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Special Edition 850? No, just Autumn Gold paintcode 423

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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whoa
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Re: Special Edition 850?

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Wow. So I guess the hood is from a S70? What else? Bumper?
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1996 850 Turbo Wagon

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Post by elchopperfreak »

Very bad pic, but this just showed up today in our local classifieds..

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Post by BEJinFbk »

whoa wrote:Wow. So I guess the hood is from a S70? What else? Bumper?
Fenders, hood, bumper skin, lights - All 70 series.
And that's an R front bumper skin. Looks very nice!
'98 V70 R - Well Equipped for Life Up North... ;)

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Post by matthew1 »

volvospeed850 wrote:Sorry to bump an old thread, but just figured I'd do it because I'm the owner of the 850 sedan posted.

Here's how it sits now:
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aaaand back on Tritons:
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Great looking Volvo, just outstanding. Thanks for posting. Were you surprised to find your car in some forum?
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1998 V70, no dash lights on

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Post by vjaneczko »

She's a beaut! I love that color, too. We need more of them.

I wonder what it would cost to ship that 855 from PR to Chicago...
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Post by volvospeed850 »

I was quite surprised, actually. I saw it a few months ago, but a friend recently showed me the link again, so I figured I'd finally post up, haha.

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vjaneczko wrote:She's a beaut! I love that color, too. We need more of them.

I wonder what it would cost to ship that 855 from PR to Chicago...
Less than a grand to Port Elizabeth NJ, the whatever it might be in a car carrier..
Its got a blown engine, a friend is checking it out Sat, if he does not get it, I am very inclined to do so..the owner wants $700 obo

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Post by volvospeed850 »

Speaking of wagons...

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Best friend has one too. :lol:

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OH COME ON - now you're just toying with me... :lol:
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Post by trophytaker308 »

volvospeed850 wrote:Sorry to bump an old thread, but just figured I'd do it because I'm the owner of the 850 sedan posted.

Here's how it sits now:
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what size rims and tires are them,and what are the wheels called,and have you lowered the car also.nice looking car.
1995 850t turbo,siver with black leahter interior (perfect),, 118000 miles .second owner.9 out of a 10...!

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