1968 Amazon estate for sale

joninbude · May 15th, 2011, 18:10

I bought this car on eBay a couple of months ago. I'd like to keep her as a daily runabout and surf wagon, but am moving to a smaller place in just a few weeks and we won't have room her.

Since I bought her we have swapped in a reliable B18 motor, replaced the faulty dynamo and replaced the worn out clutch with another with plenty of life in it.

The MoT runs out July 14th and I don't forsee any problems. She starts first time every time, and pulls strongly and cleanly. The brakes and the non-overdrive gearbox are fine. She has two fibreglass front wings which means no more rust problems in that area though they might offend the purist. Many of the other panels have been bitten by the rust bug, but none are terminal. One rear window winder is faulty, and there's a chip in the front screen, and that's about it.

I had no problems on the last major run, over 500 miles, apart from with the old dynamo.

Having seen up close how good she is, and that her problems are bodily, but not severe, I figure she might be worth £2,150 to someone who wants a reliable fun car that can be used daily, and isn't looking for a shiny show queen !

She does have to go though, so my price is just a starting point, and I am open to offers.

More images can be seen here:

http://s151.photobucket.com/albums/s137/theghostjw/

All the best, Jonathan.

pez · May 15th, 2011, 20:47

looks like it has loads of potential that mate,dont think u,ll have a problem selling it,hope it goes to a good home,good luck with the sale.

swedishandgerman · May 15th, 2011, 21:41

Oh please, PLEASE will my Mini sell! Then I'll be in a position to buy.....

joninbude · May 15th, 2011, 21:46

Thanks, I'd be very happy if she finds a good home.

pez · May 15th, 2011, 21:52

for some reason the reg looks familiar,"hen" when you bought it off ebay,did you buy it from the thornaby,stockton on tees area??

mattcanuck · May 15th, 2011, 21:59

Hi John,

Would love to know more. I have cash waiting for something just like this, but I'm unable to PM you as I've not posted 30+ messages yet (I'm new to these Volvos, having just bought an 850 Estate - but I've always wanted an Amazon!) While I wait for my post count to be officially 'upped' could you do me a favour and drop me a quick line at: matt (at) matt-miles.com

I look forward to hearing from you...

Matt

joninbude · May 16th, 2011, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by pez

for some reason the reg looks familiar,"hen" when you bought it off ebay,did you buy it from the thornaby,stockton on tees area??

The chap I bought it from lived in Bolton. He'd had it a couple of years. I don't have any docs to hand to see if it was further north before then.

joninbude · May 16th, 2011, 12:38

Trying to think of other things that would need doing. The seal around the front window leaks in heavy rain, and I have a new seal to go with the car. There is a tear in the headlining, I will try and get a photo of that tonight.

joninbude · May 16th, 2011, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattcanuck

Hi John,

Would love to know more. I have cash waiting for something just like this, but I'm unable to PM you as I've not posted 30+ messages yet (I'm new to these Volvos, having just bought an 850 Estate - but I've always wanted an Amazon!) While I wait for my post count to be officially 'upped' could you do me a favour and drop me a quick line at: matt (at) matt-miles.com

I look forward to hearing from you...

Matt

Matt,

I cannot PM for too few posts, so will respond to you by email.

Cheers, Jonathan.

joninbude · May 16th, 2011, 19:18

I've just added a ton of new images that show details of the sills, rear wheel arches, floors, headlining, and any problem areas.

http://s151.photobucket.com/albums/s...zon/?start=all

I did discover that the headling has no tears in it whatsoever... I must be going mad !

May 15th, 2011, 18:10	#1
joninbude Junior Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2011 14:38 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: bude	1968 Amazon estate for sale I bought this car on eBay a couple of months ago. I'd like to keep her as a daily runabout and surf wagon, but am moving to a smaller place in just a few weeks and we won't have room her. Since I bought her we have swapped in a reliable B18 motor, replaced the faulty dynamo and replaced the worn out clutch with another with plenty of life in it. The MoT runs out July 14th and I don't forsee any problems. She starts first time every time, and pulls strongly and cleanly. The brakes and the non-overdrive gearbox are fine. She has two fibreglass front wings which means no more rust problems in that area though they might offend the purist. Many of the other panels have been bitten by the rust bug, but none are terminal. One rear window winder is faulty, and there's a chip in the front screen, and that's about it. I had no problems on the last major run, over 500 miles, apart from with the old dynamo. Having seen up close how good she is, and that her problems are bodily, but not severe, I figure she might be worth £2,150 to someone who wants a reliable fun car that can be used daily, and isn't looking for a shiny show queen ! She does have to go though, so my price is just a starting point, and I am open to offers. More images can be seen here: http://s151.photobucket.com/albums/s137/theghostjw/ All the best, Jonathan. Last edited by joninbude; May 15th, 2011 at 18:50. Reason: spelling !

May 15th, 2011, 21:41	#3
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	Oh please, PLEASE will my Mini sell! Then I'll be in a position to buy..... __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

May 15th, 2011, 20:47	#2
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	looks like it has loads of potential that mate,dont think u,ll have a problem selling it,hope it goes to a good home,good luck with the sale.

May 15th, 2011, 21:46	#4
joninbude Junior Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2011 14:38 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: bude	Thanks, I'd be very happy if she finds a good home.

May 15th, 2011, 21:52	#5
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	for some reason the reg looks familiar,"hen" when you bought it off ebay,did you buy it from the thornaby,stockton on tees area??

May 15th, 2011, 21:59	#6
mattcanuck Junior Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2023 23:36 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	Hi John, Would love to know more. I have cash waiting for something just like this, but I'm unable to PM you as I've not posted 30+ messages yet (I'm new to these Volvos, having just bought an 850 Estate - but I've always wanted an Amazon!) While I wait for my post count to be officially 'upped' could you do me a favour and drop me a quick line at: matt (at) matt-miles.com I look forward to hearing from you... Matt

May 16th, 2011, 12:38	#8
joninbude Junior Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2011 14:38 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: bude	Trying to think of other things that would need doing. The seal around the front window leaks in heavy rain, and I have a new seal to go with the car. There is a tear in the headlining, I will try and get a photo of that tonight.

May 16th, 2011, 19:18	#10
joninbude Junior Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2011 14:38 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: bude	I've just added a ton of new images that show details of the sills, rear wheel arches, floors, headlining, and any problem areas. http://s151.photobucket.com/albums/s...zon/?start=all I did discover that the headling has no tears in it whatsoever... I must be going mad !

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