Anyone know the Anglia car auctions ex-concours Volvo 164e ?

Lucien · Mar 24th, 2011, 13:44

Just wondering if anyone here's been to have a look at the gold Volvo 164E for sale at the Anglia Car auctions 9th April sale?

The auction description says:

"Manual, o/d. 3 owners. 126k miles with comprehensive service history. Pevious [sic] Volvo owners club concours winner. The Norwich based vendor, who has owned the car for over 31 years, is only selling due to his advancing years and describes the car as being in excellent condition. This car was used by Volvo in a national advertising campaign during the early 1990's"

I was surprised to see it described as a 1973 164E but be registered on an M-plate (1974 164TE?), but I guess it was just late-registered.

It seems like the current owner is/was a VOC member and the car was a concours winner. Does anyone remember it, or know the owner, or anyone seen it recently? It looks lovely. Just wondering if it's as good as it looks in the pictures.

The manual gearbox with overdrive is a good combination for me. Doesn't seem to have a sun roof which is a shame.

Photos are attached.

Kind regards
Lucien

brodgar · Mar 24th, 2011, 15:26

wow clean car

clean enginebay-

why is this not on a private sale first??

shame

Bristol603 · Mar 24th, 2011, 19:21

I am looking for a 164e and I will make the trek up to Kings Lynn for the auction. The estimate is above what a condition one car would seem to go for, but the car does look very clean and original and so may well be worth a premium price (plus buyers premium!).

It is a shame it isn't on private sale as buying at auction means you can't have a test drive to pick up problems in an old car. However, if the vendor is selling due to advancing years, then I can see the attraction of an auction as it avoids the stress of tyre kickers, ridiculous offers, telephone sales people etc. A problem is that you cannot check the car is going to a good home.

The auction site doesn't say if it has an MoT and it would be interesting to know if it has been standing for any length of time without much use. The photo that shows an edge view of the roof seems to have a line where I would expect the sunroof and so I think it has one. I thought all the 164s of this age had a sunroof, but no doubt an expert would know best.

john h · Mar 24th, 2011, 20:40

Yes, the second photo shows a sunroof

John

Lucien · Mar 25th, 2011, 09:53

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Originally Posted by john h

Yes, the second photo shows a sunroof

John

Aha - yes, you're right. Well then that is a lovely car . . . with a sunroof! Even better.

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JIM C · Mar 25th, 2011, 18:06

John Bailey is or was the owner of the 164. The last time I saw it a few years ago it was still superb.

jeff t · Mar 26th, 2011, 15:38

Its a few years since i last saw it but it sure was a lovely concours car and john looked after it very well,without doubt the best 164 in the country the last time i saw it.

Dibble · Mar 26th, 2011, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucien

Just wondering if anyone here's been to have a look at the gold Volvo 164E for sale at the Anglia Car auctions 9th April sale?

The auction description says:

"Manual, o/d. 3 owners. 126k miles with comprehensive service history. Pevious [sic] Volvo owners club concours winner. The Norwich based vendor, who has owned the car for over 31 years, is only selling due to his advancing years and describes the car as being in excellent condition. This car was used by Volvo in a national advertising campaign during the early 1990's"

I was surprised to see it described as a 1973 164E but be registered on an M-plate (1974 164TE?), but I guess it was just late-registered.

It seems like the current owner is/was a VOC member and the car was a concours winner. Does anyone remember it, or know the owner, or anyone seen it recently? It looks lovely. Just wondering if it's as good as it looks in the pictures.

The manual gearbox with overdrive is a good combination for me. Doesn't seem to have a sun roof which is a shame.

Photos are attached.

Kind regards
Lucien

Hi Lucien, Yes, John Bailey was the man. Ex Norfolk Policeman. Lovely quiet man and his car was/is superb. If you are looking for a good 164 then snap it up. John used to come up to the Scottish meets and I have a few pictures of his car in the late eighties when he used to snap up any prizes that were going.
Very high standards - both the man and the car.
Bob

auctioneerjim · Mar 27th, 2011, 10:51

on friday evening i went to work as normal at anglia car auctions (auctioneer) as i walked through the auction hall i spotted the volvo, i was bowled over ! definately a gem !!!! it is stunning.

Lucien · Mar 28th, 2011, 17:01

Hello, thanks for all the excellent information. It seems a well known car then, which is good. It's also good to know that it's still in top condition.

I have a lot of pondering to do! Hmmm...

Kind regards
Lucien

Mar 24th, 2011, 15:26	#2
brodgar I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2012 10:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forest Row	== wow clean car clean enginebay- why is this not on a private sale first?? shame

Mar 24th, 2011, 20:40	#4
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Yes, the second photo shows a sunroof John __________________ XX

Mar 25th, 2011, 18:06	#6
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	John Bailey is or was the owner of the 164. The last time I saw it a few years ago it was still superb. __________________

Mar 27th, 2011, 10:51	#9
auctioneerjim New Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2011 10:51 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: lincoln	anglia car auctions volvo on friday evening i went to work as normal at anglia car auctions (auctioneer) as i walked through the auction hall i spotted the volvo, i was bowled over ! definately a gem !!!! it is stunning.

Mar 28th, 2011, 17:01	#10
Lucien VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Walton-on-Thames	Thanks Hello, thanks for all the excellent information. It seems a well known car then, which is good. It's also good to know that it's still in top condition. I have a lot of pondering to do! Hmmm... Kind regards Lucien

Mar 24th, 2011, 19:21	#3
Bristol603 Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 12:46 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Winchester	I am looking for a 164e and I will make the trek up to Kings Lynn for the auction. The estimate is above what a condition one car would seem to go for, but the car does look very clean and original and so may well be worth a premium price (plus buyers premium!). It is a shame it isn't on private sale as buying at auction means you can't have a test drive to pick up problems in an old car. However, if the vendor is selling due to advancing years, then I can see the attraction of an auction as it avoids the stress of tyre kickers, ridiculous offers, telephone sales people etc. A problem is that you cannot check the car is going to a good home. The auction site doesn't say if it has an MoT and it would be interesting to know if it has been standing for any length of time without much use. The photo that shows an edge view of the roof seems to have a line where I would expect the sunroof and so I think it has one. I thought all the 164s of this age had a sunroof, but no doubt an expert would know best.

Mar 26th, 2011, 15:38	#7
jeff t VOC Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2019 19:17 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: belmont, durham View Photos By: jeff t	Its a few years since i last saw it but it sure was a lovely concours car and john looked after it very well,without doubt the best 164 in the country the last time i saw it.

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