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DOUGIE68 · Aug 6th, 2017, 23:27

I ve been looking for 262c for a while now and they seem to be a bit of a rare beast. Anybody here got one or know of one for sale? I cant even get a value on one so dont know what would be a reasonable price. Ive always liked the looks. opinions?

Triple-S · Aug 7th, 2017, 08:48

Look in the Press Releases section above, under 262 turns 40. As said, they are rare - there is currently one on ebay for a few thousand - but it is on a small island in the Med......
As for values, it all depends on condition, like most cars really. Total rebuild projects went for a few hundred a year or two ago, but at the other extreme nobody is going to give a fully restored one away when they have spent a few thousand on it, are they? Its just a question of keeping ones eyes and ears open, as the jungle telegraph plus all media systems leave magazine adverts cold.

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DOUGIE68 · Aug 10th, 2017, 23:43

I think i might just have bought a one owner 262c. Wtf have i let myself in for.

Derek UK · Aug 17th, 2017, 11:40

You'll soon find out, especially if the roof to body join is rusting away under the vinyl. Good luck.

gary austin · Aug 21st, 2017, 12:53

would love to see the 262 im in kelty ive got a 240 glt

rustytoba · Aug 21st, 2017, 23:11

Aye would be good to see one again, I was in one once but that was in a breakers yard in 1990!

Scott

DOUGIE68 · Aug 22nd, 2017, 21:37

Ive found the time at last to go and look at the thing.

volvo always · Aug 22nd, 2017, 22:27

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Originally Posted by DOUGIE68

Ive found the time at last to go and look at the thing.

And...........................................?

James

DOUGIE68 · Aug 22nd, 2017, 22:34

Thursday, been awfy busy at work these last months. Looking forward to it.

DOUGIE68 · Aug 25th, 2017, 07:04

well ive done the deal. The car is solid, no pillar or scuttle rust. Unused since around 2004 . The interior does need tidying but everything works. The exterior would benefit from a respray but certainly does not need any welding. new vinyl roof fitted in the 90s and the top end of the engine was done as well. there are loads of spares. The best bit is on the V5 in the column previous owners is the magic word. "None". owner is almost 90 and despite pressure from family to sell the car 20 years ago just couldnt. reg is MLF 617V. The owners local dealer in London have expressed an interest in buying the car as there are few good rhd examples left.

Aug 6th, 2017, 23:27	#1
DOUGIE68 Member Last Online: Nov 26th, 2023 22:02 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: dunfermline	262c I ve been looking for 262c for a while now and they seem to be a bit of a rare beast. Anybody here got one or know of one for sale? I cant even get a value on one so dont know what would be a reasonable price. Ive always liked the looks. opinions?

Aug 21st, 2017, 12:53	#5
gary austin senior member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2024 16:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: kelty fife	252 would love to see the 262 im in kelty ive got a 240 glt

Aug 25th, 2017, 07:04	#10
DOUGIE68 Member Last Online: Nov 26th, 2023 22:02 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: dunfermline	well ive done the deal. The car is solid, no pillar or scuttle rust. Unused since around 2004 . The interior does need tidying but everything works. The exterior would benefit from a respray but certainly does not need any welding. new vinyl roof fitted in the 90s and the top end of the engine was done as well. there are loads of spares. The best bit is on the V5 in the column previous owners is the magic word. "None". owner is almost 90 and despite pressure from family to sell the car 20 years ago just couldnt. reg is MLF 617V. The owners local dealer in London have expressed an interest in buying the car as there are few good rhd examples left. Last edited by DOUGIE68; Aug 25th, 2017 at 07:15. Reason: spelling

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Aug 7th, 2017, 08:48	#2
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Look in the Press Releases section above, under 262 turns 40. As said, they are rare - there is currently one on ebay for a few thousand - but it is on a small island in the Med...... As for values, it all depends on condition, like most cars really. Total rebuild projects went for a few hundred a year or two ago, but at the other extreme nobody is going to give a fully restored one away when they have spent a few thousand on it, are they? Its just a question of keeping ones eyes and ears open, as the jungle telegraph plus all media systems leave magazine adverts cold. P

Aug 10th, 2017, 23:43	#3
DOUGIE68 Member Last Online: Nov 26th, 2023 22:02 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: dunfermline	I think i might just have bought a one owner 262c. Wtf have i let myself in for.

Aug 17th, 2017, 11:40	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	You'll soon find out, especially if the roof to body join is rusting away under the vinyl. Good luck.

Aug 21st, 2017, 23:11	#6
rustytoba Master Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2023 01:11 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glasgow	Aye would be good to see one again, I was in one once but that was in a breakers yard in 1990! Scott

Aug 22nd, 2017, 21:37	#7
DOUGIE68 Member Last Online: Nov 26th, 2023 22:02 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: dunfermline	Ive found the time at last to go and look at the thing.

Aug 22nd, 2017, 22:34	#9
DOUGIE68 Member Last Online: Nov 26th, 2023 22:02 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: dunfermline	Thursday, been awfy busy at work these last months. Looking forward to it.

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