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Old 09-26-2009, 09:55 AM
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So I purchased this yesterday. 201,554 miles
It has the turbo 4 in it.

I know it's not the right forum, but I'm an S70 owner so I thought I'd share it here!

1991.






It's slower than dirt. But man, it's a fun car.
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1987 Alfa Romeo Platinum w/ Verde body
1998 Volvo S70 GLT
1991 Volvo 780 Bertone Coupe!
 

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Old 09-26-2009, 02:34 PM
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Omaha huh?

Know of any exhaust shops in town? LOL.

PM me.
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 06:44 PM
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That thing is pretty clean. Does it run and everything?
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 06:54 PM
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Man, Bertone coupes have a soft spot in my heart! I was saddened not too long ago when I saw a black one on blocks at a you pull salvage yard! Looks good! Do you know the background of it?
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 07:10 PM
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Looks good!!!
Is the turbo seized? Those things are supposed to be pretty fast.
 
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Old 09-28-2009, 06:06 PM
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Nice find!
 
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Old 09-28-2009, 10:54 PM
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classic. well grandpa series classic!

Great find. I want the rims.
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 08:49 AM
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OMG why can't i ever find one of these when im looking for one???? T_T
I love that car and I love YOU for buying it! great find brother!
 
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Old 10-03-2009, 06:51 PM
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Nice grab. I use to own a 262c. The last time I test drove a 780 it was TRASHED. The suspension was shot the stereo volume was going up and down radomly and it was just to torn up to purchase.

Hope your's is in better shape. The car will be pretty fast once you get the motor running right.
 
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Old 10-04-2009, 12:24 PM
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I don't think he's coming back...
 
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Old 10-06-2009, 01:39 PM
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Sweet...
 
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Old 10-25-2009, 10:23 PM
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Did he just show us pictures of his car and then leave us?

Aw man, I feel so....so used.
 
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Old 10-26-2009, 10:46 AM
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He said it was pretty slow, maybe he took it for a spin around the block and hasn't made it back home yet.
 
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Old 10-26-2009, 01:56 PM
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Good point, he still may be backing out of his drive way.
 
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Old 10-28-2009, 07:17 PM
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Hope it does not look like this...

 
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Holy accident. At least the horns are OK.
 
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Does anybody know what the engines can take? My friend has a 780 and I'm thinking about buying HER a MBC for it
 
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