Angrydicky Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 It's about 3'x2' so photographing the whole lot isn't really an option. I'll have a go at photographing a section at a time. Unfortunately part of it has a bit of oil staining, it's still readable though. Aberdeen: Morrison Brothers46 Virginia StreetAB1 2AU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Unfortunately part of it has a bit of oil staining Did you get over excited?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 It's about 3'x2' so photographing the whole lot isn't really an option. I'll have a go at photographing a section at a time.Unfortunately part of it has a bit of oil staining, it's still readable though. Aberdeen: Morrison Brothers46 Virginia StreetAB1 2AU That's a business that sells photocopiers/computers etc to businesses now.The building is quite new but it might have been a car showroom.It has large windows at the front facing the street (but no front yard/parking) and the entrance(with glass pergola) is now in the yard at the rear which does have a roller door. A friend used to work there, I'm not some sort of burglar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Yo triggington, you're doing some great work here!!! Fantastic stuff. A talbot alpine Automatic with a vinyl roof, that is OFF THE CLOCK on the shiteometer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Great article, Trigger. Top spec Alpine with Volvo-style wipers on the headlights - does it for me. I wish my parents bought one of those that the ghastly, tappetty W reg Horizon 1.3 LS they eventually bought c.1986. Would have been a better down-trade from the thirsty Vauxhall Royale 2.8 auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 As requested by Shep, Today's shite road test scan is from 1982 and featuring the Flagship Volvo 760 GLE in Heather Mills spec. Give me the Granada 2.8i any day!, (sorry about the blurriness of the words on the edge of a few pages, the late 70's - early 80's Autocar magazine were much bigger then my scanner so it's a job to fit it all in.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 A 700 series on a Y-plate! That's made my day! Despite liking the 700 Series a lot, if I was looking for a big executive saloon in 1982, I too would have gone for the Granada, largely due to my aversion to the PRV-V6 engine. Alternatively, I would have waited until the Turbo version came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leonard Hatred Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'd wait for the turbo diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'd wait for the turbo diesel. A 700 (or 900) Turbodiesel of any type would be a smashing daily driver, as they are pretty reliable and will happily run on vegetable oil. However, they are really hard to find in decent order nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leonard Hatred Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I keep a look-out for them on eBay as I quite like the idea of one - they are very noisy and old fashioned, but that's part of the appeal.Still see a few decent 940TDs, but many of them are expensive. 740/760TDs are getting very rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I keep a look-out for them on eBay as I quite like the idea of one - they are very noisy and old fashioned, but that's part of the appeal.Still see a few decent 940TDs, but many of them are expensive. 740/760TDs are getting very rare. That's why I like them as well, plus they go really well when driven hard I think the last 700 TD I saw for sale was a blue base model estate the same age as The Volvo on eBay in 2006, which was being sold by the chap I bought said car from in 2003. However, in 2009 I saw on said site a clean D-reg 740 GL estate which had been fitted with a Prima by Perkins some time in the early 1990s - really! I wonder what such a conversion entails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That's why I like them as well, plus they go really well when driven hard Mine doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That's why I like them as well, plus they go really well when driven hard Mine doesn't. Has it got an engine or turbo issue? I've generally found them to have better performance than the 1986cc petrol versions (as per The Volvo), even when equipped with an autobox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leonard Hatred Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 It's quicker than a Cavalier TD with an ill sealing fuel filter.Maybe there's still something not quite right with yours, I don't think it should labour so much when overtaking on a gentle downhill incline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 After all this Diesel v Petrol 740 talk I might as well bung up this bonus 740 GLE Estate Test, TD vs Petrol. I wonder what the results would be if the same test was done now?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 A 700 series on a Y-plate! That's made my day! Despite liking the 700 Series a lot, if I was looking for a big executive saloon in 1982, I too would have gone for the Granada, largely due to my aversion to the PRV-V6 engine. Alternatively, I would have waited until the Turbo version came out. 1982 Volvo 760 GLE Saloon. by bramm77, on Flickr Great articles Trigger, it must get so boring scanning them all at times, so well done with the commitment. I should really start putting my 25 odd issues of Street Machine on flickr one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Bloody hell! I think I'm in love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leonard Hatred Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 It's rather nice, but no need to re-post it so soon after brammy. Reading that Volvo diesel/petrol comparison again, the diesel doesn't make any sense at all. I wonder who bought them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Reading that Volvo diesel/petrol comparison again, the diesel doesn't make any sense at all. I wonder who bought them. After reading that, I've changed my mind about ever owning the diesel version, as it seems to be the much poorer choice, especially if you factor in things like the current price of diesel and more frequent engine oil changes - according to The Volvo's owner's handbook, the diesel 740s need an oil change every 3,000 miles, and an oil filter change every 6,000... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearoil Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Theres a diesel 740 on ebay now, item no: 140499091230 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Theres a diesel 740 on ebay now, item no: 140499091230 Looks pretty grotty, but I've put it on my watch list, just for the craic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Ooooh I remember that Volvo 740 twin test from What Car? Sold my 1980s and 90s WC? mags on eBay during 2005-7 as i was struggling for space in my flat. I really like the italic badge scripts on the early 760s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I really like the italic badge scripts on the early 760s. My late uncle's 1985 740 GL saloon (bought brand new, as he was a wealthy farmer) had similar badging. That car was the one that really got me into Volvos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leonard Hatred Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Reading that Volvo diesel/petrol comparison again, the diesel doesn't make any sense at all. I wonder who bought them. After reading that, I've changed my mind about ever owning the diesel version, as it seems to be the much poorer choice, especially if you factor in things like the current price of diesel and more frequent engine oil changes - according to The Volvo's owner's handbook, the diesel 740s need an oil change every 3,000 miles, and an oil filter change every 6,000... The oil change frequency is quite normal for older diesels.I think the diesel in that test is dragged down a bit by being automatic and sans intercooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Reading that Volvo diesel/petrol comparison again, the diesel doesn't make any sense at all. I wonder who bought them. After reading that, I've changed my mind about ever owning the diesel version, as it seems to be the much poorer choice, especially if you factor in things like the current price of diesel and more frequent engine oil changes - according to The Volvo's owner's handbook, the diesel 740s need an oil change every 3,000 miles, and an oil filter change every 6,000... The oil change frequency is quite normal for older diesels.I think the diesel in that test is dragged down a bit by being automatic and sans intercooler. I suppose that I could cadge some free oil from the fitters' workshop at my workplace I wonder why Volvo decided that mating the diesel engine to an autobox was a good idea. I would have thought it would have been better with a manual 'box. Having said that, my friend's 940 TD has an autobox (an AW-71L) and no intercooler, but goes really well. I'm sure that the side exit exhaust pipe he fitted makes quite a bit of difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Sorry to drag this up again, but I have a real soft spot for Maxi'sI know everybody knows about 'those doors' but just look at that rear legroom that is sensational for a car that size,I'm guessing (based on the fact that the last Escorts had a bigger footprint than a Mk2 Granadaand a Porsche 928 has the same footprint as an Mk2 Transit) that a Maxi must be about the same size as a current model Corsa/Fiesta etc. Something, somewhere has gone seriously wrong and it's not all about safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 I agree, If i have the drivers seat back in my VW Bora (I'm 5ft 11 so i need a bit of leg room) i can't get anyone behind me in the back, and that's a family sized car. Today I'm decided to go for the Pug 604 D Turbo test from 1980 as Dieselnutjob has one and so does Pete_M now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I like that the 'rival' Rover SD1 V8 is described as having good economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leonard Hatred Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 It's quite a bit better than the 604 SL V6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Sorry to drag this up again, but I have a real soft spot for Maxi'sI know everybody knows about 'those doors' but just look at that rear legroomthat is sensational for a car that size,I'm guessing (based on the fact that the last Escorts had a bigger footprint than a Mk2 Granadaand a Porsche 928 has the same footprint as an Mk2 Transit) that a Maxi must be about the same size as a current model Corsa/Fiesta etc. Something, somewhere has gone seriously wrong and it's not all about safety.Maxi:1969 Austin Maxi dimensions & weightWheelbase 2661 mm 104.8 in Track front 1365 mm 53.7 in rear 1353 mm 53.3 in Length 4013 mm 158 in Width 1626 mm 64 in Height 1384 mm 54.5 inCorsa:2006 Opel Corsa 1.0 Twinport dimensions & weightWheelbase 2511 mm 98.9 in Track front 1485 mm 58.5 in rear 1478 mm 58.2 in Length 3999 mm 157.4 in Width 1737 mm 68.4 in Height 1488 mm 58.6 inSource: http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/Good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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