165 wagon

saintjohn · May 14th, 2010, 13:05

Hi all just joined up , im finally going to restore the volvo 165 which a few of you might have heard about in Australia. It was a one off chassis no 1651360001 made for the then managing director of volvo. l have had it for about 12 years or so l think its about time l got onto it. I have got full documentation from volvo themselves inc the drop sheet of the production line dated 29/2/1972. hope to post some photos soon regards John

john h · May 14th, 2010, 17:40

Hi John,

A very warm welcome to the forum; I'm seriously glad you joined up and delighted to read this post!

I'm in the UK but I keep in touch from time to time with Heino Nowatzky and he told me about your unique Volvo-built 165.

Please please post up loads of photos. I'm really looking forward to seeing the car and your restoration.

Cheers

John

Audrey Old · May 15th, 2010, 20:14

We too welcome you to our little haven.....

Would love to see pics of your car, as we have a pic of one (maybe a 145 conversion) when we went to Cumbers garage, Brixham, Cormwall some years ago in our maroon 164 and saw a similar-coloured 165 having an MoT test.

Hope the car is in sound basic condition.

Paul

saintjohn · May 18th, 2010, 23:34

The car is reasonably sound some rust spots around back windows but nothing around the front windscreen strange, body generally is in good order although it might be different when l take the paint off. The black leather interior is good motor will be getting a rebuild along with brakes etc. hope to have some photos soon regards John

Volvophile · May 19th, 2010, 14:42

Was this the car given to Volvo design chief, Jan Wilsgaard, upon his retirement by any chance?

T240 · May 19th, 2010, 16:37

Hi, and welcome to the madhouse

Oh, I'm looking forward to seeing this!!!!!!!

Does she have power steering by any chance?

Cheers,

T

ClassicVolvoShop · May 20th, 2010, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by saintjohn

The car is reasonably sound some rust spots around back windows but nothing around the front windscreen strange, body generally is in good order although it might be different when l take the paint off. The black leather interior is good motor will be getting a rebuild along with brakes etc. hope to have some photos soon regards John

What colour is it?

saintjohn · May 21st, 2010, 06:36

Hi all again to answer all the above questions 1st l believe it was built for the then MD Jo Wedde a Finn 2nd it had power steering and air condtioning and 3rd the colour was listed as Kansas Red regards to all John

May 14th, 2010, 13:05	#1
saintjohn saintjohn Last Online: Jul 8th, 2021 08:52 Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne	165 wagon Hi all just joined up , im finally going to restore the volvo 165 which a few of you might have heard about in Australia. It was a one off chassis no 1651360001 made for the then managing director of volvo. l have had it for about 12 years or so l think its about time l got onto it. I have got full documentation from volvo themselves inc the drop sheet of the production line dated 29/2/1972. hope to post some photos soon regards John

May 14th, 2010, 17:40	#2
john h VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Hi John, A very warm welcome to the forum; I'm seriously glad you joined up and delighted to read this post! I'm in the UK but I keep in touch from time to time with Heino Nowatzky and he told me about your unique Volvo-built 165. Please please post up loads of photos. I'm really looking forward to seeing the car and your restoration. Cheers John __________________ XX

May 18th, 2010, 23:34	#4
saintjohn saintjohn Last Online: Jul 8th, 2021 08:52 Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne	volvo 165 resto The car is reasonably sound some rust spots around back windows but nothing around the front windscreen strange, body generally is in good order although it might be different when l take the paint off. The black leather interior is good motor will be getting a rebuild along with brakes etc. hope to have some photos soon regards John

May 19th, 2010, 16:37	#6
T240 Pure is Beautiful Last Online: Apr 13th, 2021 19:44 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: UK/	Hi, and welcome to the madhouse Oh, I'm looking forward to seeing this!!!!!!! Does she have power steering by any chance? Cheers, T __________________ I Think. I Think I Am; Therefore I Am - I Think . . . .

May 21st, 2010, 06:36	#8
saintjohn saintjohn Last Online: Jul 8th, 2021 08:52 Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne	volvo 165 resto Hi all again to answer all the above questions 1st l believe it was built for the then MD Jo Wedde a Finn 2nd it had power steering and air condtioning and 3rd the colour was listed as Kansas Red regards to all John

May 15th, 2010, 20:14	#3
Audrey Old VOC Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 12:19 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancing	We too welcome you to our little haven..... Would love to see pics of your car, as we have a pic of one (maybe a 145 conversion) when we went to Cumbers garage, Brixham, Cormwall some years ago in our maroon 164 and saw a similar-coloured 165 having an MoT test. Hope the car is in sound basic condition. Paul

May 19th, 2010, 14:42	#5
Volvophile Premier Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 23:36 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dublin	Was this the car given to Volvo design chief, Jan Wilsgaard, upon his retirement by any chance?

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