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Dec 14th, 2017, 16:52 | #1 |
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480 celebration possible sale...
I'm currently driving a friends 480, while my v70 is being repaired. Unfortunately due to a change in his circumstances he might have to sell it.
I'm just wondering if there would be much interest on here? There is a pic of it in one of my other posts in the 400 section (not a great pic though so will get some better ones up at the week end). So what is it: 1995 (N) 480 Celebration, 116 of 500. White 2.0 manual 115K miles (ish) It has all the usual faults: leaky boot (light seals I believe) Faulty info centre, although there is a spare which I might sort out and put in soon Missing day light lens Misty long range lights - lenses need resealing (if thats possible?) Faded rear clusters Front splitter is broken X1 rusty rear arch - saveable with some work X1 rusty rear arch - needs a bit more work than the other Some good bits: Overall the body is fairly good, apart from the main points already mentioned. Currently on a set of aftermarket tws wheels but does have the original alloys Brakes overahalled a year or so ago New front spring Its a classic! and becoming quite a rare thing. So, the important bit... value. I know its only worth what some one is willing to pay / accept but at the same time we all know the classic & collector value of the car and I don't want my friend to give it away for peanuts really. In good condition I'd expect to get around £1500-£2000 so maybe around £1K as it is? (don't shout too much! - be nice!) Let me know your thoughts, I'll try and get some better photos up at the week end. |
Dec 15th, 2017, 18:39 | #2 |
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I wish I was allowed to buy another, but unfortunately I'm not :-(
Assuming the info centre is just blank, it's most likely a small halogen bulb in the cluster. Whether they are still available is another matter.... |
Dec 29th, 2017, 15:44 | #3 |
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Low res photos now attached (hopefully!). I have all of these plus a few more in high res (about 20mp), just let me know if you want them.
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Jan 10th, 2018, 13:33 | #5 |
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I think around 1k is just about right. I will soon be selling my white 480 turbo, slightly better body-wise but similar aside from that. I was going to pitch in at around £1250.
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Jan 23rd, 2018, 18:50 | #6 |
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480 Celebration.
Sadly it's going to fail an MOT sooner or later, due to those rear lamp lenses. Judging by what I can see in the posted images, sooner rather than later! Replacements are simply unavailable. It's a great shame, but this is what's seeing off the majority of these cars.
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Jan 23rd, 2018, 18:52 | #7 |
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Those lights look OK and could be rejuvenated to a point.
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Jan 24th, 2018, 11:24 | #8 |
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I've seen a post somewhere where the guy had basically sanded the top finish of and sprayed over them with lacquer, the result was pretty good actually!
I can't for the life of me remember where I saw it though or what products he used... sorry! |
Jan 24th, 2018, 12:22 | #9 |
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I have done that with clusters, sand, wet-n-dry, rubbing compound, t-cut then wax (to protect) and they came out nice. Albeit they were not quite as faded though.
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This is still sitting about should anyone have a burning desire to buy a 480....
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