New member from Chile, 360 GLE

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volvero
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New member from Chile, 360 GLE

Post by volvero » 23 Feb 2022 04:16 pm

Hi all Volvo 300 series lovers!

My name is Hugo Tagle and I've recently purchased a 360 GLE sedan, B200EO. I currently own a ´71 142 and a '98 C70. I have to admit that I've always underestimated 300 series volvos, maybe due to the lower quality '76 and '77 units which led to a very bad reputation in Chile. But once I drove it the first time I immediatly fell in love with the car, its supple ride, confort, the engine and gearbox, etc.

The first day:
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Plastidipped before the real paint job:
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1982 advertisement:
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Also used between 1985 and 1990 as escort cars for some military:
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Regards,
Hugo Tagle
71 142S
87 360GLE
98 C70
06 XC90 V8
70 1800E

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bogbasic
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Re: New member from Chile, 360 GLE

Post by bogbasic » 23 Feb 2022 10:20 pm

Nice one. Glad to see you and your car here. Epic work. Its looking hot and dry there - fabulous.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
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volvero
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Re: New member from Chile, 360 GLE

Post by volvero » 24 Feb 2022 02:10 pm

it looks dry and hot bacuse the pictures were taken 300 kms north of Santiago where the climate is usually dry, and to add, we have been through a 12 year dry season.

Jan135
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Re: New member from Chile, 360 GLE

Post by Jan135 » 09 Mar 2022 02:06 pm

Amazing piece, Looks beautiful!

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