Volvo 145S Estate

Colin145Estate · Jun 5th, 2013, 02:39

Hello..

Im Rob, my dads called Colin who owns the Volvo, according to howmanyleft.co.uk theres only 2 145S Estates left on the UK roads and i've seen you on here! A white one that was for sale in dorset a few years ago??

Anyways, owned since Feb 2008 bought at Kings Lynn auction for £1200 was 1 owner from new up to 2006 where a bodyshop bought it and restored it, new wings, arches, lower respray etc...

Ever since we've had her it has ran on, pinking and just never ran smoothly, has 195,000 on the clock and the engine has been re-built twice in its life. However my dad bit the bullet a few months ago and decided to have the head off and discovered the problem, a new cylinder head, gasket, and ground in valves & a clutch and shes running smoooooooth!

We have loads of classics

1950 Ford Anglua
1969 Wolslely 16/60
1970 Morris Marina TC
1978 MG B Roadster (owned since brand new)
and the volvo

Amazingly i only have 2 pics on my phone and its proving shes a work horse!
This is one of the first proper box volvo estate with the HUGEE stainless grill

Buy yeah, though i'd post up seeing as she's rare

More pictures & more details tomorrow...

Please dont hate

Rob

WPR678B · Jun 5th, 2013, 06:22

Hi Rob,
Great to see another early 145 getting used as was meant! I have a 1970 145 in white, but mine is the base model, although I am from Dorset, mine hasn't been up for sale!

john h · Jun 5th, 2013, 06:25

Very nice!

Good to see it earning a living

John

244T · Jun 5th, 2013, 20:02

Preston....

The other day I saw a 145 heading South from Preston, in a white colour too, I was traveling in the other direction so not sure if it was an "S"

222s · Jun 5th, 2013, 20:14

Lovely. Always liked these really early 145s, as they have so many fantastic details that the later versions sadly lost.

Colin145Estate · Jun 6th, 2013, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by WPR678B

Hi Rob,
Great to see another early 145 getting used as was meant! I have a 1970 145 in white, but mine is the base model, although I am from Dorset, mine hasn't been up for sale!

Hello fella. Awesome, we've never seen another Volvo that looks just like ours and yours looks lovely

Spooky your in Dorset and another 145 was for sale a few years ago.. I Believe it was white with black leatherette seats..

Quote:

Originally Posted by john h

Very nice!

Good to see it earning a living

John

Thanks fella, shes deffo a work horse but is very much loved!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 244T

Preston....

The other day I saw a 145 heading South from Preston, in a white colour too, I was traveling in the other direction so not sure if it was an "S"

Haha, love it. Member on here prehaps?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 222s

Lovely. Always liked these really early 145s, as they have so many fantastic details that the later versions sadly lost.

Thanks buddy, yeah its a shame that so many seem to have dissapeared, i remember speaking to a guy that banger races say that 145's where too weak on the front so they didnt last long on track, think most are lost to rust

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I will get some pics up when its cleaned up and looking nice etc. Will include some pics from the top end refresh too

D200VOO · Jun 7th, 2013, 14:19

I thought I'd share my own early 145 with you - sorry for the poor i-phone pic.

It's also used as a regular car; carrying whatever needs carrying in the back and hooning around the lanes.

It started life as a single carb auto but is now twin carb and M41 'box.

I've got some "S" wing badges to fit this weekend.

There's another 1970 145 in Cheshire in white with the same blue interior as mine.

Toodle Pip

Simon

WPR678B · Jun 7th, 2013, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin145Estate

Hello fella. Awesome, we've never seen another Volvo that looks just like ours and yours looks lovely

Spooky your in Dorset and another 145 was for sale a few years ago.. I Believe it was white with black leatherette seats..

There was a white 145 for sale in Bournemouth a few months back (pictured below) that was offered on here and apart from that I haven't seen anymore 145's in the area for years and I do keep a good lookout!

guitarman · Jun 8th, 2013, 18:15

Reason they're weak at the front end is the 140/160 series have crumple zones. Wonder if Volvo ever considered a four spring system like Peugeot estates had. The Pugs had much higher load capacity (though they rusted away a bit quicker!)

Paul240480 · Jun 8th, 2013, 20:06

Great car , love the colour too, so suits the model!

Loving your list of classics.

Pics of the 16/60 please, is a two tone?

Jun 5th, 2013, 02:39	#1
Colin145Estate New Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2013 00:34 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambridgeshire	Volvo 145S Estate Hello.. Im Rob, my dads called Colin who owns the Volvo, according to howmanyleft.co.uk theres only 2 145S Estates left on the UK roads and i've seen you on here! A white one that was for sale in dorset a few years ago?? Anyways, owned since Feb 2008 bought at Kings Lynn auction for £1200 was 1 owner from new up to 2006 where a bodyshop bought it and restored it, new wings, arches, lower respray etc... Ever since we've had her it has ran on, pinking and just never ran smoothly, has 195,000 on the clock and the engine has been re-built twice in its life. However my dad bit the bullet a few months ago and decided to have the head off and discovered the problem, a new cylinder head, gasket, and ground in valves & a clutch and shes running smoooooooth! We have loads of classics 1950 Ford Anglua 1969 Wolslely 16/60 1970 Morris Marina TC 1978 MG B Roadster (owned since brand new) and the volvo Amazingly i only have 2 pics on my phone and its proving shes a work horse! This is one of the first proper box volvo estate with the HUGEE stainless grill Buy yeah, though i'd post up seeing as she's rare More pictures & more details tomorrow... Please dont hate Rob

Jun 5th, 2013, 06:22	#2
WPR678B Ex 145 owner Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 16:26 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dorset	Hi Rob, Great to see another early 145 getting used as was meant! I have a 1970 145 in white, but mine is the base model, although I am from Dorset, mine hasn't been up for sale! __________________

Jun 5th, 2013, 06:25	#3
john h VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:48 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Very nice! Good to see it earning a living John __________________ XX

Jun 5th, 2013, 20:02	#4
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	Preston Preston.... The other day I saw a 145 heading South from Preston, in a white colour too, I was traveling in the other direction so not sure if it was an "S" __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

Jun 5th, 2013, 20:14	#5
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Lovely. Always liked these really early 145s, as they have so many fantastic details that the later versions sadly lost. __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Jun 8th, 2013, 18:15	#9
guitarman Senior Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2022 14:29 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stroud	Reason they're weak at the front end is the 140/160 series have crumple zones. Wonder if Volvo ever considered a four spring system like Peugeot estates had. The Pugs had much higher load capacity (though they rusted away a bit quicker!) __________________ 1973 Volvo 164. 1972 Saab 96 1988 Benz W124 230E 2012 VW Transporter T5 LWB

Jun 8th, 2013, 20:06	#10
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Great car , love the colour too, so suits the model! Loving your list of classics. Pics of the 16/60 please, is a two tone? __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

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