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Old Jan 26th, 2013, 18:57   #11
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First of all would like to thank the Mod Team for letting me join this group in order to let people know my Uncle wish's to sell his pride and joy

It is a Volvo 144, on a K plate Gold and i think is in VGC. It is in London with a N1 postcode Millage is 89k, he has loved this car all of its time he has had it. And looked after it but now his health means it has to go.

Here are a few photo's







If any one wants more details please feel free to contack me via PM

Dave
Hi Dave. I await your call. My number is 078 2887 9494 or forward me with a number to call you. Ta. Kassie
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Old Jan 26th, 2013, 19:46   #12
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Dave

Is car still available? If so I am interested

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Old Feb 9th, 2013, 20:30   #13
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Sorry for the late reply, problems at home. And did you recive a e mail saying that you were interessed.

Yes the car is still on the market.

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Old Feb 10th, 2013, 19:13   #14
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Hi Everyone,

Dave was kind enough to show me the car on Saturday, and us having failed to come to an agreement on it, asked me to post my opinion on here to help other prospective buyers.

I best give you a bit of information about me so you know how much to trust my opinion! I have owned a 1971 Volvo 144 for about 4 months. The reason for me wanting to buy Dave's is that most importantly I don't have overdrive, and I thought it could be cheaper than restoring mine to that standard. So far I have swapped out a brake calliper, reconditioned another, replaced some parts on the brake servo and replaced the water pump. Prior to owning a volvo I did a nut and bolt restoration of a 1952 Land Rover where I learnt the majority of my limited skills.

Dave's car is in great shape. I saw it in the day time and tried to give it a thorough once over. In hindsight I wasn't as thorough as I wanted to be but I still think I had a pretty good look.

1. Rust
Only one major bit noticed - under the bonnet on the bulkhead - the trough to guide run off from the bonnet - rusted out under the rubber seal. More severe than on my 144, but it seemed limited to the trough itself - and everything around it seemed fine.

Tried to check as much under the car as possible, one of the front jacking points was rusty but that seemed to be it. Also one of the sills had been replaced I think (as it was grey not gold). Looked neat and tidy though.

2. Sunroof
Unfortunately while demonstrating the sunroof it started to make a crunching sound and refused to shut, however I took the opportunity to look in the gutters around it and there was no rust.

3. Engine
I didn't drive the car, but Dave took me for a drive. It is the injection model of the B20 and seemed to turn over nicely. The car was already warmed up when I arrived, so I don't know what its like on a cold start.

Things I definitely didn't check and know I should have checked:
Rust around windows
Condition of rubbers etc on windows
Engine things? (like the colour/smell of coolant - I heard that's something one should check!)
Condition of steering box
Steering linkages
Front wishbones and suspension assembly
Rear suspension assembly
Rust underneath Radiator mountings

Overall it was an impressive car, and I did my best to buy it! Unfortunately my budget did not match his expectations. Being new to the classic volvo scene I am not entirely confident on what anything is worth anyway!

There was no point me listing the things I liked about it, so this is just limited to the bad points I could find.

I hope this is helpful!

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Old Feb 10th, 2013, 19:43   #15
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Just to add to my post -
I read it though and it seems negative.
I am only pointing out the bad bits as they are the key issues.
All in all the car is in fantastic shape and as far as I could tell pretty much rust free. The rear wheel wells were like new.
I think the photos on the listing don't do the car justice.
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Old Feb 10th, 2013, 20:00   #16
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Hi Reuben.

No problems at all with your report, and wish to Thank You for taking time to post it.

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Old May 25th, 2013, 19:07   #17
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The car is still on the market, asking price is £2k ono
Please PM me for further details

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Old May 25th, 2013, 20:21   #18
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say that very fair price car looks fab,good luck with sale hope finds good home
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Old May 29th, 2013, 21:47   #19
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hi dave i would like to talk to you about ur volvo regarding to buy it its the gold one can you ring me A S P on havant 02392478218 i look forward to hearing from you john.
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Old Jul 3rd, 2013, 12:44   #20
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Has this sold now? Dave I have sent you a PM
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