the one off 760 executive - Page 5

Mike1967 · Jan 6th, 2009, 15:32

Best of luck Jim

foggyjames · Jan 6th, 2009, 19:15

I think the problem is that (at the risk of stating the obvious) it's a large car to accomodate, and fairly impractical as a daily driver (for most people). While a limo (especially a 4-door) would be a nice addition for a 7/900 series "collector", or someone looking to start a limo business (really needs to be a 4-door for that)...the market is pretty small...especially when it's in pieces!

If you finished it, it'd probably make good money on eBay.

cheers

James

Steve and his 244 · Jan 6th, 2009, 19:45

Finish it Jim! Go on you know you want to! Do like suterman did and arrange a meet......everyone who turns up helps out and we get looaaaaads done in a day or two......

Id go if someone would give me a lift.....

C'mon you know you want to!

Steve

NI_Volvo_Nut · Jan 6th, 2009, 19:47

I'd be up for that if you'd put me up and pay the boat fee

Steve and his 244 · Jan 6th, 2009, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by NI_Volvo_Nut

I'd be up for that if you'd put me up

Back seat of car?!

NI_Volvo_Nut · Jan 6th, 2009, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve and his 244

Back seat of car?!

lol, back seat aint for sleepin in

Mike1967 · Jan 6th, 2009, 20:18

In this weather ! You will get a frost bitten doo darrs .

Jim760 · Jan 7th, 2009, 18:03

i like the idea of a meet, but the problem is the location.. a parking spacr ound the back of some flats isn't exactly the ideal is it lol if people were willing, i'd gladly take a boot to the head to get this project on the right track again, so COME ON FOLKS lol. as for those seeking accomadation, jim thought of this a long time ago.. the middle seat backs can fold out flat.. talking double bed width, you'd need to just tuck your legs in.. although there was no need for that on the original plan..

all i will say hwever is that it works, and its comfy if you so happen to lock your self out your house LOL (done it 3 times)

whats this? bloody boat fees? i better take that drivers side mirror off you for your cheek LOL

Foggy: your quite right, its a niche market for something like this, but its still an ex government executive, 7 seater, still bullit proof (i think) still handles like torvil and dean and still goes like a tramp after chips! what more could you ask for of a 19 year old barge? i know what else puts people off, the PRV.. i still laugh at that.. but mind you this is the only one ive had long term experiane with and its obviously not the same as the regular PRV's so that maybe why this one has been so good.

anyhoo, i shared a beer with it on new years eve.. well i had the beer, the car had a cocktail of petrolium substitue.. 3 turns of the engine and is purring like a kitten.. the burble of the engine on auto warm up begs me to give it a run out someplace, and come MOT time i'l give it just that (assuming its still mine) its just a shame.. the car has so much soul and personality, and its just sitting there, taking it all in its stride where as a different car would most likey of told you to get to **** and refused to budge or even not let you in if it was a ford.. lol

Steve and his 244 · Jan 7th, 2009, 18:15

Yess! Knew you'd like that idea Jim

Id be up for it if someone could give me a lift.....

Steve

NI_Volvo_Nut · Jan 7th, 2009, 20:10

Jim, your more than welcome to the mirror if you want it, and better still i'm stayin in ~Edinbourgh at the end of the month, so i can bring it with me if you like

Jan 6th, 2009, 19:15	#42
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Today 00:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	I think the problem is that (at the risk of stating the obvious) it's a large car to accomodate, and fairly impractical as a daily driver (for most people). While a limo (especially a 4-door) would be a nice addition for a 7/900 series "collector", or someone looking to start a limo business (really needs to be a 4-door for that)...the market is pretty small...especially when it's in pieces! If you finished it, it'd probably make good money on eBay. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jan 6th, 2009, 19:47	#44
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	I'd be up for that if you'd put me up and pay the boat fee __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Jan 7th, 2009, 18:03	#48
Jim760 Mr G Last Online: Jun 12th, 2020 19:11 Join Date: May 2007 Location: north yorkshire	i like the idea of a meet, but the problem is the location.. a parking spacr ound the back of some flats isn't exactly the ideal is it lol if people were willing, i'd gladly take a boot to the head to get this project on the right track again, so COME ON FOLKS lol. as for those seeking accomadation, jim thought of this a long time ago.. the middle seat backs can fold out flat.. talking double bed width, you'd need to just tuck your legs in.. although there was no need for that on the original plan.. all i will say hwever is that it works, and its comfy if you so happen to lock your self out your house LOL (done it 3 times) whats this? bloody boat fees? i better take that drivers side mirror off you for your cheek LOL Foggy: your quite right, its a niche market for something like this, but its still an ex government executive, 7 seater, still bullit proof (i think) still handles like torvil and dean and still goes like a tramp after chips! what more could you ask for of a 19 year old barge? i know what else puts people off, the PRV.. i still laugh at that.. but mind you this is the only one ive had long term experiane with and its obviously not the same as the regular PRV's so that maybe why this one has been so good. anyhoo, i shared a beer with it on new years eve.. well i had the beer, the car had a cocktail of petrolium substitue.. 3 turns of the engine and is purring like a kitten.. the burble of the engine on auto warm up begs me to give it a run out someplace, and come MOT time i'l give it just that (assuming its still mine) its just a shame.. the car has so much soul and personality, and its just sitting there, taking it all in its stride where as a different car would most likey of told you to get to **** and refused to budge or even not let you in if it was a ford.. lol __________________ will the jimousine ride again? previous models 940 TDI360 GLT 480 ES 740 GLE 940 SE 760 Executive 940 GL 850 GL 760 TIC V70 Torslanda

Jan 7th, 2009, 20:10	#50
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Jim, your more than welcome to the mirror if you want it, and better still i'm stayin in ~Edinbourgh at the end of the month, so i can bring it with me if you like __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Jan 6th, 2009, 15:32	#41
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Best of luck Jim

Jan 6th, 2009, 20:18	#47
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	In this weather ! You will get a frost bitten doo darrs .

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