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I must have vaguely been aware of these back in the 80's, but have no memory of them at all. It must not have been on my radar as something I might have wanted.
EMWalhalla 2026
Louwman's Toyota World
Raamsdonksveer, the Netherlands.
Automobile club Elk Merk Waardig is focusing on the unknown and disregarded automobiles. See also www.elkmerkwaardig.nl/
Volvo 480 Turbo (1986-95) Engine 1721cc F3N S4 Turbo 122bhp
Registration Number D 13 TBO (Vehicle related cherished number - TURBO)
VOLVO (CARS) ALBUM
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Designed for Volvos Dutch subsidiary NedCar by John de Vries and Peter Horbury as a sporty compact coupe, and produced in Born, Holland. The sporty 480 was aimed at transforming Volvos rather frumpy image, to that of the yuppie market segment.
It was the first front-wheel drive car made by Volvo and the only Volvo featuring pop-up headlights and was only available in the one body style, an unusual four-seat, three-door hatchback body, somewhere between lift back and estate in form, it was marketed as a Coupe in Europe with sales beginning in 1987.
From 1986 to 1992 the only engines available were Renaults 1721cc S4 fuel injected units in various stages of tune. From 1987 the top performing model was the 480 Turbo with its turbocharged engine producing 120-122bhp. The 1721cc engine was joined by a normally aspirated 1998cc (2.0 ltr) engine of 110bhp
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Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-451
Thetford based Star Roadways Volvo 480 coupled to a three axle curtainsider in Addyson road Sudbury i wonder if Terry Tullet is still there fitter
Époqu'auto 2024
Oldtimer / Youngtimer Parking
Eurexpo Lyon
Chassieu (69), France.
Video: youtu.be/01DTc9bndtU
This sporty compact car was built in the Netherlands. It was designed by John de Vries (NL, 1945-2025) and Peter Horbury (UK, 1950-2023). The official presentation was in October 1985.
The 480 Coupé was technically related to the Volvo 440.460 sedan series.
The trim level called 'S' was introduced in 1992. It was an entry level with less options.
Seen at the back yard of Volvo specialist Garage Welovo, Beverwijk. I don't know if this car will be demolished for donor parts or will be restored.
1721 cc L4 petrol engine obtained from Renault.
Performance: 102 bhp.
910 kg.
Production Volvo 480 series: March 1986-Sept. 1995.
Production Volvo 480 this S version: 1992-1994.
Original first reg. number: April 10, 1992.
New Dutch reg. number: Dec. 5, 2018 (private import, still valid).
With current owner since Dec. 17, 2019.
Sold 5 times after import to NL.
Beverwijk, Wijkermeerweg, Nov. 7, 2025.
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EMWalhalla 2023
Louwman's Toyota World
Raamsdonksveer, the Netherlands.
Automobile club Elk Merk Waardig is focusing on the unknown and disregarded automobiles. See also www.elkmerkwaardig.nl/