Rebuilding An Old Build Volvo 760

[oldcarfan]

Several years ago I bought an Italeri Volvo 760 to recreate a car I once had. The real one was high mileage but cheap. I put a lot of money into that car. Lots of engine parts, interior work, but it always demanded more. I finally sold it for something dependable after joining the Navy.

Anyway, I found this kit at a junk shop and worked to get it looking like the real one. I even painted it the color I wanted to repaint the original one. I built it the way I'd planned on doing the original car, lowered and with nice wheels, the only thing it was missing were the driving lights I put on that real one. I finished the build late one evening and went to set it on the shelf. Instead, I tripped and it tumbled to the floor. Many parts were lost and I sadly put it back in the box.

Skip ahead a few years and I was packing everything for our move. I found the missing pieces under a bench and stuck them in a baggie. The other day I found them again and then found the kit. The body was cracked in several places so I repaired it and did a lot of smoothing.

So here it is, finished again. This time I made sure it got securely on the shelf.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Did a nice recovery. Very unique build. Thanks for post and story that goes with it.

[XYHARRY]

Nice Volvo there Gary, it looks alot like the group A race version. Well done.

Cheers, 

David. ??

[PappyD340]

Real nice save!

[mrmike]

I rebuilt my Volvo 760 back in 2019 and lowered the stock suspension which looked like a 4X4 truck.  I repainted my Volvo dark green with a tan interior.  I left mine stock.

 

Edited February 25, 2024 by mrmike

[Yeah Nah]

Well saved! Volvos always sold well here in Australia. Even owned a couple of '2' series myself. Not bad cars but money sponges. 

[oldcarfan]

I have a soft spot for Volvos. My first was a 260GL which was a fun car. My last one was a V50 wagon which I really loved. I had a mechanic friend who bought and sold Volvos so he gave me a good price on repairs. I happily drove that car in Austin traffic for quite some time until the plastic Y at the bottom of the radiator split. The engine fried before I could get to an exit. The mechanic retired and I now drive a Lexus SUV.

[slusher]

Very nice build and I like the story!   I always liked the way Valvo cars drive and ride…

[happy grumpy]

Nice to see another kit kit saved from junkyard, especially a rare kit and subject. Great save.

[oldcarfan]

Now if Tamiya would only rerelease their Volvo wagon kits!