1977 MY 343 in Norway

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1977 MY 343 in Norway

Post by S10NPH » 15 Aug 2014 08:41 am

I thought I would post this up here, just in case someone is interested in a very early '77 model year car ('76 built), which looks to be in pretty good condition. It's failed its MOT on some pretty minor points, is pretty pricey, oh, and it's in Norway.

http://www.finn.no/finn/car/used/object ... e=50474579
1977 Volvo 343 DL 1.4 Vario TUJ 247R
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Re: 1977 MY 343 in Norway

Post by Hell Driver » 15 Aug 2014 10:38 pm

Closer than Canada! Does look in good shape. I have all the bits the fix the bumpers. The front number plate has been put in the wrong place! Pity the steering wheel is on the wrong side :lol:

Yes a bit pricey when you add on getting it back. Did it cost much to import yours? I don't meen the transport, did they charge for the registering process?
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Post by classicswede » 16 Aug 2014 10:55 am

That is very close to where my brother lives and the airport is also nearby.

Registartion does not cost much, its just a very long drive back.
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Re: 1977 MY 343 in Norway

Post by macplaxton » 16 Aug 2014 11:04 am

Hell Driver wrote:Did it cost much to import yours? I don't meen the transport, did they charge for the registering process?
55 quid first registration fee for any car, import or not.

Norway might be slightly different (non-EU), but I suspect not as it is EEA.

Bringing one in from outside EEA is 10% duty + 20% VAT on landed cost (vehicle+shipping+insurance, etc.) and £55 to register.
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Re: 1977 MY 343 in Norway

Post by S10NPH » 16 Aug 2014 06:43 pm

Hell Driver wrote:Pity the steering wheel is on the wrong side :lol:
To be honest, this has not been a problem for me. I was terrified to start with, but after a few drives I just got used to it. It's only reversing that I sometimes get a little confused! I think the fact that you don't have to keep reaching for the gearstick helps.

And yes, Rich is correct about the UK registration. It was actually so much easier than I was expecting, and quick.
1977 Volvo 343 DL 1.4 Vario TUJ 247R
1980 Volvo 345 DL 1.4 PGH 590V
1981 Volvo 345 DL 1.4 ECR 312W
1985 Volvo 340 DL 1.4 Vario B168 DTU
1982 Volvo 245 GLT 2.3 Auto VKN 137X
1997 Saab 900 Convertible P290 DDF and 2018 VW Tiguan S10 NPH

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Re: 1977 MY 343 in Norway

Post by volvodspec » 17 Aug 2014 09:46 am

it's been repainted in the past looking at the heater housing

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Re: 1977 MY 343 in Norway

Post by Hell Driver » 18 Aug 2014 12:24 am

I drove a LHD 440 for a year, soon got used to it, infact changing gear with the right hand seamed natural after a while!

I did notice the overspray on the heater intake too. The inner arch looks a bit suspect, like it's coming away.

You've got to admire the fact that the car still exists at all, whatever condition it's in, the seat material looks to have survived very well indeed, probably the hardest thing to replace.
360 GLE Saloon (D 86)
360 GLS (A 84)
343 DL (W 80) :-)
340 GL 1.7 (G 89)
360 GLS (Y 83)
440 Turbo (J 92)
Transit Tipper 125 T350 (02)Alive Again!
Transit Tipper Smiley face Q reg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 (54)
R.I.P. 77 343 DL vario :-(

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