Oooo! I like 242s and 142s. I like 3 pedals.
My old mechanic Odvar had nearly this exact car, same color, but with a Ford 302 underneath. That car went!
BaT Megathread
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foggydogg
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Retail Red, CA car, racer-fan mods, headed for a right stout number. Lots of time left, but in the current market, it could be that folks truly interested have decided to just put their price on these cars, and see what happens.850 LPT wrote: ↑31 Mar 2022, 05:38 This one is getting out of hand fast. 2 doors, 3 pedals and a turbo...oh my
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-volvo-240-15/
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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BlackBart
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A sportscar buddy was just over to say hello. (He used to drive a 240 wagon, so he's ok, he checks out!) He's been watching BaT for many years, from when it was just a compilation of quirky and interesting cars found on the street or on the web for sale, and where they were listed. It quickly morphed into a major auction house with every car guy/gal watching.
We were discussing some of the stupid money being spent on either ordinary cars or not the best example of a desirable car. He says he's seen a pattern lately that seemed odd. He's seeing things get bid up early on, so that on a Wednesday it's pretty high. Then there's no activity between Wednesday and Friday when the auction closes. Like maybe people are throwing numbers at it anticipating a huge climb. That early bidding shoots it up, then reality sets in and no one is prepared to go higher than that.
We both wondered if the BaT bubble is starting to slide, and whether prices might collapse, unless they are truly special or rare cars. But is a non-original Alfa Romeo Duetto worth $95,000 all of the sudden? Is a 356 really worth 250, 350, 500,000? Is this big money being laundered? (that may be an extreme take)
We were discussing some of the stupid money being spent on either ordinary cars or not the best example of a desirable car. He says he's seen a pattern lately that seemed odd. He's seeing things get bid up early on, so that on a Wednesday it's pretty high. Then there's no activity between Wednesday and Friday when the auction closes. Like maybe people are throwing numbers at it anticipating a huge climb. That early bidding shoots it up, then reality sets in and no one is prepared to go higher than that.
We both wondered if the BaT bubble is starting to slide, and whether prices might collapse, unless they are truly special or rare cars. But is a non-original Alfa Romeo Duetto worth $95,000 all of the sudden? Is a 356 really worth 250, 350, 500,000? Is this big money being laundered? (that may be an extreme take)
ex-1984 245T wagon
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
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foggydogg
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I grow weary of Dealer consignments, but at least this guy admits he's a flipper.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997- ... 0-wagon-3/
From the comments section :
"The average cost for a Volvo 960 timing belt replacement is between $653 and $798."
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997- ... 0-wagon-3/
From the comments section :
"The average cost for a Volvo 960 timing belt replacement is between $653 and $798."
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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matthew1
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More to drive you and me crazy....matthew1 wrote: ↑15 Nov 2021, 09:47 Oh but they do... "they" being "someone out there". You can always have wide steelies made from everyday steelies at a local (good) wheel shop if you can't find them new/used/homebrewed.
We've spoken a bit about steelies in the Crickets thread.
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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foggydogg
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'66 1800S, listed as a project
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-volvo-1800s-6/
Either there is a Phantom issue or this borrowed computer is balky; it won't let me load a pic.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-volvo-1800s-6/
Either there is a Phantom issue or this borrowed computer is balky; it won't let me load a pic.
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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scot850
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That is a long list of repairs that car needs. Shorter list might be what works?
Neil.
Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold
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foggydogg
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It looks like an abandoned restomod. From my Mid-Atlantic perspective, the under bits look decent, and some of the heavy lifting is done - although the colo(u)r change some would consider a minus. Given the current state of affairs, if it stays near the current bid, it might be worth the money; what does a bare-metal paint job cost these days ?
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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abscate
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Also known as a destroyation….looks like an abandoned restomod.
Empty Nester
A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 XC90-in-Red
Link to Maintenance record thread
A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 XC90-in-Red
Link to Maintenance record thread