Danny Hopkins' 164 For Sale

Billy Smalls · Jan 11th, 2016, 14:52

Hi

For anyone who's read Practical Classics ( I love it) recently, you'll half know this car.....the editor's....lots of work done and I'd be tempted if it weren't for the auto box

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-164-...25.m3641.l6368

heckflosse · Jan 11th, 2016, 15:19

Cheap enough for a useable car.
Often called the Swedish Wolseley 6/110, you wouldn't find one of them now for two grand!

volvoid · Jan 11th, 2016, 16:03

For those of us who arent avid readers of PC, whata good about the car and what isnt ?
I like the look of it, dont have the driveway or garage space

Billy Smalls · Jan 11th, 2016, 16:41

There's been lots of welding done - from memory bonnet hinges, inner rear arches, the fan shaped shocker mounts replaced, front wings by the looks of it.

Maybe I'm being soft, but the guy's reputation is on the line if he sells you a ****ter

I'm not his mate or anything, I just thought it was funny that the car that I sit and read about on the toilet, is now up for sale......

Steve and his 244 · Jan 11th, 2016, 17:39

The welding has been done by a friend of mine Michael coman. One of the best bodywork fabrication people I know.

barkster1971 · Jan 11th, 2016, 18:38

http://youtu.be/3lWQhSWIFYo.

heckflosse · Jan 11th, 2016, 19:15

Sounds totally cool, like only a good Six can!

Triple-S · Jan 11th, 2016, 19:15

Billy, there's nothing wrong with a 40+ years old car having lots of welding. Far better than a rotbox being squeezed a "friendly" MoT so it can be driven about daily and put all other road-users at risk
Being a 164 owner I value the second-opinion that a proper MoT provides: peace of mind that almost everything important has been checked by a competent engineer. Like I think pre 1959 cars not needing MoTs now is lunacy.

P

warninglight · Jan 11th, 2016, 21:20

Love the choice of main picture on the ad!

I saw Danny before Christmas, when the PC lot were up here in Cumbria for their winter warmers thing, and he was trying to do a deal with me, where I'd end up with that motor and possibly a caravan. I'd have had it, if I'd had space in my life for another motor!

heckflosse · Jan 12th, 2016, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple-S

Billy, there's nothing wrong with a 40+ years old car having lots of welding. Far better than a rotbox being squeezed a "friendly" MoT so it can be driven about daily and put all other road-users at risk
Being a 164 owner I value the second-opinion that a proper MoT provides: peace of mind that almost everything important has been checked by a competent engineer. Like I think pre 1959 cars not needing MoTs now is lunacy.

P

Pre 59 cars never have rusty brake pipes or bald tyres or other dangerous faults.
European induced lunacy of course.

Jan 11th, 2016, 14:52	#1
Billy Smalls Master Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2023 15:34 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol	Danny Hopkins' 164 For Sale Hi For anyone who's read Practical Classics ( I love it) recently, you'll half know this car.....the editor's....lots of work done and I'd be tempted if it weren't for the auto box http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-164-...25.m3641.l6368 __________________ just the one - 1970 144DL Auto

Jan 11th, 2016, 16:03	#3
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	For those of us who arent avid readers of PC, whata good about the car and what isnt ? I like the look of it, dont have the driveway or garage space __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Jan 11th, 2016, 16:41	#4
Billy Smalls Master Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2023 15:34 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol	There's been lots of welding done - from memory bonnet hinges, inner rear arches, the fan shaped shocker mounts replaced, front wings by the looks of it. Maybe I'm being soft, but the guy's reputation is on the line if he sells you a ****ter I'm not his mate or anything, I just thought it was funny that the car that I sit and read about on the toilet, is now up for sale...... __________________ just the one - 1970 144DL Auto

Jan 11th, 2016, 18:38	#6
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:37 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	upgrade it http://youtu.be/3lWQhSWIFYo. __________________ new engine! new car!

Jan 11th, 2016, 21:20	#9
warninglight VOC Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Lakes	Love the choice of main picture on the ad! I saw Danny before Christmas, when the PC lot were up here in Cumbria for their winter warmers thing, and he was trying to do a deal with me, where I'd end up with that motor and possibly a caravan. I'd have had it, if I'd had space in my life for another motor! __________________ 2008 XC70 SE Lux D5 - 1966 Amazon - 1979 C202 Laplander Past: 1997 S70 TDi, 1997 C70 T5 GT, 2003 V70 Bi-Fuel, 2000 Ph2 V70 2.5D, 1997 V70R Auto FWD, 1998 V70R Manual AWD, 2004 XC90 D5 G/T, 2005 S60 D5

Jan 11th, 2016, 15:19	#2
heckflosse Premier Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dereham	Cheap enough for a useable car. Often called the Swedish Wolseley 6/110, you wouldn't find one of them now for two grand!

Jan 11th, 2016, 19:15	#7
heckflosse Premier Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dereham	Sounds totally cool, like only a good Six can!

Jan 11th, 2016, 19:15	#8
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Billy, there's nothing wrong with a 40+ years old car having lots of welding. Far better than a rotbox being squeezed a "friendly" MoT so it can be driven about daily and put all other road-users at risk Being a 164 owner I value the second-opinion that a proper MoT provides: peace of mind that almost everything important has been checked by a competent engineer. Like I think pre 1959 cars not needing MoTs now is lunacy. P

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