Volvo 760GLE Cabriolet!

Prufrock · Mar 26th, 2013, 20:48

A very interesting one-off car, requested by Brian (Minesa240x3).

Here's the link -

http://www.powerful-cars.com/php/vol...-gle-cabriolet

Thanks Brian...just goes to show the old 700s can always surprise us!

Jon.

minesa240x3 · Mar 26th, 2013, 20:58

Thank you jon,Yes amazing what pops up when your least expecting it.I was browsing the wheels as fitted to the 740gle as a google image search.
Looking again it says production=3.
Regards Brian.

doingitsideways · Mar 26th, 2013, 23:39

That's awesome!!

Now... Where did I leave my Stihl-Saw?!

Steve

minesa240x3 · Mar 27th, 2013, 00:50

I could lend you one mate.Not sure you would be thanking me when it came to tidying it up though.
I cut the back off a 240 estate once just before it got scrapped.A really weird feeling cutting into my old car.My go at a pickup.Shame it was so rotten everywhere as it looked quite easy to convert otherwise.
Regards Brian.

NewVolvo · Mar 27th, 2013, 08:24

Swedish motoring magazine "Teknikens Värld" made a 760 GLC in 1985 (the C of course stands for Cabriolet) in a very light blue colour as an experiement. The car still exists and fetch (VERY) good money.

Teknikens Varld 760 GLC

terrywilde07 · Mar 28th, 2013, 11:41

I can tell it was a special project/concept... the 760 is a 4 door, and I've never seen a 4 door convertable... so this must have been a project of some kind as I'm sure Volvo wouldn't have made a 2 door 760 as a standard production run... look nice though..

S70 B5254T · Mar 28th, 2013, 12:01

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Originally Posted by terrywilde07

I can tell it was a special project/concept... the 760 is a 4 door, and I've never seen a 4 door convertable... so this must have been a project of some kind as I'm sure Volvo wouldn't have made a 2 door 760 as a standard production run... look nice though..

Looking at the wheelbase and panels, I'd guess that a 780 coupe laid down it's life for that particular cabriolet, the front and rear lights are obviously from a saloon though.

Prufrock · Mar 28th, 2013, 12:30

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Originally Posted by 854 1984cc 20v

Looking at the wheelbase and panels, I'd guess that a 780 coupe laid down it's life for that particular cabriolet, the front and rear lights are obviously from a saloon though.

You would be wrong then...this 760GLc is a one off build using a saloon as a base. Take a look at the panel architecture of both (780 & 760) you'll see the differences (and other details too).

Prufrock.

NewVolvo · Mar 28th, 2013, 13:49

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Originally Posted by Prufrock

You would be wrong then...this 760GLc is a one off build using a saloon as a base. Take a look at the panel architecture of both (780 & 760) you'll see the differences (and other details too).

Prufrock.

Absolutely correct! The 780 was only presented in 1985. You can also see that there are many differences between the 760 GLC and a 780, the design of the seats would probably be the main difference + colour of the interior. The dasboard design of the 780 is different from that of the 760 of the same time. The 780 doors are also huge compared to the 760.

Niels · Mar 30th, 2013, 20:36

The blue 760 GLC was recently sold in the Netherlands at Volvo specialist Carlo Schmidt. My 944 GLE 16V is getting her maintenance at that address.
http://schmidt-gemert.nl/galerij/?av...=Volvo_760_GLC

Another white example is owned by a Dutch Volvo collector.
http://www.swedishcollection.nl/swed.../collectie/15/

This black example is amazing. Colour and trim can transform a car.
I never knew about this black beauty! Is it for sale?

Mar 26th, 2013, 20:48	#1
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	Volvo 760GLE Cabriolet! A very interesting one-off car, requested by Brian (Minesa240x3). Here's the link - http://www.powerful-cars.com/php/vol...-gle-cabriolet Thanks Brian...just goes to show the old 700s can always surprise us! Jon.

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doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	That's awesome!! Now... Where did I leave my Stihl-Saw?! Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

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NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	Swedish motoring magazine "Teknikens Värld" made a 760 GLC in 1985 (the C of course stands for Cabriolet) in a very light blue colour as an experiement. The car still exists and fetch (VERY) good money. Teknikens Varld 760 GLC __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

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terrywilde07 Senior Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2015 03:01 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chesterfield	I can tell it was a special project/concept... the 760 is a 4 door, and I've never seen a 4 door convertable... so this must have been a project of some kind as I'm sure Volvo wouldn't have made a 2 door 760 as a standard production run... look nice though.. __________________ Current: 05 Mercedes C55 AMG, 97(R) V40 1.9 TD, 02(51) S40 S Past: 86(C) 360 GLT, 93(K) 940 Wentworth, 95(M) 440 Si, 94(L) 940 Wentworth, 91(J) 460 GLEi Auto, 98(R) S90 Executive II

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Niels Junior Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2013 14:14 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: London View Photos By: Niels	The blue 760 GLC was recently sold in the Netherlands at Volvo specialist Carlo Schmidt. My 944 GLE 16V is getting her maintenance at that address. http://schmidt-gemert.nl/galerij/?av...=Volvo_760_GLC Another white example is owned by a Dutch Volvo collector. http://www.swedishcollection.nl/swed.../collectie/15/ This black example is amazing. Colour and trim can transform a car. I never knew about this black beauty! Is it for sale? __________________ Cheers!, Niels

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minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Thank you jon,Yes amazing what pops up when your least expecting it.I was browsing the wheels as fitted to the 740gle as a google image search. Looking again it says production=3. Regards Brian.

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minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	I could lend you one mate.Not sure you would be thanking me when it came to tidying it up though. I cut the back off a 240 estate once just before it got scrapped.A really weird feeling cutting into my old car.My go at a pickup.Shame it was so rotten everywhere as it looked quite easy to convert otherwise. Regards Brian.

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