360GLE Reluctant to part with - Page 5

isbjorn · Jan 28th, 2013, 00:43

Whoever is lucky enough to get this car doesn't have to worry about its provenance - my father bought it brand new in June 1986 on my mother's birthday, when he retired at 65 and kept it for nearly 20 years until he couldn't drive any more, you'll only find two names on the V5 history, his and mine. If the buyer is going to thrash it, don't tell me, I don't want to know - it's only ever received TLC and it would be nice to think it will continue to get the same. If they haven't siphoned the petrol out, then I've no reason to believe that it won't start and drive straight away. I am confident that whoever gets it will be well pleased with it.

foggyjames · Jan 28th, 2013, 00:43

Andy is quite protective of nice cars, don't worry

cheers

James

OvlovS70 · Jan 28th, 2013, 17:44

Like your use of adjectives James: 'stinks, murky, racket' to describe the industry of salvage, sounds about right.
I nearly lost my '70 last month to this seedy sector, I was apoplectic!
Cheers

Hell Driver · Jan 28th, 2013, 19:26

Don't worry, if I do get it you'll see it on here or V3M again! If I don't get it then it will go for a decent price anyway and so hopefully to a good home. It's currently up at £175. There are some cheeky extra costs when you do buy a car from them so I've not got to get too carried away. I bet they've had the petrol.

It would help greatly if you could rememember if the front valance was at all damaged, if it is then it could push up the cost/effort of repair.

Don't worry about my username....Hell Driver referes to my job not my driving style (I hope!) It's from the 1950's film of the same name about ballast drivers...I deliver aggregates. Then again, thinking about it I have pulled one or two manouvres from the film....allegedly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV9Vs9tOEaI

OvlovS70 · Jan 28th, 2013, 22:39

Wondered if it was the film, one of my all time favs, McGoohan fan.
Sorry for off topic.

isbjorn · Jan 29th, 2013, 00:27

I'm not 100% certain, but I do not believe that the valance was damaged. If you look at the picture, the other car's bumper seems to have run just under my bumper and hence lifted and rotated it. The reg plate looks to be lined up where it's always been so, I think the valance escaped. The radiator grill became loose, but still loosely attached, when the 3rd party reversed away to disengage his car (which didn't have a mark on it - how did he get away with that?), so it may have been placed inside my car when it was recovered.

Hell Driver · Jan 29th, 2013, 10:22

Thanks for that photo! I expect the other car absorbed most of the impact in that big sqaushy plastic ford bumper! Just tried to book a viewing but no slots untill after the auction tomorrow..bugger. I'll take a gamble that any damage is light.

As for the future of the car if I get it...I'll worry about that if it happens! I can't really justify keeping another one as I still have a GLS which I bought to 'save' which I really shouldn't keep either.

My aim at the moment is to make sure it doesn't go for scrap or dismantling for spares as it's too far nice for that. I'm not against drifting as such, but again, this cars too nice for that unless someone does it up properly and not just wreaks it. If I get it and fix it I'll probably have at least one to sell one other (probaby gold GLS). I would be tempted to keep the saloon as I've never owned or driven one.

Chris_C · Jan 29th, 2013, 10:22

If you need them Andy, I picked up some lights recently in a job lot of bits that the chap was looking to go to a good home. Not looked at what condition they are in, but they are yours if you do get it.

EDIT:

Thinking about it, I'll have at grill as well, think I have both normal chrome and GLT ones

Hell Driver · Jan 30th, 2013, 00:29

I should be ok for lights thanks, I do have a few grills but not sure if they are the right ones, so that might be a help.

Edit: If it's just a standard one then I might have one or two about the place! Looking at photos on page 1, the GLE is the standard one. Black GLT might look nice! I have a GLS but thats for a MK2..wrong fit over the bumper.

Hell Driver · Jan 30th, 2013, 22:29

Good news, this car is now safely back in the VOC/V3M fold!!!

Or at least it will be by lunchtime tomorrow when I go to pick it up.

Will post some pictures when I get it, of damage and repairs. I do have a number of others to sort out too but hope this is an easy fix!

I can't wait to see it as I've never owned/driven a saloon. I didn't like them when the first came out years ago but they've grown on me at lot recently, thanks to seeing a few at V3M meets etc.

Jan 28th, 2013, 00:43	#41
isbjorn Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2013 23:48 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Egremont, Cumbria	Quality assurance Whoever is lucky enough to get this car doesn't have to worry about its provenance - my father bought it brand new in June 1986 on my mother's birthday, when he retired at 65 and kept it for nearly 20 years until he couldn't drive any more, you'll only find two names on the V5 history, his and mine. If the buyer is going to thrash it, don't tell me, I don't want to know - it's only ever received TLC and it would be nice to think it will continue to get the same. If they haven't siphoned the petrol out, then I've no reason to believe that it won't start and drive straight away. I am confident that whoever gets it will be well pleased with it.

Jan 28th, 2013, 00:43	#42
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 23:40 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Andy is quite protective of nice cars, don't worry 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 28th, 2013, 19:26	#44
Hell Driver Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 14:42 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Doncaster	Don't worry, if I do get it you'll see it on here or V3M again! If I don't get it then it will go for a decent price anyway and so hopefully to a good home. It's currently up at £175. There are some cheeky extra costs when you do buy a car from them so I've not got to get too carried away. I bet they've had the petrol. It would help greatly if you could rememember if the front valance was at all damaged, if it is then it could push up the cost/effort of repair. Don't worry about my username....Hell Driver referes to my job not my driving style (I hope!) It's from the 1950's film of the same name about ballast drivers...I deliver aggregates. Then again, thinking about it I have pulled one or two manouvres from the film....allegedly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV9Vs9tOEaI Last edited by Hell Driver; Jan 28th, 2013 at 19:36.

Jan 29th, 2013, 10:22	#48
Chris_C Gopher Last Online: Oct 12th, 2023 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southampton or Isle of Wight View Photos By: Chris_C	If you need them Andy, I picked up some lights recently in a job lot of bits that the chap was looking to go to a good home. Not looked at what condition they are in, but they are yours if you do get it. EDIT: Thinking about it, I'll have at grill as well, think I have both normal chrome and GLT ones __________________ 2003 S60 D5 SE 1989 340GL - Fake - Gallery Project Thread - Spare parts car turned motorsport plaything. 8 more valves, 277 more cc's Previously, a lot of various 300s

Jan 30th, 2013, 00:29	#49
Hell Driver Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 14:42 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Doncaster	I should be ok for lights thanks, I do have a few grills but not sure if they are the right ones, so that might be a help. Edit: If it's just a standard one then I might have one or two about the place! Looking at photos on page 1, the GLE is the standard one. Black GLT might look nice! I have a GLS but thats for a MK2..wrong fit over the bumper. Last edited by Hell Driver; Jan 30th, 2013 at 00:34.

Jan 28th, 2013, 17:44	#43
OvlovS70 Still a learning member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2022 18:49 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ayrshire	Like your use of adjectives James: 'stinks, murky, racket' to describe the industry of salvage, sounds about right. I nearly lost my '70 last month to this seedy sector, I was apoplectic! Cheers

Jan 28th, 2013, 22:39	#45
OvlovS70 Still a learning member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2022 18:49 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ayrshire	Wondered if it was the film, one of my all time favs, McGoohan fan. Sorry for off topic.

Jan 30th, 2013, 22:29	#50
Hell Driver Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 14:42 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Doncaster	Good news, this car is now safely back in the VOC/V3M fold!!! Or at least it will be by lunchtime tomorrow when I go to pick it up. Will post some pictures when I get it, of damage and repairs. I do have a number of others to sort out too but hope this is an easy fix! I can't wait to see it as I've never owned/driven a saloon. I didn't like them when the first came out years ago but they've grown on me at lot recently, thanks to seeing a few at V3M meets etc.

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