Retail Red, and in the loving embrace of a Dealer.850 LPT wrote: 28 Jun 2021, 11:32 I was waiting for one of these to show up:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-volvo-v70r-5/
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foggydogg wrote: 28 Jun 2021, 14:44Retail Red, and in the loving embrace of a Dealer.850 LPT wrote: 28 Jun 2021, 11:32 I was waiting for one of these to show up:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-volvo-v70r-5/
I’ll call a hammer drop of $16500
Dirk..tell the kids no college this year. Daddy needs an R
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Did you notice Jim chimed in on the comments section ?abscate wrote: 30 Jun 2021, 05:16foggydogg wrote: 28 Jun 2021, 14:44Retail Red, and in the loving embrace of a Dealer.850 LPT wrote: 28 Jun 2021, 11:32 I was waiting for one of these to show up:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-volvo-v70r-5/
I’ll call a hammer drop of $16500
Dirk..tell the kids no college this year. Daddy needs an R
I wonder what shipping would be to PA. ?
69 1800s, @500k Death by Rust
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
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I will follow this one closely, but just for grins. I pretty much decided that I won't buy another AWD Volvo, regardless of year and especially not in "get me a ticket" redabscate wrote: 30 Jun 2021, 05:16foggydogg wrote: 28 Jun 2021, 14:44Retail Red, and in the loving embrace of a Dealer.850 LPT wrote: 28 Jun 2021, 11:32 I was waiting for one of these to show up:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-volvo-v70r-5/
I’ll call a hammer drop of $16500
Dirk..tell the kids no college this year. Daddy needs an R
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'63-ish P1800, and in Retail Red again.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-volvo-p1800-4/
People have questions.
Plus, Canada !
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-volvo-p1800-4/
People have questions.
Plus, Canada !
69 1800s, @500k Death by Rust
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
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Not only has this thing knocked a hornets nest out of the tree, it is being Vigorously Kicked.foggydogg wrote: 30 Jun 2021, 09:29 '63-ish P1800, and in Retail Red again.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-volvo-p1800-4/
People have questions.
Plus, Canada !
Lots of comments expressing concern that there are only four screws holding the data plate to the car.
Under bits look an awful lot like my '69, which of course was not a Jensen.
69 1800s, @500k Death by Rust
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
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Good ol Jim. Still the most critical eye. Which is a great attribute for a buyer/seller of Volvos.
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He is really active on this listing as well. Links to several pics of his earlier projects.
He also seems to be behaving himself.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-volvo-s60r-12/
Quite the S60R hotrod.
69 1800s, @500k Death by Rust
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
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Jim has a comprehensive knowledge of autos about 100x more than most on the internet. He can be a bit crusty on the top though. I’ve stood in his garage and marveled at the auto racing history documented on the walls.
That red P1800 really gathered up some healthy “ discussion “ on what is a restoration vs original.
That red P1800 really gathered up some healthy “ discussion “ on what is a restoration vs original.
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He was especially active on the other forums about "R" cars.abscate wrote: 02 Jul 2021, 07:02 Jim has a comprehensive knowledge of autos about 100x more than most on the internet. He can be a bit crusty on the top though. I’ve stood in his garage and marveled at the auto racing history documented on the walls.
You're correct, though, he could defend his position with some vigor.
69 1800s, @500k Death by Rust
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox






