Saying hello from Oz

Lindz55 · Jun 20th, 2012, 14:12

Hi all.
Just joined and wanted to say Hi and add a few pics of my 1972 144 Deluxe (auto). We haven't owned her that long but she's now one of the family. Not much to do to get her looking spic and span. She has 75583 miles on the clock and was originally bought in Sydney. We have the original log books and a notebook with nearly everything that has ever been done to her. The only thing that doesn't work is the clock on the centre console (has anyone got any advice on that). We have just ordered a couple on new rear mud flaps. The interior is almost immaculate in blue cloth an vinyl. Headlining is also great. Anyway, I could get carried away here so I'll just attach the pics ... here goes.

Cheers
Lindsay
P.S. She's coming up for her 40th birthday in a few weeks

Billy Smalls · Jun 20th, 2012, 20:03

Hi there

wow - it looks there's NOTHING to do to get her looking spic and span, really great condition.

Welcome!!!

Lindz55 · Jun 21st, 2012, 01:16

You're right ... but I'm always seeing tiny things and enlarging on them. It's time to start enjoying her but very few rallies or swap meets up here in Southern Queensland. Have had good help from the Australian Volvo Club though. Now, better go and oil some hinges

Spike1918 · Jun 21st, 2012, 01:22

Incredible condition, lovely old motor.

Thom12 · Jun 21st, 2012, 01:23

What a brilliant example of a Volvo! It looks stunning! Congrats.

Welcome to the forums.

Lindz55 · Jun 21st, 2012, 09:30

Thanks all for your comments and, you're right. We were lucky to get such a good example of this model. The mud flaps arrived today; original Volvo, so I'll be putting those on this weekend. Catherine's slowly getting used to the heavy steering but, hey, saves money on the gym

. There's a swap-meet coming up in Nambour (close to us) in July so we'll be going to that. The other motor on my wish list is an 1800 but seeing the prices, it might be some time. Oh well ...

Michael 727 · Jun 21st, 2012, 12:54

Very nice condition indeed. Do remember to be sun smart and protect the dash and tail lights from excessive amounts of sun.

SonyVaio · Jun 21st, 2012, 13:07

Bonza Mate! GDay and all that,

The car looks amazing, a treat to see.

to the forum.

CliffHeaton · Jun 21st, 2012, 17:49

A Beaut. Aussie weather is sure good for old gals..(cars as well)

Billy Smalls · Jun 21st, 2012, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael 727

Very nice condition indeed. Do remember to be sun smart and protect the dash and tail lights from excessive amounts of sun.

good point, my seats happen to be the same blue vinyl (but without the cloth) and the sun has really weathered the rear seat tops - and that's in the south of England!! Christ knows what sun does in Oz....

Jun 20th, 2012, 20:03	#2
Billy Smalls Master Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2023 15:34 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol	Hi there wow - it looks there's NOTHING to do to get her looking spic and span, really great condition. Welcome!!! __________________ just the one - 1970 144DL Auto

Jun 21st, 2012, 01:16	#3
Lindz55 New Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2017 09:40 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sunshine Coast	Thanks Billy You're right ... but I'm always seeing tiny things and enlarging on them. It's time to start enjoying her but very few rallies or swap meets up here in Southern Queensland. Have had good help from the Australian Volvo Club though. Now, better go and oil some hinges

Jun 21st, 2012, 01:22	#4
Spike1918 Looney Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 14:56 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here n there	Incredible condition, lovely old motor. __________________ I get into a pink Volva whenever I like, my S70 is coral red metallic. Volvo S70 SE auto 1998 vintage

Jun 21st, 2012, 01:23	#5
Thom12 Master Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2020 09:19 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ayrshire	What a brilliant example of a Volvo! It looks stunning! Congrats. Welcome to the forums. __________________ Beat the system, buy a Volvo - Ad Campaign 1971

Jun 21st, 2012, 09:30	#6
Lindz55 New Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2017 09:40 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sunshine Coast	Out in the sun Thanks all for your comments and, you're right. We were lucky to get such a good example of this model. The mud flaps arrived today; original Volvo, so I'll be putting those on this weekend. Catherine's slowly getting used to the heavy steering but, hey, saves money on the gym . There's a swap-meet coming up in Nambour (close to us) in July so we'll be going to that. The other motor on my wish list is an 1800 but seeing the prices, it might be some time. Oh well ...

Jun 21st, 2012, 12:54	#7
Michael 727 I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 25th, 2013 13:33 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brisbane	Very nice condition indeed. Do remember to be sun smart and protect the dash and tail lights from excessive amounts of sun.

Jun 21st, 2012, 13:07	#8
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Bonza Mate! GDay and all that, The car looks amazing, a treat to see. to the forum.

Jun 21st, 2012, 17:49	#9
CliffHeaton Junior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2013 17:21 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wigan	A Beaut. Aussie weather is sure good for old gals..(cars as well)

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