the chrome has come off one of the bumpers in places, and I bet that's expensive!

David

Alf ista · Jun 8th, 2009, 20:01

Yup, replacing the chrome can be expensive.... But with patience stuff comes up on ebay. I got a perfect front corner portion bumper for my car for 40 quid. Only problem is, its too perfect, now it shows up the rest of my chrome....
I wouldnt trust any old tyres that have been sitting for years. At the least they will have a flat spot, at the worst one of them will blow as you are going down the motorway, with predictable results!! Your only contact with the road is four small patches of rubber, dont scrimp here. Anyway 165 15's are relatively cheap.
Best of luck with the search. Keep at it, persaverance will pay off in the end.
Hugh

MMC · Jun 15th, 2009, 00:49

Hi David

Still searching - but nothing just yet. Mind you - just had this little beauty back from the restorers:

So at least I have something to play with! It'll eventually go to fund the Amo - assuming I can ever find one!!

Cheers

Mark

dgbalfour · Jul 7th, 2009, 19:24

That Golf looks smashing, I don't even have anything to play with at the moment! I'm so desperate for some old fashioned fun I've been repairing rust on a Ford KA this weekend. Hard times.

I'll go and have a look at the 131 on eBay in Wolverhampton this week if I get a chance, but I think it'll exceed my budget. I haven't seen that many for sale recently.

There's also this beauty in Chile if anybody's got a spare £20k! It has a bench front seat...
http://www.carandclassic.com/car/C101277/

David

MMC · Jul 7th, 2009, 20:23

Hi David

Tim, the chap selling the Amo in W'hampton seems like a splendid chap - very friendly and helpful on the phone. Think a lot of work was done to it by Charlie from Oxford as well, so should be pretty sound.

I'd be keen, but, as you say, it's probably going to fetch serious money.

Jun 4th, 2009, 11:38	#11
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	I see in the current (June) edition of Practical Classics on page 129 there is a 2 door Amazon for sale. The ad is for a company called "Bob's Affordable Classics". He always has a lot of stuff in every month. This ad dosent give the year but it looks like a late model and it has twin carbs. It has a blue body with a light coloured roof. It says it has some history, new mot, full sunshine roof and is of course in lovely condition, but he would say that wouldnt he... Price is £2950. He dosent appear to have a website but gives phone numbers: 07719995514 (M) and 01564779746 (H). Address is Near Junction 5, M42. Oh, and he also has 2 rusty estates that need re-building for £999 for the pair. Good hunting, Hugh. __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Jun 8th, 2009, 20:01	#13
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	Yup, replacing the chrome can be expensive.... But with patience stuff comes up on ebay. I got a perfect front corner portion bumper for my car for 40 quid. Only problem is, its too perfect, now it shows up the rest of my chrome.... I wouldnt trust any old tyres that have been sitting for years. At the least they will have a flat spot, at the worst one of them will blow as you are going down the motorway, with predictable results!! Your only contact with the road is four small patches of rubber, dont scrimp here. Anyway 165 15's are relatively cheap. Best of luck with the search. Keep at it, persaverance will pay off in the end. Hugh __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Jul 7th, 2009, 19:24	#15
dgbalfour VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:14 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bedford	Still looking... That Golf looks smashing, I don't even have anything to play with at the moment! I'm so desperate for some old fashioned fun I've been repairing rust on a Ford KA this weekend. Hard times. I'll go and have a look at the 131 on eBay in Wolverhampton this week if I get a chance, but I think it'll exceed my budget. I haven't seen that many for sale recently. There's also this beauty in Chile if anybody's got a spare £20k! It has a bench front seat... http://www.carandclassic.com/car/C101277/ David

Jun 8th, 2009, 18:30	#12
dgbalfour VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:14 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bedford	Thanks Hugh, I'll check that one out if I can get over there. I added a nice 1965 121 to the list of cars I've seen today. It's the blue one currently on eBay and I'm in two minds as to whether or not I bid, and if so, how much. It's generally sound on top, although the underbody has suffered a bit from corrosion, but the paintwork is in a good state. The underseal has been very thickly applied - was this something Volvo tended to do at the factory? It's beginning to bulge and crack, can't decide whether this a sign of water underneath or just of old age and therefore nothing to worry about. The oil, water and brake fluid will obviously all need changing as it's been standing for ten years. Forgot to look at the brake flexi's, but I don't know if I'd trust them? Likewise tyres of that age may not last long... Plus the chrome has come off one of the bumpers in places, and I bet that's expensive! David

Jun 15th, 2009, 00:49	#14
MMC Somewhat corroded member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2023 10:20 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bampton, West Oxfordshire	Hi David Still searching - but nothing just yet. Mind you - just had this little beauty back from the restorers: So at least I have something to play with! It'll eventually go to fund the Amo - assuming I can ever find one!! Cheers Mark

Jul 7th, 2009, 20:23	#16
MMC Somewhat corroded member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2023 10:20 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bampton, West Oxfordshire	Hi David Tim, the chap selling the Amo in W'hampton seems like a splendid chap - very friendly and helpful on the phone. Think a lot of work was done to it by Charlie from Oxford as well, so should be pretty sound. I'd be keen, but, as you say, it's probably going to fetch serious money.

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