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1989 Volvo 480 Turbo Coupé Registration no. EIG 1012 Chassis no. XLBEX063EKC541173

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Lot 92^▲

1989 Volvo 480 Turbo Coupé
Registration no. EIG 1012 Chassis no. XLBEX063EKC541173

Bonhams July Motoring Auction|25 July 2020, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1989 Volvo 480 Turbo Coupé
Registration no. EIG 1012
Chassis no. XLBEX063EKC541173

Odometer Reading: 56,250
MoT Expiry: 29/06/2021

*Rare manual gearbox model – one of a believed 12 survivors
*Just 56,250 miles from new
*Said to be running and driving 'beautifully'

The Volvo 480 was a rare beast when new and even moreso today, and especially so in Turbo form. Drawing its inspiration from the early 1970s P1800ES, the 480 was a smaller sporting coupé built up to a quality and not down to a price. This 1989 model has had just three previous owners, the first two being father and son, spending all its life (until recently) in Ireland. It was laid up from 2013 until the end of 2019, the vendor says. Described as solid and original the typically solid Volvo bodywork is said to be very good, the paint, trim and wheels/tyres as good. The interior has original seats and trim, the seats reported as being very good and the remainder as good. The turbo-charged engine is vendor-assessed as being very good for starting and running and the car is said to drive beautifully. Running gear is assessed to be very good: new rear brake calipers and flexi-pipes have been fitted.

A rare opportunity to buy one of Volvo's much-forgotten but blisteringly quick Turbo compact coupés, and one with traceable history and a recent service. One of just 12 believed to be left on the roads this is a fantastic opportunity to buy a low mileage, manual turbo example.

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Vendor Score Total: 68/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 16/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 13/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 4
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 14/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 3

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Please note the MOT Expiry is 22nd July 2020. All the required works have now been carried out, and the car passed the MOT with no advisories. To Schedule a video condition report for this lot please click here

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1989 Volvo 480 Turbo Coupé Registration no. EIG 1012 Chassis no. XLBEX063EKC541173

1989 Volvo 480 Turbo CoupéRegistration no. EIG 1012Chassis no. XLBEX063EKC541173

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1989 Volvo 480 Turbo Coupé
Registration no. EIG 1012 Chassis no. XLBEX063EKC541173

1989 Volvo 480 Turbo Coupé
Registration no. EIG 1012
Chassis no. XLBEX063EKC541173