Seriously?

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295980920...temCondition=4

Is it me or does this look a bit too good to break?🧐

Although I fear it’s too late.

I'm pretty sure we've seen that car in this hallowed portal some time ago for sale as a whole. Quite a while back now so maybe some numpty bought it and forgot to check the oil and it had a leak so said numpty lunched the engine. Or perhaps it was written off for something we can't see in the pics. Who knows?

[Steve 940]

If only it had a shed on its back, I’d have this unseen at buy it now.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126132151...Bk9SR4iK5PrjYg

Oh what a beauty….. calm down sir…..😀

Cheers
Steve

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

If only it had a shed on its back, I’d have this unseen at buy it now.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126132151...Bk9SR4iK5PrjYg

Oh what a beauty….. calm down sir…..😀

Cheers
Steve

Oh dear - i've seen this symptom before on the Rover 800 forum where people become serial/multiple owners of a particular model, even if it doesn't fit their original criteria.

It's a nice one but two faults need immediate attention, first is the fuel pump wiring, whoever did that is asking for a fire!

Second, not quite so important but necessary for correct running etc is renewing the collapsed breather hose from the oil filler cap to the air filter.

I'd also suggest at least 3 ATF part-changes using Carlube ATF-U or NAPA MVA using the oil transfer pump down the dipstick tube with the back end on ramps to remove the old fluid and dirt.

Other than that, it looks pretty good.................

[Steve 940]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Oh dear - i've seen this symptom before on the Rover 800 forum where people become serial/multiple owners of a particular model, even if it doesn't fit their original criteria.

It's a nice one but two faults need immediate attention, first is the fuel pump wiring, whoever did that is asking for a fire!

Second, not quite so important but necessary for correct running etc is renewing the collapsed breather hose from the oil filler cap to the air filter.

I'd also suggest at least 3 ATF part-changes using Carlube ATF-U or NAPA MVA using the oil transfer pump down the dipstick tube with the back end on ramps to remove the old fluid and dirt.

Other than that, it looks pretty good.................

Dave, I may have symptoms of Volvoitis, 😀😀 but I can resist as it’s a saloon, if it had a shed on its back, then that would be another matter.

However a decent 145 estate at a reasonable £5-6k is the proverbial rocking horse poop😀😀

Cheers
Steve

[ITSv40]

On the face of it, it does look a nice period correct example.

In addition to what laird scooby pointed out, there are no mud flaps either front or back - the rear flaps missing would suggest rot in the rear wing below and behind the rear arch, a common rust area. The front seats have been reupholstered, but poorly executed. The seat squab should have the cover pulled down tight between the fourth and fifth row of fluting from the front. - to form a nice low 'bowl' to sit in, not the level surface as presented. The backrest should be similarly formed. Apart from the non standard fuel pump attached to the inner wing under the bonnet the washer bottle is not original - it should be a square bottle with a black pump sitting on the top. The fact it is an auto with single carb will make it very, very, pedestrian.

The seam rust highlighted around the rear light and lack of mudflaps would suggest there could be extensive rot under the presentable paint. The interior colour is the exact same as my first 145S with dark blue exterior - it did look rather nice when polished up.

This is how the seats should look.

[Steve 940]

Looked rather fetching but on further reading previously insurance write off…….

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0-5ed97c8e022c

Rather strong money being asked for that, or am I missing something??

Cheers
Steve

[Moomoo]

I guess the writing off is less important than the overall condition Steve. It is on the dear side, even though it’s RED.
This time next year we’ll think it’s cheap!🧐

The blacked out reg won’t help the sale.

[BicycleBoy]

Ahem.
Oi, Steve940

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8914903555142/

145 Correct indicators.


I'll disappear again now, caused enough trouble already...

[Steve 940]

Originally Posted by BicycleBoy

Ahem.
Oi, Steve940

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8914903555142/

145 Correct indicators.


I'll disappear again now, caused enough trouble already...

Oh now look here BB, that’s just pure Volvo porn…..

Probably looks better in photos than real life, but then don't we all😀😀 message sent to seller as Sod’s Law up in North Norfolk for the weekend. Will call hopefully early next week to arrange a viewing, P’Boro not a million miles from me either.

Fingers toes and everything else crossed, worry about fessing up to er indoors later 😀😀👍

Cheers
Steve

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Oh now look here BB, that’s just pure Volvo porn…..

Probably looks better in photos than real life, but then don't we all😀😀 message sent to seller as Sod’s Law up in North Norfolk for the weekend. Will call hopefully early next week to arrange a viewing, P’Boro not a million miles from me either.

Fingers toes and everything else crossed, worry about fessing up to er indoors later 😀😀👍

Cheers
Steve

Some of north Norfolk is only a hop and a skip from Peterborough Steve!