1989 760 Turbo Estate for sale

Will760T · Dec 27th, 2019, 07:18

I bought this car earlier in the year to help with furniture removal/storage - we moved a quarter of a mile and so a removal company felt overkill. It's performed its duties admirably, but now it is no longer being used, it has to go.

Pictures to follow, but it is a mid-blue metallic, with blue velour in great condition, heated front seats, electric drivers seat, air con, original radio, occasional seats in boot etc

I didn't expect to get too attached to this car, but on the drive home it just felt right. I then ended up treating it to a service, some new rear springs, new number plates, replacement electric aerial, a genuine load liner, and a long aluminium roof rack. I also replaced the tailgate and struts, as the original one had some aluminium corrosion. I never got around to refitting the carefully removed 760 turbo intercooler badges, so it is currently unbadged, but I have the badges wrapped up and ready to fit. MOT is due in Feb, and there's loads of paperwork to show what has been done over the years. It's currently on around 128,000 miles.

This car is by no means perfect - there is list of niggles (sunroof was working, now it isn't, headlining is removed, but I have it, mirror glass keeps coming loose) - but nothing that has any bearing on the drive, which is smooth and surprisingly lively. I've happily nipped round the M25 collecting things in it and it is quite at home at the speed limit.

In terms of bodywork, its a great 10ft car, and I have had plenty of positive comments at the petrol station and storage unit, but again it isn't perfect.

In short, this has been a fantastic car, which I'll be sorry to let go. I'm located in Brentwood, Essex. Open to sensible offers, and of course any questions.

James_N · Dec 27th, 2019, 12:39

Pictures and a price would help things here

sounds a good car

Will760T · Dec 27th, 2019, 17:50

Right, time to add some photos...

https://photos.google.com/search/_tr...S-35_LKDA--LWr

Will760T · Dec 27th, 2019, 17:52

Right, trying to get the hang of this

Will760T · Dec 27th, 2019, 18:19

A few more photos - I have others, if helpful

volvo always · Dec 27th, 2019, 20:53

Looks very nice.

Does the Ac work?

Be a nice car for someone.

Is it the intercooled model?

James.

AllHailKingVolvo · Dec 27th, 2019, 20:56

What price do you have in mind?

Will760T · Dec 27th, 2019, 21:18

Yes, its the intercooler model. I don't know if the AC works - there is a light on the dash which is flashing, and the previous owner told me this was related to the headliner being down. I don't know enough about these cars to know if that is right, so best assume not.

In terms of pricing, I'm looking for £1,000.

360beast · Dec 28th, 2019, 09:06

Where is the flashing light? Got a photo?

There is no light on the dash linked to the headlining so they were talking out of their butt on that one and probably pulling the wool over your eyes on purpose.

tofufi · Dec 28th, 2019, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360beast

There is no light on the dash linked to the headlining so they were talking out of their butt on that one and probably pulling the wool over your eyes on purpose.

Actually, there could be some truth in it. This has has ECC climate control, which has a sensor (temperature) in the interior lamp. Without this the system won't know the car interior temperature, so won't function properly. The ECC panel flashes the air conditioning lamp (blue) when a fault occurs.

Dec 27th, 2019, 07:18	#1
Will760T New Member Last Online: May 18th, 2020 23:33 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Brentwood	1989 760 Turbo Estate for sale I bought this car earlier in the year to help with furniture removal/storage - we moved a quarter of a mile and so a removal company felt overkill. It's performed its duties admirably, but now it is no longer being used, it has to go. Pictures to follow, but it is a mid-blue metallic, with blue velour in great condition, heated front seats, electric drivers seat, air con, original radio, occasional seats in boot etc I didn't expect to get too attached to this car, but on the drive home it just felt right. I then ended up treating it to a service, some new rear springs, new number plates, replacement electric aerial, a genuine load liner, and a long aluminium roof rack. I also replaced the tailgate and struts, as the original one had some aluminium corrosion. I never got around to refitting the carefully removed 760 turbo intercooler badges, so it is currently unbadged, but I have the badges wrapped up and ready to fit. MOT is due in Feb, and there's loads of paperwork to show what has been done over the years. It's currently on around 128,000 miles. This car is by no means perfect - there is list of niggles (sunroof was working, now it isn't, headlining is removed, but I have it, mirror glass keeps coming loose) - but nothing that has any bearing on the drive, which is smooth and surprisingly lively. I've happily nipped round the M25 collecting things in it and it is quite at home at the speed limit. In terms of bodywork, its a great 10ft car, and I have had plenty of positive comments at the petrol station and storage unit, but again it isn't perfect. In short, this has been a fantastic car, which I'll be sorry to let go. I'm located in Brentwood, Essex. Open to sensible offers, and of course any questions.

Dec 27th, 2019, 12:39	#2
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	Pictures and a price would help things here sounds a good car __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Dec 27th, 2019, 20:56	#7
AllHailKingVolvo Ye olde Volvii galore! Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sherborne	What price do you have in mind? __________________ Barges of Distinction: '96 945 SE LPT M90 '95 945 GLE D24TIC M90 ‘88 745 GL B200E M47

Dec 27th, 2019, 17:50	#3
Will760T New Member Last Online: May 18th, 2020 23:33 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Brentwood	Right, time to add some photos... https://photos.google.com/search/_tr...S-35_LKDA--LWr

Dec 27th, 2019, 20:53	#6
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:51 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Looks very nice. Does the Ac work? Be a nice car for someone. Is it the intercooled model? James.

Dec 27th, 2019, 21:18	#8
Will760T New Member Last Online: May 18th, 2020 23:33 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Brentwood	Yes, its the intercooler model. I don't know if the AC works - there is a light on the dash which is flashing, and the previous owner told me this was related to the headliner being down. I don't know enough about these cars to know if that is right, so best assume not. In terms of pricing, I'm looking for £1,000.

Dec 28th, 2019, 09:06	#9
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 13:48 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Where is the flashing light? Got a photo? There is no light on the dash linked to the headlining so they were talking out of their butt on that one and probably pulling the wool over your eyes on purpose.

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