Amazon: - Where to look to buy an Amazon Estate - Page 2

Dunx · Feb 29th, 2016, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdz840

At a Norfolk Classic Car Dealers😜

I bid the maximum I would pay for that one on the day, so won't be going down that route.

swedishandgerman · Feb 29th, 2016, 13:50

Good luck in finding one! I took years to find mine!

I have to say I have no idea what the value of Amazon Estates are nowadays as I haven't seen a decent one for sale for a long, long time. There are a few resto jobs for sale from time to time, but good ones - even roadworthy ones - just don't seem to come up for sale.

I know I'm biased because I think they are the most practical and usable classic car out there, but when you compare the values of the Amazon Estates that have been for sale in the past couple of years to a Citroen DS Safari and some more modern things like Mercedes W123 it doesn't make sense to me; there's no reason a DS Safari is worth double, right?

Dunx · Feb 29th, 2016, 14:08

Thanks. If I don't get the one I looked at at the weekend I will have a look at picking one up in Holland. Left hand drive doesn't bother me, especially as I plan to use it in Sweden a fair bit.

I must admit to always having wanted a DS or SM one day. I have had a couple 2cvs and enjoyed going to the French rallies. But as you say, the Amazon estate has always seemed the most practical of the classics, and one of the most elegant.

Derek UK · Feb 29th, 2016, 16:39

As I said pre auction
"Dealer prices in the UK can be a bit eye watering and if the one that is coming up for auction is bought by a dealer, expect it to be up for sale soon after with a good(bad) jump in price. Better that you buy it if you like it and it's in your price range."

Link to the Norfolk dealer please, out of interest.

yappy · Mar 3rd, 2016, 19:56

I found mine on Car and Classic, it had been on for 6 weeks and no-one had looked at it!? It was MOTed for 10 months and ready to go, with a full history and over £1000 worth of spares including roof rack and overdrive gearbox. It will need inner wings pretty soon but just needed a service and a couple of tyres. I've done 2000 miles so far with just a brake light switch letting me down.

Good cars are out there, I wasn't seriously looking when I found this, it just popped up from nowhere. They usually come along when you least expect it.

Keep looking - good luck

Peter

123GT-AMAZON · Mar 3rd, 2016, 20:09

Hi ya

I have a green amazon estate with tan interior at the body'shop ATM wil be for sale soon OD gearbox fitted ATM

If any good feel free to contact me

Kind regards
Robert.w

phholden · Mar 3rd, 2016, 20:52

The one at South Norfolk Classics is now on ebay as a classified ad at 8,995

Dunx · Mar 4th, 2016, 06:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by 123GT-AMAZON

Hi ya

I have a green amazon estate with tan interior at the body'shop ATM wil be for sale soon OD gearbox fitted ATM

If any good feel free to contact me

Kind regards
Robert.w

Thanks, there is one I put my name down for that isn't quite ready yet, so i need to wait to see what happens with that one. If I don't get it, I will be back in touch.

beachy · Mar 8th, 2016, 14:08

Hi I have a 1967 Volvo Amazon Estate. For sale. Not very far from you just over the bridge in Newport. The car has been fully restored re sprayed chrome new body parts FULL m o t till May. been to many shows one just down the road from you at Berkley Castle. full service history Ready to GO. beachy PHOTOS on Classic Cars co uk

Derek UK · Mar 8th, 2016, 14:23

Hi Beachy.
Do I have your car on my estate database? A reg number is all I need if you are willing to share. Thanks

Feb 29th, 2016, 13:50	#12
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	Good luck in finding one! I took years to find mine! I have to say I have no idea what the value of Amazon Estates are nowadays as I haven't seen a decent one for sale for a long, long time. There are a few resto jobs for sale from time to time, but good ones - even roadworthy ones - just don't seem to come up for sale. I know I'm biased because I think they are the most practical and usable classic car out there, but when you compare the values of the Amazon Estates that have been for sale in the past couple of years to a Citroen DS Safari and some more modern things like Mercedes W123 it doesn't make sense to me; there's no reason a DS Safari is worth double, right? __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

Mar 3rd, 2016, 19:56	#15
yappy volvo owner Last Online: Jan 14th, 2020 09:36 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Emlyn	They do exist. I found mine on Car and Classic, it had been on for 6 weeks and no-one had looked at it!? It was MOTed for 10 months and ready to go, with a full history and over £1000 worth of spares including roof rack and overdrive gearbox. It will need inner wings pretty soon but just needed a service and a couple of tyres. I've done 2000 miles so far with just a brake light switch letting me down. Good cars are out there, I wasn't seriously looking when I found this, it just popped up from nowhere. They usually come along when you least expect it. Keep looking - good luck Peter __________________ 1961 122s B18 1968 221 1992 240 Torslanda so far...

Mar 3rd, 2016, 20:09	#16
123GT-AMAZON 1800necwinner Last Online: Today 12:07 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Anglia ,Suffolk , uk	Hi ya I have a green amazon estate with tan interior at the body'shop ATM wil be for sale soon OD gearbox fitted ATM If any good feel free to contact me Kind regards Robert.w __________________ I grew up on classic volvos hence my passion for them born and breed into the lifestyle !

Mar 8th, 2016, 14:08	#19
beachy Junior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2016 10:28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: newport gwent	looking for amazon estate Hi I have a 1967 Volvo Amazon Estate. For sale. Not very far from you just over the bridge in Newport. The car has been fully restored re sprayed chrome new body parts FULL m o t till May. been to many shows one just down the road from you at Berkley Castle. full service history Ready to GO. beachy PHOTOS on Classic Cars co uk Last edited by beachy; Mar 8th, 2016 at 14:55. Reason: new info

Feb 29th, 2016, 14:08	#13
Dunx Junior Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2017 07:48 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Cheltenham	Thanks. If I don't get the one I looked at at the weekend I will have a look at picking one up in Holland. Left hand drive doesn't bother me, especially as I plan to use it in Sweden a fair bit. I must admit to always having wanted a DS or SM one day. I have had a couple 2cvs and enjoyed going to the French rallies. But as you say, the Amazon estate has always seemed the most practical of the classics, and one of the most elegant.

Feb 29th, 2016, 16:39	#14
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:13 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	As I said pre auction "Dealer prices in the UK can be a bit eye watering and if the one that is coming up for auction is bought by a dealer, expect it to be up for sale soon after with a good(bad) jump in price. Better that you buy it if you like it and it's in your price range." Link to the Norfolk dealer please, out of interest.

Mar 3rd, 2016, 20:52	#17
phholden Junior Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2022 16:45 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bristol	The one at South Norfolk Classics is now on ebay as a classified ad at 8,995

Mar 8th, 2016, 14:23	#20
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:13 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Hi Beachy. Do I have your car on my estate database? A reg number is all I need if you are willing to share. Thanks

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