Seriously?

[Laird Scooby]

The irony is that by doing those mods he's detracted from the value of a real limited edition Anniversary model which he is at pains to point out in the listing.

Any value enhancement of it being an Anniversary model would be instantly wiped out two-fold because of the mods.

As i'm sure you know Alan, many manufacturers made limited edition models, mainly to boost sales of run-out models. With this being a 1977 car, it is to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Volvo who started in 1927 as a spin-off (yes, pun intended! ) from the Swedish Bearing Factory or as we know them, SKF (those being the initials for the Swedish words for Swedish Bearing Factory) so is a genuine limited edition, not a marketing idea to shift otherwise redundant bodyshells!

[Thekilt]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

The irony is that by doing those mods he's detracted from the value of a real limited edition Anniversary model which he is at pains to point out in the listing.

Any value enhancement of it being an Anniversary model would be instantly wiped out two-fold because of the mods.

As i'm sure you know Alan, many manufacturers made limited edition models, mainly to boost sales of run-out models. With this being a 1977 car, it is to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Volvo who started in 1927 as a spin-off (yes, pun intended! ) from the Swedish Bearing Factory or as we know them, SKF (those being the initials for the Swedish words for Swedish Bearing Factory) so is a genuine limited edition, not a marketing idea to shift otherwise redundant bodyshells!

As this is a genuine Anniversary model, would it be too difficult to return this "Modified" car back to its original condition? fromthe list, it seems the only "non standard" items are wheels, shocks and springs. Surely these wont be too difficult to obtain and revert back? i admit the pice is very steep, and the seller obviously deems his modifications "Improves" the car. It might from a handling perspective but not from an originallity persepective which is wher the money is for these cars.

[Thekilt]

Looking into the sellers other items for the aniversary volvo, i think he must be smoking something as the other items (DVD's especially) are way over priced! the transformers DVD for example is £5392 on amazon for the 1-4!

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Thekilt

As this is a genuine Anniversary model, would it be too difficult to return this "Modified" car back to its original condition? fromthe list, it seems the only "non standard" items are wheels, shocks and springs.

Here's the list :


4 new 18 x 8 alloy wheels (direct from Sweden)
4 new tyres (new wheel nuts and locks)
New top tint wind screen and new wind screen clips
4.60mm new lowering springs (classic swede)
4 new gaz shocks adjustable (classic swede)
4 new break callipers (classic swede)
4 new disc pads (classic swede)
2 new bottom ball joints (blue print)
2 new top joints (blue print) viscous fan
2 new track rod ends (blue print)
New Volvo cambelt (4 new mud flaps)
New water pump (blue print)
New cambelt tensioner (blue print)
Some new brake pipes
2 new door handles (classic swede)
New oil filter (Volvo) 4 new window rubbers (genuine Volvo)
Oil change (new brake master cylinder brook house Volvo)
4 new spark plugs (new number plates)
4 new plug leads (new carb diaphragm)
New adjustable panhard rod and new poly bushes

I've highlighted the definite mods in red and the possible mods in orange.

The poly bushes are a desirable mod in as much as they will outlast rubber and give a better ride and control, however the other stuff isn't going to be as easy or cheap as you may think.

[Thekilt]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1975-VOLV....m46890.l49286

I think just takes the biscuit to be honest! Left hand drive, not even original engine (as far as I’m aware that doesn’t classify for MOT/tax exempt?!
The interior is in poor condition and rust spots all over?? ... and he wants £10k for it?!

He must be in Crystal meth!

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Thekilt

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1975-VOLV....m46890.l49286

I think just takes the biscuit to be honest! Left hand drive, not even original engine (as far as I’m aware that doesn’t classify for MOT/tax exempt?!
The interior is in poor condition and rust spots all over?? ... and he wants £10k for it?!

He must be in Crystal meth!

It was exmpt before he did the engine swap. He also still has the original for rebuild/repair, replace oil pressure relief valve and change the oil filter.

Given his location, i doubt it's crystal meth, more like sugar beet fumes!

[dan 244]

Originally Posted by Othen

That is correct Dave, for the Historic Vehicle class all the 1981 (up to 31/12/81) will qualify on 1/4/22, and the 1982 cars (from 1/1/82) on 1/4/23, so an X registration car could be in either bracket.

MoT is slightly different - that is from the motor car's 40th birthday to the day.

Isn't that Volvo (the one the Reliant chap is selling) or a Car and Classic auction soon? In that case we will find out what it is really worth - I think my previous guess was something like £3,500, which in the light of other cars we have seen recently would seem about right.

I think a little bit more than £3500, I have been looking for a nice GLT for 18months, and this is one of the closest, and I haven’t seen anything this standard go for less than 4K. There have been glt for less, but not this good if that makes sense.

[Othen]

Originally Posted by Thekilt

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1975-VOLV....m46890.l49286

I think just takes the biscuit to be honest! Left hand drive, not even original engine (as far as I’m aware that doesn’t classify for MOT/tax exempt?!
The interior is in poor condition and rust spots all over?? ... and he wants £10k for it?!

He must be in Crystal meth!

I'd agree, £10,000 is (in my humble opinion) ridiculous for that motor car (but maybe someone will buy it).

[Othen]

Originally Posted by dan 244

I think a little bit more than £3500, I have been looking for a nice GLT for 18months, and this is one of the closest, and I haven’t seen anything this standard go for less than 4K. There have been glt for less, but not this good if that makes sense.

Well, if you are comfortable with the price buy it in Car and Classic... Dave tells us the auction starts tomorrow.

:-)

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Othen

Well, if you are comfortable with the price buy it in Car and Classic... Dave tells us the auction starts tomorrow.

:-)

the auction started today Alan and ends in ~6 days time :

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/auct...240-glt-vnvjan

Seems the first bid needs to be £100.......................