As one who enjoys an oddball motor, I get distracted every time I see a Volvo 480ES. Sort of a hatchback with a bit of shooting brake in its profile, this car was the spiritual successor to the P1800ES of the 1970s. The 480 was an odd duck in the Volvo lineup during the 1980s and into the mid 1990s, manufactured in The Netherlands at the factory that gave us the Daf. This would be the first front-wheel drive Volvo and injected a sporty attitude into the model range at a time where the company was still designing cars with a straightedge and #2 pencil. This 480ES for sale near Hannover, Germany has under 40,000 miles on the clock, making it quite a rarity as few are left in this condition.
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1988 Volvo 480ES on eBay.de
Year: 1988
Model: 480ES
Engine: 1.7 liter inline-4
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 62,300 km (~ 38,711 mi)
Price: €3,990 (~ $5,497 USD)
Vehicle description:
5-speed manual transmission
Technology and Security:
Central locking, trip computer, catalystMultimedia:
Radio-cassetteComfort:
Electric front windowsInterior trim:
Upholstery: Gray fabric, heated seats, center armrest, luggage coverExternal features:
Alloy wheelsOthers:
Errors excepted, subject to changeMore information:
Driver’s seat height adjustment, rear defogger, height adjustable steering wheel, vehicle has been owned by two people in the same family (daughter, husband)Contact:
E. Erdmannsky GmbH VOLVO dealer
Phone: +49 (0) 5141 95720
eMail: erdmannsky@mobile.de
These 480s seem to be elusive on the roads of Europe, as I’ve seen nary an example during my last few visits there. A clean one like this would be the perfect thing to arrive in at the next Cars and Coffee event stateside. At $5,400, this is a tantalizing proposition even considering shipping and importation fees. We appreciate the odd Swedish ride here at GCFSB, as they share a lot of qualities of the German vehicles we love. The 480ES is at the top of our list when it comes to vehicles from Germany’s northern neighbor, in no small part due to its style, practicality and uniqueness.
-Paul
