UK TV request - 850 BTCC
 

Good afternoon everyone,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.

My name is Sarah and I work for North One, a television production company in Birmingham. I am working on a new series for Channel 4 all about iconic vehicles from around the world. I am trying to locate a Volvo 850 Estate BTCC car and wondered if any members knew where I might be able to track one down? Forgive my ignorance, but would private individuals ever have been able to purchase these ?

If anyone knows anyone who now owns one of knows who would be best to contact I'd be really grateful for any information.

Many thanks,
Sarah

Not sure if this is any use or not, but I've seen one in the Volvo museum in Gothenburg.

Hi there,
Thank you for reply. I don't think it will work for what I need on this project, but I appreciate you taking the time to share the info

Very best,
Sarah

Couple of articles regarding the 850, that provides a little more info for you, if not an actual answer to your question.

"Only two of the original three 850 Estate racing chassis remain, so seeing an authentic and original one is a rare sight."

http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/05/...-btccs-window/


The link below, gives some info on where it was in 2018, so again, a little bit of info that may help. Perhaps contacting the BTCC, or Silverstone Classic ,may yield some information.

https://www.btcc.net/2018/04/18/clas...ubilee-parade/

Hi there,

Thank you very much for replying and providing the info, its all really helpful!

Very best,
Sarah

The other obvious answer is Volvo.

Per-Åke Fröberg
Director Volvo Cars Heritage
Volvo Car Group
Phone: +46 31 3257654
per-ake.froberg@volvocars.com

https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...olvos-at-speed

Hello - yes, I am in touch with the PR team too who are asking some questions but wanted to be proactive in my search :)

Thank you,
Sarah

Just had a look at the North One Website out of curiosity. Some great programmes on there.

I especially love Guy Martin and Richard Ayoade/Travel Man. A couple of my favourite shows.

Good luck in your search, for what looks like will be an interesting programme.

That's good to hear! Yes, it should be a good one :)
Thank you,
Sarah

A little more info, but perhaps less helpful as it dates from 2011 and I'm not sure if Pethconi racing is still in existence.

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic...ideo/#comments