My 360 Story
Posted: 11 Jun 2014 11:31 am
Hi all,
I'm Mason, i live in the UK and i'm an undergraduate BEng Motorsport Engineering student. My love for cars and motorsport started off when i was very young and has continued since, to the point that it will become my career! My love for Volvo's came around when my dad (the owner of many cars) bought a Volvo 240 GLE. At first, i was not impressed, it looked like a box and was a beige/green colour. Yet after many holidays, cruises, and seeing it fly round Nurburgring with a black bonnet and rally lights, i became attracted to all that was Volvo. Then, after the 240's demise, my dad bought a 83' 360 GLE. I instantly saw it as the definition of the 80's, and I didn't mind being seen in it! I've been to many shows with the car, and to some Volvo owners club meets a while back, but when the recent news hit - that dad had to get rid of it - I couldn't let him. Hence why I am now the owner of two cars, the 360 and my first car - a 1958 Morris Minor 1000. The Volvo and the Morris have become my running restoration projects and the Volvo is my daily driver at present. My present aims for the Volvo are to keep it as original as possible, with some light modifications such as rims, and some needed upgrades/replacements in the suspension and engine department. Throughout my time at uni I look forward to learning and applying my knowledge to improve the Volvo, and will later move onto heavier modifications/conversions including custom exhaust manifolds, power steering, fuel injection e.t.c (when i have the money!). For now, I will seek help and advice on V3M from fellow 300 series owners Peace.
Here's a pic
I'm Mason, i live in the UK and i'm an undergraduate BEng Motorsport Engineering student. My love for cars and motorsport started off when i was very young and has continued since, to the point that it will become my career! My love for Volvo's came around when my dad (the owner of many cars) bought a Volvo 240 GLE. At first, i was not impressed, it looked like a box and was a beige/green colour. Yet after many holidays, cruises, and seeing it fly round Nurburgring with a black bonnet and rally lights, i became attracted to all that was Volvo. Then, after the 240's demise, my dad bought a 83' 360 GLE. I instantly saw it as the definition of the 80's, and I didn't mind being seen in it! I've been to many shows with the car, and to some Volvo owners club meets a while back, but when the recent news hit - that dad had to get rid of it - I couldn't let him. Hence why I am now the owner of two cars, the 360 and my first car - a 1958 Morris Minor 1000. The Volvo and the Morris have become my running restoration projects and the Volvo is my daily driver at present. My present aims for the Volvo are to keep it as original as possible, with some light modifications such as rims, and some needed upgrades/replacements in the suspension and engine department. Throughout my time at uni I look forward to learning and applying my knowledge to improve the Volvo, and will later move onto heavier modifications/conversions including custom exhaust manifolds, power steering, fuel injection e.t.c (when i have the money!). For now, I will seek help and advice on V3M from fellow 300 series owners Peace.
Here's a pic