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Old Jul 12th, 2009, 15:03   #1
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A rare car turned up today, a 780, what a great example she was too!
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Don't think I've ever even seen a picture of one of those before, very nice in a weird sort of huge Volvo-coupe way!
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Old Jul 12th, 2009, 16:40   #3
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Don't think I've ever even seen a picture of one of those before, very nice in a weird sort of huge Volvo-coupe way!

Hehe, here you go... the full story with loads of pics!

HUGE it is at 4.8m long.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=70602
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nice pics there and some lovely motors, Still loving the 780 NewVolvo!
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Volvo 780 looks well. Gutted I couldn't see it will definately make it to next months meet have already marked it down in the diary

Where was Gary today? Can't see any pic's of his V70R?

960 looks nice is that a newbie?

Rest of the cars look well as always
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Volvo 780 looks well. Gutted I couldn't see it will definately make it to next months meet have already marked it down in the diary

Where was Gary today? Can't see any pic's of his V70R?

960 looks nice is that a newbie?

Rest of the cars look well as always
You have a bit to drive to get there I would think, no?
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You have a bit to drive to get there I would think, no?
Yes but it's always worth it
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I couldn't agree more!

Only been twice so far, but love it and already look forward to next time.
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