Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by 360beast » 20 Jul 2016 07:00 pm

On the new cillit bang advert there is a 300 series saloon on a 2 post lift

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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by macplaxton » 21 Jul 2016 07:25 am

2016 goes from bad to worse: That advert lacks Barry Scott - WTF?!!
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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by bogbasic » 23 Jul 2016 01:35 pm

In fear of using the Lord's name in vain, I have just seen an S40 and, about 3 months ago, a 440.
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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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by macplaxton » 13 Aug 2016 07:40 pm

Was in Michael Douglas's yard earlier in the week. It's been a good while since I was in and all the Volvos are now against the fence that backs on to the railway line.

Only one 300 series car there. A 1988 1.4 with missing prop, wing and bent bonnet. Didn't peek under the rear to check if the transmission was still in.

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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by 360beast » 19 Sep 2016 04:29 pm

Saw the 5 door 340 again, hadn't seen it in over a year, it now has a set of aftermarket alloys on it and my brief glimpse of it I don't think I like them haha.

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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by Hell Driver » 16 Nov 2016 09:06 pm

I think this is a 300 @ 2.45 minutes, probably a GLS by the chrome bumnper
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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by 360beast » 17 Nov 2016 07:19 am

Looks more like a 400 series to me.

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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by bogbasic » 18 Nov 2016 03:42 am

The furthest one looks like a 440 but the nearer one could be a 340 ;-?

Now then, now then, I know this bloke's a mixer and didn't your mother say, steer clear of the DJ ;-0
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).
More info here!

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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by 360beast » 18 Nov 2016 07:26 am

I didn't even notice the one nearest to the camera. Yeah that definitely looks like a 300 series.

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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by Hell Driver » 18 Nov 2016 10:21 pm

Yes, I meant the one nearest the camera.

Old Top Gear, 1989, 300 just passing under motorway bridge at 0.37. Also old Volvo truck!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_DgKvc3l0w
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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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by 360beast » 18 Mar 2017 10:04 pm

Spoted a 343 gl today (yes a 343 not a 340) outside callow end Hall it was silver, star mags I think lowered couldn't tell as I was driving past and it looked quite tidy from what I could see.

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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by bogbasic » 08 Apr 2017 07:39 pm

Silver-grey one in New Malden around midday today.
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).
More info here!

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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by mickt » 27 Aug 2018 09:04 pm

Hi
I spotted a white 300 reg E675NDG on road between Salford and Cranfield in Bedfordshire today whilst cycling on the open road Looked like the driver was enjoying same also Anyone of us?
cheers mickt

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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by bogbasic » 21 Oct 2018 11:53 pm

Picture of a 360 GLE sent by some friends. Taken in Kent, I believe. Anyone we know?
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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).
More info here!

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Re: Official V3M 300 Spotted Thread.

Post by bogbasic » 23 Oct 2018 09:56 pm

Wrong, it was the M11 in Essex, sorry!
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).
More info here!

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