Ebay: Nothing for ages, then three nice 164s come along

Lucien · Nov 3rd, 2010, 10:14

There's been a few nice 164s on eBay all of a sudden - the nice metallic blue/green one with low miles and one owner (currently relisted), a maroon one (currently for sale) and a rather interesting manual-with-overdrive non-fuel-injected model (triple SU carbs) with period alloys and tuned engine that was sold last week by an ex rally guy.

Anyone on here own(ed) or know them? Anyone on here bought the one that sold?

woolfie1948 · Nov 11th, 2010, 22:28

I hope you are right and they are all nice ones as if all goes to plan and she passes an mot tomorrow I will be collecting MLW 76L and taking her home to meet my 18OOE who I am sure will not be happy to move over and give up her place in the garage.
I have bought various cars over many years but I expect to have the usual disturbed night tonight waking up and wondering
what have I bought?
what will I discover when I get her home?
is it all a big mistake?
The 1800E is great but seems to be getting lower, more difficult to get into and heavier to drive. Could it be my wife and I are getting older?
Anyway the 164 with pas and auto for sale a few miles down the road seemed like a good idea, but only time will tell.
No doubt I will on here be asking for help very soon.
Come to think of it I don't even know if I have to use a lead substitute and octane booster in the fuel, or the grade of engine oil to use.
Any advice on any topic concerning this car will be gratefully received.

Audrey Old · Nov 11th, 2010, 22:50

Hi Woolfie

Welcome to the select world of 164 ownership! You've bought the one car I REALLY wanted off the 'bay - even though I don't need it! I have a 164TE the same colour, but currently garaged with an auto 'box fault which must wait until the weather gets warmer again. That is my favourite colour even though I currently drive a light blue one - retired beggars can't be choosers!

Mike B isn't too far from you and frequently appears on here, but john h is the most prolific writer on 164 restoration - check his regular progress reports and photographs.

Unlike John's, my injection car is totally original and until very recently was my day/show car, being used for shopping and classic car shows. However, its shortly going back into winter storage, to be replaced over winter by a 240 estate.

Hope you look after it and its every bit as good as it looked on the pics.

Paul

john h · Nov 12th, 2010, 17:58

Hi, welcome to the 164 world, that looks a REALLY nice car!

Hope to see you and the car at some Volvo shows!

John

woolfie1948 · Nov 12th, 2010, 20:44

Thanks to Paul and John for your words of welcome.
Well it's home now and I need to clear more space in the garage as it's bigger than I thought!
It pased an MOT today with one new wiper blade and a new flasher relay.
On the drive home the heated rear window was not working but I know it was ok a few days ago when I went to look at the car. Maybe when they put the new flasher relay on they disturbed a wire on the hrw relay if they are close together?
I will have to get a workshop manual soonest (on to ebay later I suppose) as at the moment I don't even know where the relays live on this car.
The drive home was very good apart from the tickover falling away to a stall at traffic lights, not good on an automatic. Maybe I can speed up the tickover a bit tomorrow but again I think I need the manual to find which knob on the carbs to turn.
I am sure it will all be fine tomorrow if it stops raining.
Jonathan

john h · Nov 13th, 2010, 07:46

PM sent

woolfie1948 · Nov 14th, 2010, 17:30

Thanks to all who have wished me luck and given advice on the recently aquired 164
My appologies for not responding to those who have sent me a PM, without any other contact details, as I am not allowed to reply having not yet put on the minimum number of posts to do this.
I am now trying to rectify this and if succesful will respond, but if you send me another PM with your email I can do sooner it that way.

Brock05 · Nov 14th, 2010, 18:58

Welcome from another 164 newbie, although mine is an early twin-carb one, be nice to get a meet arranged for some of the classic stuff, all of the VOC meet seem to focus on newer stuff?

Lucien · Nov 15th, 2010, 11:15

Congratulations - she looks lovely. The interior looks in really good condition, which is unusual, and what great low miles! I agree with Paul on the colour. I know it's not the official name, but I always used to call it "petrol blue metallic".

If the car had been a manual version I would have been in there bidding against you!

Best bet is to put the old girl to work but to garage her when not in use. Hope it all goes well for you.

Cheers
Lucien.

Nov 3rd, 2010, 10:14	#1
Lucien VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Walton-on-Thames	Ebay: Nothing for ages, then three nice 164s come along There's been a few nice 164s on eBay all of a sudden - the nice metallic blue/green one with low miles and one owner (currently relisted), a maroon one (currently for sale) and a rather interesting manual-with-overdrive non-fuel-injected model (triple SU carbs) with period alloys and tuned engine that was sold last week by an ex rally guy. Anyone on here own(ed) or know them? Anyone on here bought the one that sold?

Nov 11th, 2010, 22:28	#2
woolfie1948 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: watford	buying a 164 I hope you are right and they are all nice ones as if all goes to plan and she passes an mot tomorrow I will be collecting MLW 76L and taking her home to meet my 18OOE who I am sure will not be happy to move over and give up her place in the garage. I have bought various cars over many years but I expect to have the usual disturbed night tonight waking up and wondering what have I bought? what will I discover when I get her home? is it all a big mistake? The 1800E is great but seems to be getting lower, more difficult to get into and heavier to drive. Could it be my wife and I are getting older? Anyway the 164 with pas and auto for sale a few miles down the road seemed like a good idea, but only time will tell. No doubt I will on here be asking for help very soon. Come to think of it I don't even know if I have to use a lead substitute and octane booster in the fuel, or the grade of engine oil to use. Any advice on any topic concerning this car will be gratefully received.

Nov 12th, 2010, 17:58	#4
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Hi, welcome to the 164 world, that looks a REALLY nice car! Hope to see you and the car at some Volvo shows! John __________________ XX

Nov 13th, 2010, 07:46	#6
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	PM sent __________________ XX

Nov 11th, 2010, 22:50	#3
Audrey Old VOC Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 12:19 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancing	Hi Woolfie Welcome to the select world of 164 ownership! You've bought the one car I REALLY wanted off the 'bay - even though I don't need it! I have a 164TE the same colour, but currently garaged with an auto 'box fault which must wait until the weather gets warmer again. That is my favourite colour even though I currently drive a light blue one - retired beggars can't be choosers! Mike B isn't too far from you and frequently appears on here, but john h is the most prolific writer on 164 restoration - check his regular progress reports and photographs. Unlike John's, my injection car is totally original and until very recently was my day/show car, being used for shopping and classic car shows. However, its shortly going back into winter storage, to be replaced over winter by a 240 estate. Hope you look after it and its every bit as good as it looked on the pics. Paul

Nov 12th, 2010, 20:44	#5
woolfie1948 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: watford	Thanks to Paul and John for your words of welcome. Well it's home now and I need to clear more space in the garage as it's bigger than I thought! It pased an MOT today with one new wiper blade and a new flasher relay. On the drive home the heated rear window was not working but I know it was ok a few days ago when I went to look at the car. Maybe when they put the new flasher relay on they disturbed a wire on the hrw relay if they are close together? I will have to get a workshop manual soonest (on to ebay later I suppose) as at the moment I don't even know where the relays live on this car. The drive home was very good apart from the tickover falling away to a stall at traffic lights, not good on an automatic. Maybe I can speed up the tickover a bit tomorrow but again I think I need the manual to find which knob on the carbs to turn. I am sure it will all be fine tomorrow if it stops raining. Jonathan

Nov 14th, 2010, 17:30	#7
woolfie1948 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: watford	Thanks to all who have wished me luck and given advice on the recently aquired 164 My appologies for not responding to those who have sent me a PM, without any other contact details, as I am not allowed to reply having not yet put on the minimum number of posts to do this. I am now trying to rectify this and if succesful will respond, but if you send me another PM with your email I can do sooner it that way.

Nov 14th, 2010, 18:58	#8
Brock05 Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2019 11:39 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Worcestershire	Welcome from another 164 newbie, although mine is an early twin-carb one, be nice to get a meet arranged for some of the classic stuff, all of the VOC meet seem to focus on newer stuff?

Nov 15th, 2010, 11:15	#9
Lucien VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Walton-on-Thames	Congratulations - she looks lovely. The interior looks in really good condition, which is unusual, and what great low miles! I agree with Paul on the colour. I know it's not the official name, but I always used to call it "petrol blue metallic". If the car had been a manual version I would have been in there bidding against you! Best bet is to put the old girl to work but to garage her when not in use. Hope it all goes well for you. Cheers Lucien.

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