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Offline rich83

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My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« on: October 26, 2015, 08:49:24 pm »


I just love these old 240 Volvo... serious contender for my next car after the GTI goes.

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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2015, 09:00:50 pm »
My uncle couldn't give his away and ended up scraping it,It was bloody solid
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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2015, 02:32:23 am »
Jesus Rich, you'll need a pipe, trilby and cushions on the parcel shelf for that.

Now if you want cool, you've got to go 'old skool' Volvo Amazon estate - Guy Martin has a custom one.......very nice
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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2015, 09:15:12 am »
That brings back memories! My dad use to run a 240 GLT when I was a kid, it's the only car I can truely describe as really being built like a tank. If there is ever a nuclear apocalypse you'll find me hiding in a Volvo 240 somewhere  :grin:
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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2015, 09:19:02 am »
here's me thinking you had a 7 seater lined up  :signLOL:
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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2015, 09:21:06 am »
Cool cars but absolutely awful to drive.
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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2015, 12:19:34 pm »
#sheep
#scenewhore
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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2015, 12:49:15 pm »
Quote from: xjay1337 on October 27, 2015, 12:19:34 pm
#sheep
#scenewhore

Ill come to you for advise then brother....  :wink:
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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2015, 10:01:48 am »
I recently bought an old volvo estate for a European banger road trip, and ever since I've had an eye for the Swedish barges  :ashamed:
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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2015, 06:25:07 pm »
The 240 estate has the single most annoying feature of global car design (if your OCD is as terminal as mine):
The rear doors are the same as on the saloon, which has a falling roof line.  So on the estate, they look like they don't fit.
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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2015, 08:30:39 pm »
I don't mind a Volvo and it's only in recent years that I'm dividing the early Swedish beauties.

Quite partial to this one. Fan of its owner too.

http://www.driving.co.uk/news/guy-martin-on-his-volvo-fastest-car-in-britain/

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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2015, 11:11:19 pm »
Yeah his Amazon is ridiculous. A 240 with a 500bhp 2JZ and LSD would do me.
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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2015, 10:19:52 pm »
What about a coupe, such as a 162, or 242? Much rarer, I barely saw them about when they were current, let alone now!
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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2015, 11:35:33 pm »
Few and far between.
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Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2015, 07:38:29 pm »
How about one like this Rich?

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=340424

Enough room for all your gear and a pram! (Future proof)
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