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Title: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: rich83 on October 26, 2015, 08:49:24 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdriftblog.pl%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F07%2F180450_495444591591_753076591_6193943_3721175_n.jpg&hash=d513c5c239091d06a9ed507278b0c666cbd1e084)

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

Rich
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: Andy on October 26, 2015, 09:00:50 pm: My uncle couldn't give his away and ended up scraping it,It was bloody solid
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: Eccie 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
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: GTIEagles 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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Post by: olethalb on October 27, 2015, 09:19:02 am: here's me thinking you had a 7 seater lined up :signLOL:
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: MK1Campaign on October 27, 2015, 09:21:06 am: Cool cars but absolutely awful to drive.
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: xjay1337 on October 27, 2015, 12:19:34 pm: #sheep
#scenewhore
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: rich83 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:
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: john87 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:
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: SRC 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.
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: Dave(tm) 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/

Dave
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: rich83 on November 01, 2015, 11:11:19 pm: Yeah his Amazon is ridiculous. A 240 with a 500bhp 2JZ and LSD would do me.
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: simonp 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!
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: rich83 on November 02, 2015, 11:35:33 pm: Few and far between.
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: Eccie 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)
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: Dave(tm) on November 03, 2015, 09:08:16 pm: Quote from: Eccie 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)

It mentions the owners name is Rich. Is @rich83 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=709) leading up to something?...

Dave
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: rich83 on November 03, 2015, 11:00:17 pm: Yeah that lovely. I've got a soft spot for the 240 and 850 as my dad had them when we were younger. :smiley:
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: AJP on November 05, 2015, 03:08:04 pm: This came up on my Twitter, thought it might be of interest:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F11%2F05%2F9c25f454696bd322b4fb7958206581b6.jpg&hash=f54eb2b39a19b67aaba1508b2f960c380a2ab529)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F11%2F05%2F0ce181cc9724c257680970427dd4189b.jpg&hash=b3561f3cdfab260accbcdac7518d37f4a495f388)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F11%2F05%2F8addb2bb9c7a02ff3b8364b00268ab17.jpg&hash=62db9f83f80483d116e8c7d65a7ed11141bb2700)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F11%2F05%2Ffccbd5cae27cf20860919c2a6bbd0179.jpg&hash=a8449db74f03fa526ea52e15a63eb334c484f427)
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: rich83 on November 05, 2015, 03:09:04 pm: Yeah seen that before... Love it apart from the silly lowness and wheels. Great colour
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: Biano44 on November 06, 2015, 11:41:05 am: Hey Rich......

Fancy a project?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/1996-VOLVO-850-R-AUTO-TURQUOISE-850R-LOW-OWNERS-VERY-RARE-CAR-LOW-MILES/252135409728?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&_trksid=p5197.c100068.m2280&_trkparms=ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211130857%26meid%3Dbbe8feed8041482a9fb5701d2efa061d%26pid%3D100068%26clkid%3D993459532148587888&_qi=RTM2063723
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: xjay1337 on November 06, 2015, 12:49:08 pm: My mum had one of these!

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8776/16923294048_6ae7aef9be_b.jpg)
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: Shoduchi on November 06, 2015, 01:16:06 pm: Quote from: Biano44 on November 06, 2015, 11:41:05 am
Hey Rich......

Fancy a project?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/1996-VOLVO-850-R-AUTO-TURQUOISE-850R-LOW-OWNERS-VERY-RARE-CAR-LOW-MILES/252135409728?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&_trksid=p5197.c100068.m2280&_trkparms=ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211130857%26meid%3Dbbe8feed8041482a9fb5701d2efa061d%26pid%3D100068%26clkid%3D993459532148587888&_qi=RTM2063723
That's a great machine. Just needs some love to return to its former glory. :smiley:
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: Horatio on November 06, 2015, 06:36:00 pm: Quote from: xjay1337 on November 06, 2015, 12:49:08 pm
My mum had one of these!

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8776/16923294048_6ae7aef9be_b.jpg)

There's on of these for sale on detailing world...show car :laugh:
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: flashp on November 06, 2015, 07:00:00 pm: Quote from: AJP on November 05, 2015, 03:08:04 pm
This came up on my Twitter, thought it might be of interest:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F11%2F05%2F9c25f454696bd322b4fb7958206581b6.jpg&hash=f54eb2b39a19b67aaba1508b2f960c380a2ab529)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F11%2F05%2F0ce181cc9724c257680970427dd4189b.jpg&hash=b3561f3cdfab260accbcdac7518d37f4a495f388)
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:love:
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: Eccie on November 07, 2015, 10:53:48 am: Quote from: Horatio on November 06, 2015, 06:36:00 pm
Quote from: xjay1337 on November 06, 2015, 12:49:08 pm
My mum had one of these!

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8776/16923294048_6ae7aef9be_b.jpg)

There's on of these for sale on detailing world...~~show~~ SLOW car :laugh:

Fixed that for you :laugh:
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: rich83 on November 07, 2015, 10:57:35 am: Yeah the 340 wasnt really a highlight of volvos design department. :signLOL:
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: rdfcpete on November 07, 2015, 12:53:00 pm: Legitimate fetish :jumping: :jumpmove:

I would've walked over lava ignited smoking coals and glass to have an 850R estate when I was a kidda', taking inspiration from the BTCC :drool:
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: simonp on November 09, 2015, 05:36:40 pm: My ma & pa had a 245 and a 240GLT after that.
Title: Re: My Name is Richard.... and I have a Volvo problem
Post by: andybon on November 15, 2015, 10:50:06 pm: I got a Volvo after selling my mk5, hated it so traded it in for a ford............with a Volvo engine!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ff34%2Fandybon123%2Fimage_1.jpeg&hash=7e5aff56d4a09da7bf8b964c6302989a62ed3259)