Vintage Pair.

guitarman · Nov 25th, 2013, 18:21

Two 164s on Fleabay, one manual, one auto, down Daarset way, same owner.

davem3 · Nov 26th, 2013, 13:26

While I ushually buy Datsun Roadster parts on ebay I had good luck with a Saab Sonett for full restoration. The true find though was an almost new 75 164E. He started at $10,000 buy it now then after 3 listings which I kept calling him I got it for $4100. (sorry ebay you got screwed on the fee) But ebay does work. Anyone know of a 164GT dash out there?

guitarman · Nov 26th, 2013, 15:35

Lancaster, Pennsylvania? So far as I know there is no 164GT dash. There is one that was designed for the 140 series which could, of course be fitted to a 164.

Billy Smalls · Nov 26th, 2013, 16:42

I was thinking Lancaster, California?? home to Frank Zappa at some point??

Phil_S · Nov 27th, 2013, 13:02

Not mine but more here....
http://retrorides.proboards.com/thre...d-moose-update

Audrey Old · Nov 28th, 2013, 18:42

Getting back to the original subject....
A well-known member of these Forums kindly checked these cars over for me, and took no less than 84 pictures of them, a fantastic job. I always try to rescue abandoned 164s, and these fit the bill exactly as I remember when i sold the blue one to the seller....
Although not looking too bad on the advert, the blue one has rust everywhere and the yellow one looks better although the manifoldless engine appears seized. Don't be disillusioned - they would both be major and uneconomic restoration exercises, the best bits of both appearing to be the interiors. Just about every panel has rust and both bonnets have become detached from the cars due rust.
My offer for both (as spares to my fleet) has been turned down so far so expect them to be won by banger-racers (unless they don't like what they see) - hope they are on here and will read that I would like to buy both interiors for my latest aquisition.

Paul

john h · Nov 29th, 2013, 06:24

I agree Paul.

If you get the chance of either/both cars, I would be in the market for a good bonnet (not dented and very little rust) and/or, if you don't need it, a very good rear seat.

I'm sure the GT dash was available with a 6 cylinder tachometer for the 164. I have the 164 version of the later sport dash (1973 onwards) for my 164... so not for sale!

Cheers

John

WPR678B · Nov 29th, 2013, 08:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by john h

I would be in the market for a good bonnet (not dented and very little rust)

Sadly both bonnets are rusty, the blue one is very bad!

WPR678B · Nov 29th, 2013, 08:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by john h

I'm sure the GT dash was available with a 6 cylinder tachometer for the 164.

Both dashboards are the standard strip speedo type

Audrey Old · Nov 29th, 2013, 18:44

I see both went for just over £300 each: hope they were bought by an owner needing some 164 spares.
However, if the new owner would like some reimbursement I would be very interested in both car interiors - they can't be worse than in my new toy.

Paul

Nov 25th, 2013, 18:21	#1
guitarman Senior Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2022 14:29 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stroud	Vintage Pair. Two 164s on Fleabay, one manual, one auto, down Daarset way, same owner. __________________ 1973 Volvo 164. 1972 Saab 96 1988 Benz W124 230E 2012 VW Transporter T5 LWB

Nov 26th, 2013, 13:26	#2
davem3 New Member Last Online: Nov 26th, 2013 22:56 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lancaster	Volvo 164E While I ushually buy Datsun Roadster parts on ebay I had good luck with a Saab Sonett for full restoration. The true find though was an almost new 75 164E. He started at $10,000 buy it now then after 3 listings which I kept calling him I got it for $4100. (sorry ebay you got screwed on the fee) But ebay does work. Anyone know of a 164GT dash out there?

Nov 26th, 2013, 15:35	#3
guitarman Senior Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2022 14:29 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stroud	Lancaster, Pennsylvania? So far as I know there is no 164GT dash. There is one that was designed for the 140 series which could, of course be fitted to a 164. __________________ 1973 Volvo 164. 1972 Saab 96 1988 Benz W124 230E 2012 VW Transporter T5 LWB

Nov 26th, 2013, 16:42	#4
Billy Smalls Master Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2023 15:34 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol	I was thinking Lancaster, California?? home to Frank Zappa at some point?? __________________ just the one - 1970 144DL Auto

Nov 28th, 2013, 18:42	#6
Audrey Old VOC Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 12:19 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancing	Two 164s Getting back to the original subject.... A well-known member of these Forums kindly checked these cars over for me, and took no less than 84 pictures of them, a fantastic job. I always try to rescue abandoned 164s, and these fit the bill exactly as I remember when i sold the blue one to the seller.... Although not looking too bad on the advert, the blue one has rust everywhere and the yellow one looks better although the manifoldless engine appears seized. Don't be disillusioned - they would both be major and uneconomic restoration exercises, the best bits of both appearing to be the interiors. Just about every panel has rust and both bonnets have become detached from the cars due rust. My offer for both (as spares to my fleet) has been turned down so far so expect them to be won by banger-racers (unless they don't like what they see) - hope they are on here and will read that I would like to buy both interiors for my latest aquisition. Paul

Nov 27th, 2013, 13:02	#5
Phil_S Junior Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2024 22:57 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alton	Not mine but more here.... http://retrorides.proboards.com/thre...d-moose-update

Nov 29th, 2013, 06:24	#7
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	I agree Paul. If you get the chance of either/both cars, I would be in the market for a good bonnet (not dented and very little rust) and/or, if you don't need it, a very good rear seat. I'm sure the GT dash was available with a 6 cylinder tachometer for the 164. I have the 164 version of the later sport dash (1973 onwards) for my 164... so not for sale! Cheers John __________________ XX

Nov 29th, 2013, 18:44	#10
Audrey Old VOC Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 12:19 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancing	164s I see both went for just over £300 each: hope they were bought by an owner needing some 164 spares. However, if the new owner would like some reimbursement I would be very interested in both car interiors - they can't be worse than in my new toy. Paul

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