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BorniteIdentity Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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(There's more on this car in my Blog - Memoirs from the Hard Shoulder, available in all good bookshops on this very forum)

 

Here's the advert from C&C. I appreciate I'm asking proper money, but it's a proper car. I took it on as a complete unknown; it had been parked up for 15 months with no MOT.

 

 

 

 

Here's a chance to own one of the best Volvo 240's on the market.

 

As you can see, the car is presented in excellent condition and benefits from a range of new parts and 12 months MOT. It also boasts just 110,000 miles on the clock - unusually low for such a vehicle, particularly of this vintage.

 

First registered December 1st 1990, and with just 3 previous owners, this car benefits from:

 

* Power Steering

* Electric Front Windows

* Heated Front Seats

* Original OEM Volvo Radio

* Superb Paintwork

* Immaculate Interior

* 3 Keys

* Range of spares including new wheel trims and headlamp protectors

 

To drive, the Volvo is perfect. There are no clunks, thumps, squeaks or rattles. All gears engage well, the clutch is light, steering is faultless and acceleration strong. To drive, the seating position is perfect for taller drivers, and visibility is excellent.

 

Inside the car, absolutely everything works as it should. By that, I mean everything. (The fuel guage is accurate, the temperature gauge sits happily at just under half way, the rev counter is perfect, and the speedo doesn't wobble. All interior lights work, the fan functions on all speeds, the heater gets very hot very quickly and the clock doesn't lose any time. I've fixed the FM/AM/LW radio and even the bum warmers still function. On top of that, the central locking locks and unlocks all 4 doors and the boot, and all seat adjustments work as intended.

 

The interior really is in superb condition - I don't think you'll find a better one (even on a very low mileage example).

 

Outside, the car is very smart and presentable. There are three things that stop me judging it as perfect.

 

* There is a small amount of rust on the inner lip of both wheel arches. It's not rusted through any of the metal, and is very easily treatable.

* There's a very small dent on the nearside front door.

* The electric aerial is, at the moment, a manual aerial. It looks to have become bent and so I've just taken it apart and left it in the upright position.

 

For the last MOT the car has had

* NOS Front Windscreen

* New suspension lower arm bushes

* New brake pads

 

as well as a new Battery.

 

Please note that the registration number H3 ADF is not included in the sale, and has already been placed on retention. The car has reverted to its original registration of H612 EJU. I have had period correct number plates made from DMB and they will be put on the car as soon as the new mounting kit arrives.

 

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I think, despite the comparables on C&C, £2375 was a bit optimistic. If anyone wants it based on an asking price of £2000 then shout. I've done 500 miles in it since the MOT 10 days ago and it's honestly - fantastic.

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Oh, that is just bloody GAWJUSS!!

 

You git...  ;)

Tamworthbay Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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I am so glad this isn't an estate as I would be gutted if it was with no space or cash at the moment.

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Utterly bloody lovely that.

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purplebargeken

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Oh....... WOW! That is a beauty!

Uncle Jimmy Rank: Lancia Gamma

Uncle Jimmy

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Look at that dashboard, like a granite cliff!

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Uncle Jimmy Rank: Lancia Gamma

Uncle Jimmy

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A Woolarding dance troupe could perform upon those bumpers!

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BorniteIdentity Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

BorniteIdentity

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I LOVE that. Px Shitroen C6? :)

I would be up for a swap/p-ex but a C6 doesn't appeal I'm afraid. Thanks for the offer.

 

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If this was in a brightly lit white room, the price would be about £10k

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Looks so good. Could easily last another 27 years when everyone else will have self driving hydrogen* cars.

 

I just keep coming back to this thread for a drool.

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danthecapriman

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Looks so good. Could easily last another 27 years when everyone else will have self driving hydrogen* cars.

I just keep coming back to this thread for a drool.

Buy it!

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I'd have to sell my Mondeo and Favorit. Just can't do it!

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Dick Cheeseburger Rank: Talbot Tagora

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Duz it have wun key for all itz locks mat8?

Bobthebeard Rank: Lancia Gamma

Bobthebeard

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What a lovely looking car!

Well worth the money IMHO. (If I actually had any money)

'Dreams......'

BorniteIdentity Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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Duz it have wun key for all itz locks mat8?

Aye. After much ball ache it's as it should be. One key for all locks and the valet keys are also present.

 

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I am absolutely head over heels with this.  An absolutely brilliant looking example, very best of luck with it.

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If this was in a brightly lit white room, the price would be about £10k

If I was in a brightly lit white room my price would be about £10.

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Sorry but reading that ad I call fraud matey.....

 

Nobody sells a car that good.

 

You need to keep it

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BorniteIdentity Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

BorniteIdentity

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Sorry but reading that ad I call fraud matey.....

 

Nobody sells a car that good.

 

You need to keep it

Ha. If it was an Estate, I'd be keeping it - as it would actually bring something to the party. As it is, I'm overstocked when it comes to unexceptional family saloons.

 

The money will go towards the Sierra and, maybes, a little breadvan.

 

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Felly Magic Rank: Isuzu Florian

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Thread bump as this is one sexy Swede, good look passing it on

BorniteIdentity Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

BorniteIdentity

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Thanks FM. I'm waiting on a bit of sunshine now to reshoot the car with the new numberplates.

 

I've got a couple of nice places I can use - one being the £2,000,000 mansion where the Sierra lives. Might just help things along(!)

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...the £2,000,000 mansion where the Sierra lives.

 

It was £4mil before, right...?  ;)

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BorniteIdentity Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

BorniteIdentity

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It was £4mil before, right...?  ;)

 

You don't get the 2 acre paddock or the 1000sq foot annexe for 2 mill.  There's also a 3 bedroom annexe available by seperate negotiation.

 

How.  The Others. Live.

 

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I dread to think how much a mate's gaff is on the Copped Hall Estate in Epping is worth

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BorniteIdentity

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New plates are on.fff436998b6385a556769cdcc2cc7f5d.jpgba61bf06f38d494bc301af36c5076cf8.jpg

 

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BorniteIdentity Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

BorniteIdentity

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Now on eBay.

 

God help me.

 

(!)

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This got bought by a lovely guy from Gloucester. I think he bought it in tribute to his Dad who had a red saloon with over 500k on the clock. His girlfriend and Mum came up to collect it with him, and he was pleased as punch.

 

What next then? Well, as much as I'd love that bASe Granada I posted in the tat thread, I need to press on and get the Sierra ready to MOT in a month's time. Alf892 has the steering rack and I've got a wheel to put on too. After that, who knows?!

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danthecapriman Rank: Talbot Tagora

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Glad you've sold it and it's off to a good home. It's a very nice car.

I agree, sort the Sierra first then see.

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