oldcarfan Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Did a nice recovery. Very unique build. Thanks for post and story that goes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Nice Volvo there Gary, it looks alot like the group A race version. Well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Real nice save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) 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 by mrmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Well saved! Volvos always sold well here in Australia. Even owned a couple of '2' series myself. Not bad cars but money sponges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Very nice build and I like the story! I always liked the way Valvo cars drive and ride… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Nice to see another kit kit saved from junkyard, especially a rare kit and subject. Great save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 Now if Tamiya would only rerelease their Volvo wagon kits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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