Guestbook 1999
from the Volvo Coupé Bertone Homepage

Naam	Arslan hanjra
Emailadres	volvo_420
Datum	28/12/1999
Tijd	04:52:34
Land	United States

i have 3 bertones and am only 19 years

Naam	robert
Emailadres	rbakker@themis.com.au
Datum	26/12/1999
Tijd	03:45:14
Land	Australia

hello and thank you for your great home page

Naam	Bryan Colleran
Emailadres	colleran@sprint.ca
Datum	18/12/1999
Tijd	23:59:11
Land	Canada
Waardering	9

Pretty good webpage — especially since I've got 780 and wouldn't otherwise have achance to come across mnay others who do as well. Only negative is that it doesn't seem to have been updated for quite a long time. Or maybe I'm missing something. I must add that I have a hard time keeping up with my paying work, so am very impressed by soameone whe can put his much offort and skill into what is obviously a labour of love. Keep up the good work!
Bryan C.

Naam	Madowan Nizam
Emailadres	fott_lin@hotmail.com
Datum	13/12/1999
Tijd	07:04:38
Land	Malaysia
Waardering	10

The most superb car i never drive before and can"t be compare
with other vehichel

Naam	robert bakker
Emailadres	rbakker@themis.com.au
Datum	9/12/1999
Tijd	06:55:29
Land	Australia

hello

i have just bought a volvo bertone coupe in australia. do you know if there is anywhere in this country where parts unique to the 262 are available. it is missing the two strips on both sides on the rear quarter panels.
please email me with any exciting news on the volvo 262c

thank you

robert bakker

Naam	edward v resh
Emailadres	edwardvr@aol.com
Datum	7/12/1999
Tijd	00:10:22
Land	United States
Waardering	9

it is truly a joy to know there are so many others who are intrested in a particular marque. thankyou for taking the time and effort to create a web page that one can refer to for help or just the joy of it
thanks ed resh
if anyone has a thought about the bulb indicator light on the dash that only lites when the lights are on and blinks when using the turn signals when lites are on please email your possible soultions ..yes i checked the bulbs

Naam	Russell Bertrand
Emailadres	bertrand@netsense.net
Datum	5/11/1999
Tijd	02:01:53
Land	United States

I am trying to locate door speakers for a 1979 262 Bertone Coupe. Can any one help me!!!
Russell Bertrand bertrand@netsense.net

Naam	Martin Usener
Emailadres	usener@t-online.de
Datum	3/11/1999
Tijd	01:36:27
Waardering	10

Hi
Great webside with brilliant pictures and very interesting
information.
I own a 780 B200ET directly imported from Italy and love the car,
but I have problem getting data/information together how to
convert the B200ET to B200FT. The conversion to a 3way-catalyst
version is technically not so difficult, but the registration
at the German TÜV is going to be very challenging.

So does anybody have infos how to convert the car and what emission
values does the car reach? Are the 4or5 780 owners in the Owner-list
with B200FT engines really FTs or just ETs? Can I get some more data
from them? Are there more German Owners with the same problem?

Thanks Martin

Naam	donald
Emailadres	pastrychef69@hotmail.com
Datum	25/10/1999
Tijd	17:49:26
Land	United States
Waardering	9

Great website! Looking for an '81 262c with a d24 & intercooler in it. Color of car is black with gold iodized trim. Wheels are from an '82 turbo, smoke black windows. Car was built by the staff of Motor Trend magazine July/August 1981. They refered to the car as 'Lone Betone'. Thanks for your time. Don

Naam	donald
Emailadres	pastrychef69@hotmail.com
Datum	25/10/1999
Tijd	17:46:50
Land	United States
Waardering	9

Great website! Looking for an '81 262c with a d24 & intercooler in it. Color of car is black with gold iodized trim. Wheels are from an '82 turbo, smoke black windows. Thanks for your time. Don

Naam	Chuck
Emailadres	cv122446@aol.com
Datum	18/10/1999
Tijd	19:17:17
Land	United States

This is a great site!!!
I am looking for a rear window seal for an 89' 780turbo. The part is #3510792.
Thank you,
Chuck

Naam	Bill Humpal
Emailadres	bill.humpal@octanner.com
Datum	16/10/1999
Tijd	15:06:47
Land	United States
Waardering	10

It looks like you've put almost as much work into this site as you have in your 262C restoration. Great Job!

Naam	david c. adams
Emailadres	mopard@yahoo.com
Datum	8/10/1999
Tijd	15:02:41
Land	United States
Waardering	8

hello, i puchaced a 1978 262c in june of 98. so far i have driven this car from maine to florida, and back, and i also drive it 120 miles a day. this car is great. i am in the process of restoring it.

Naam	m koeman
Emailadres	gigisummer@hoitmail.com
Datum	26/9/1999
Tijd	17:01:09
Land	Netherlands
Waardering	9

he volvo gekken

ik heb een volvo 262 1980
maar ze hart heeft het gegeven
weet iemand een goeie garage want zijn hart moet
gereviceerd worden

Naam	Neil Larson
Emailadres	nlarson@geecs.org
Datum	22/9/1999
Tijd	04:26:01
Land	United States
Waardering	8

ATTENTION 780 OWNERS!!!

I just bought a 1989 Volvo 780 Bertone... I love this car.
There's just one problem:

I can't figure out how to get the back seat up!! The
seat belt buckles are trapped somewhere underneath the seat,
and I've tried EVERYTHING to move the seat up!
I feel like an idiot!

Has anyone else come across this problem?????
If so, please email back.
nlarson@geecs.org

Thank you!!

Naam	chandra pinto
Emailadres	cpinto@triageinc.com
Datum	15/9/1999
Tijd	01:39:39
Land	United States
Waardering	10

Greetings Bertone lovers,

I'm considering buying a 1998 780 Bertone and want to know the pros and cons about this car. Are any of the parts discontinued? Is $5450 for an immac. black w/ tan lthr too much to pay? Help! I need some expert advice. If I do end up buying the car, which I'm in love with, I'll join the club!

Thank you very much for responding,

Chandra

Naam	tomngrossman
Emailadres	tgnacl@hotmail.com
Datum	9/9/1999
Tijd	03:14:03
Land	United States
Waardering	10

have 1991 bertone coupe. need driver's side rear light fixture and driver's side front light fixture. bertone very expensive in usa. are you able to suggest a source in europe for these parts??
please feel free to respond to me at tgnacl2hotmail.com or FAX 978 546 1192 USA
thanks.
great site.

Naam	Birger Alnes
Emailadres	biralnes@online.no
Datum	7/9/1999
Tijd	22:34:29
Land	Norway
Waardering	9

Very good site ! Since I'm looking for used car at
the moment,(of cource a bertone) this site cover it all.
tnx.

Naam	gennarino
Emailadres	gennarino_d@yahoo.com
Datum	4/9/1999
Tijd	23:14:24

How much should I expect to spend on annual maintenance for a 1980 262c with 83k mi. The body is in exceptional shape -garaged all of it's life!! Oil changed religiously. b28E engine.

Naam	peeters frederic
Emailadres	frederic.peeters@skynet.be
Datum	25/8/1999
Tijd	16:34:45
Land	Belgium
Waardering	10

ongelooflijk je site!

ik dacht de 780 te verkopen, maar begin nu weeral te twijfelen....
ik heb wel redelijk zware problemen met het open dak...
roest. roest...
in alle geval, ik heb je site gebookmarked bij favorites!

Naam	campbell stevens
Emailadres	campbellstevens@bigpond.com
Datum	25/8/1999
Tijd	15:56:53
Land	Australia
Waardering	10

a really fantastic site one of the best thanks

Naam	Tazri Sidek
Emailadres	ptcyber@hotmail.com
Datum	21/8/1999
Tijd	20:33:51
Land	Malaysia
Waardering	8

Might be a bit difficulties for me to see photo of volvo cars model.
Can be improve by prepared short cut icon by model.
Anyway very interesting site to visit with music...
Congratulation!!.

Naam	William Owens
Emailadres	Davieso@aol.com
Datum	18/8/1999
Tijd	00:01:21
Land	United States

Can you tell me where I might find a copy of this
book that you list on your site:

VOLVO 760/780 Product Information 1990 (English) - MS/PV 2711-89 Broberg
Eklind AB

Any information about books on the 780 is helpful.

Thank you.

Naam	alan
Emailadres	alan55@home.com
Datum	14/8/1999
Tijd	17:06:32
Land	United States
Waardering	10

love your site I been a volvo technician and lover since 1969 worked for volvo in uk then came to usa

Naam	Jonathan Russell Lichtenstein
Emailadres	jlich001@odu.edu
Datum	1/8/1999
Tijd	22:47:44
Land	United States
Waardering	9

Hello There,

I have recently become a Volvo Bertone enthusiast. I appreciate all of the information that you have managed to gather together on this one page. However, I find that the majority of it pertains to the original 262C. My father once considered purchasing one of these in 1977, but opted instead to purchase two late model 240 series Volvo's (a 242 sedan and a 240 wagon). I see very little of these 262C's, and those I have come across are in rather poor condition. How do you rank them, personally? Do you find them to be a better engineered car than the later 780's or no? I see the 780's every now and then. They are certainly more modern in appearance and appointments. Today, in fact, (August 1, 1999) I went to look at a 1989, 780 Bertone that is for sale where I live. I found its interior to be sumptuous and quite modern for a Volvo. A far cry from any of the tank-like 240's. I would like to see more information posted on these 780's if at all possible. I have learned as much as possible about the 262C. I should now like to do the same with the 780. I hope that within the next two years I will be able to become the proud owner of one of either of these fine vehicles. Until then any information you can provide me concerning the 780 would be appreciated. Especially items concerning interior appointments, options, engines, colors, and photographs of both the interior and exterior for varios model years. Thank you ever so much for your time.

Sincerely,

Jonathan R. Lichtenstein

jlich001@odu.edu

P.S.
I live in the South-Eastern portion of the state of Virginia, on the East coast of the United States of America; near the border to North Carolina.

Naam	Ingvar Hylander
Emailadres	ingvar.hylander@vellinge.mail.telia.com
Datum	25/7/1999
Tijd	22:14:27
Land	Sweden
Waardering	10

This was a very nice and interesting page .

Naam	Claes Håkansson
Emailadres	hooligan77@telia.com
Datum	20/7/1999
Tijd	16:12:19
Land	Sweden
Waardering	10

Keep up with your good work, a great site.

Naam	Bill Brown
Emailadres	billius@rocketmail.com
Datum	17/7/1999
Tijd	17:12:32
Land	United States
Waardering	8

Very nice layout. Do you have a way to submit pictures of my vehicle? Thanks in advance, Bill

Naam	stella
Emailadres	stella@iae.nl
Datum	10/7/1999
Tijd	20:23:39
Land	Netherlands
Waardering	6

hello..I'm a sixteen year old girl and I want to see that I really like this old cars..my dad has got two amazones,pv,p1800 es,p1800s,combi and a 142 (?)..now he wants to buy a 262c so I wanted to print a picture..can you help me?!thnks!

Naam	s. bono
Emailadres	fsbono@aol.com
Datum	24/6/1999
Tijd	03:51:38
Land	United States

I am selling a 1981 Bertone coupe. Black W/ Black interir.
It has 90,000 miles. Inquiries to my e-mail address.

Thank you.

Naam	Ray Levitt
Emailadres	Ray.Levitt@tesco.net
Datum	20/6/1999
Tijd	19:36:41

Congratulations on what seems to be an excellent site (only had time for a quick look around, I will visit again later when time permits). I was very pleased to see my article from the volvo owners club magazine had found recognition among your pages. Best wishes for the future of your club and the web site. Regards Ray

Naam	Debby
Emailadres	astranam@pacbell.net
Datum	18/6/1999
Tijd	06:02:10
Land	United States
Waardering	10

Great Site! I've been trying to find out how many Bertone Coupe's where sent here to the U.S. in 1981? We have one we're selling for $1750.00. I'd love more info on it.. and is it a 262C? Thanks for a great website..!

Naam	Rick Casatelli
Emailadres	enricoc@idt.net
Datum	17/6/1999
Tijd	04:58:33
Land	United States
Waardering	9

I own YV1HA8726LD010108 Body plate #008411 Date of Manuf.05/90
Paint code # 019 interior color #2970 74,000 miles
Just bought this to replace my 84' 240 turbo 2 door 257,000
miles.I live in Paramus NJ
Nice site I'll visit often.
Rick

Naam	R. Noordervliet
Emailadres	novli.publi@wxs.nl
Datum	12/6/1999
Tijd	12:56:49

For Sale in Holland
Volvo 262C, 1981, Goldmetallic, must be restored,
still rolling (my wife usses it as her shopper),
dfl 6000,- tel 00-31-343-491675

Naam	Christopher Klausch
Emailadres	fklausch@hotmail.com
Datum	6/6/1999
Tijd	01:32:37
Land	United States
Waardering	10

I only have a question. I have a 1980 Volvo Bertone Coupe.
It is Gold W/tan leather interior. It is also in good condition.
I was wondering on how to find outy how much it is worth.
Can u email me back with that information.

Hello Mr Klausch,

You email adress isn't attainable so here is your answer
Your question about the worth of your car,
You find this and more information by the Englishpage.
on the left side of the page 2nd line.
"Checklist 262 Coupé"
Hopefully this is what you are looking for.

Regards
-- Flying Dutchmen Jeroen\Jerome

Naam	RSD
Emailadres	rsd911@hotmail.com
Datum	31/5/1999
Tijd	00:18:11
Land	Canada
Waardering	10

Nice Page!  Please ad this to your Volvos for sale section;

FOR SALE:  1988 Volvo 780 Beretone Coupe
           Loaded....Every option one could dream of.
           Beige-Metallic colour with Beige Leather
           interior. Only 65,000 original Miles.
           $15,000 (Canadian).

Naam	N.Claassens
Emailadres	mamina@wxs.nl
Datum	26/5/1999
Tijd	22:58:02
Land	Netherlands
Waardering	8

I recently purchased a 1987 780 Bertone coupe which was
imported from Italy and has the very exclusive B200ET engine
and manual transmission.
I would like to have more infor on this engine and contact
with people owning a similar 780.
Also would like to purchase all available material concerning
this fascinating car.

Naam	John
Emailadres	john_hale@hotmail.com
Datum	26/5/1999
Tijd	08:12:02
Land	United States

I'm just now getting into the greatness of Volvos. I just purchased a 1980 Bertone Coupe. I think I am the 3rd owner of this car...the engine and transmission were replaced in 1990, the owner replaced original engine with a 4cyl. turbo...only 40k on it since 1990. Having browsed this website I realized that the white exterior wasn't the original color, I have tan/biege leather interior, so I'm assuming that it was gold? Is there any advice or problems that I should look out for? Special attention on servicing? Email me with any information. This website was very insightful. Thanks!

Naam	Clay Gurnett
Emailadres	gurnett@bestweb.net
Datum	11/5/1999
Tijd	20:39:25
Land	United States
Waardering	8

I want to buy a manual trans. Coupe...

Where can I find one in the NY,NJ,CT area

Naam	Karen Tuinstra
Emailadres	pandora131@juno.com
Datum	8/5/1999
Tijd	19:02:11
Land	United States
Waardering	8

Do you have pictures of the 240DL?
It's my favorite!

Naam	Stomme
Emailadres	stomme@telia.com
Datum	6/5/1999
Tijd	12:04:08
Land	Sweden
Waardering	10

Only Swedish Coments

Naam	Walther Ploos van Amstel
Emailadres	ploosart@xs4all.nl
Datum	26/4/1999
Tijd	20:14:34
Land	Netherlands

My 10 yr old Volvo 780 has almost reached its 400K Km point.
Time for this old lad to retire for some years (waiting the great fortune I must make in order to start an indepth improvement program)
It is a beauty. Beautiful darkblue and bicolor leather.
I am considering selling my car of storing in for some years, whatever opportunity knocks first.
My q's:
- does anybody know a good garage for the car to be stored in for the next year(s)
- is anyone interested at buying the 780 at a price of 8 to 10K.

Walther

ploosart@xs4all.nl
(31) 653 322276

Naam	Bart van Werkum
Emailadres	Bartvwerkum@hotmail.com
Datum	18/4/1999
Tijd	01:45:16
Land	Netherlands
Waardering	8

Hey guys,
I am looking for a nice 262C for a long time allready and I have found some in the US. Do you have experience with 262's coming from the US, they 'sound' really cheap, betwen US 3,500 and US 7,500.
Thanks for your assistance,
Bart

Naam	Pieter Vader
Emailadres	victron@wanadoo.fr
Datum	11/4/1999
Tijd	15:51:59
Land	France
Waardering	8

Volvo 780 for sale :
1987, V6, automatic, metallic blue, 140.000 kms.
In perfect condition, absoltuley no rust/no trouble.
Make an offer or mail for more details.

Naam	Ger Spee
Emailadres	gerspee@bart.nl
Datum	9/4/1999
Tijd	19:56:19
Land	Netherlands

Who would like to buy my Volvo 780 in very nice condition and with all options .
More information just e-mail my . My asking price is FL 22500.

Naam	m koeman
Emailadres	mkoeman@worldonline.nl
Datum	8/4/1999
Tijd	19:07:49
Land	Netherlands
Waardering	9

Hi.

Te gekke pagina
Ben sinds 2 weken eigenaar van een volvo 262
Kan iemand soms adres van goeie onderdelen of garage geven?

Naam	James
Emailadres	speddling@yahoo.com
Datum	6/4/1999
Tijd	05:23:20
Land	United States
Waardering	7

Hey, You'd get a 10 without the music. I just bought a 1978 262c for $380 USD. it's not running and has 178,000 miles on it. It's been garage kept it's whole life and only has some minor surface rust on the trunk lid.
Thanks for all the info.

Naam	Patrick DELABRIERE
Emailadres	pdelabriere@csi.com
Datum	5/4/1999
Tijd	21:50:09
Land	France

FOR SALE: VOLVO 262C 1980. Good condition. New engine. Body and interior gold.More information by e-mail.50.000 FF or 7.000 Euros.

Naam	robert westerbeek
Emailadres	orthowest@home.com
Datum	3/4/1999
Tijd	20:47:27
Land	Canada
Waardering	9

Dear Sir/Madam:

You certainly have a beautiful website indeed!!!
I currently have a '79 Bertone 262C with only 121,000 KM.
I am considering purchasing another one, also a '79, but
this one has 207,000 KM.
You should have a web page that includes Bertone's for sale
Keep up the good work.

Robert E. Westerbeek

Naam	viktor
Emailadres	viktor.dickinson@usa.net
Datum	22/3/1999
Tijd	01:05:15
Land	United States
Waardering	9

Do you have a volvo 780?
Do you want to sell it?
Do you live in the LA-area?

If answer is yes to all these questions, please drop me an e-mail

Naam	Johan van Natijne
Emailadres	natijne@swipnet.se
Datum	21/3/1999
Tijd	21:43:59
Land	Sweden
Waardering	8

The best 780 site on the web.

Naam	BERNARD ABOU MITRI
Emailadres	BABOUMITRI@AOL.COM
Datum	18/3/1999
Tijd	01:45:15
Land	United States
Waardering	9

1989 BERTONE V6 IND.SUSP.NAVY BLUE,LEATHER TWO TONE NAVY BLUE ON BLACK.107K MILES.RUNS EXCELLENT WELL MAINTAIND.
FOR SALE.

Naam	Mike Cox
Emailadres	par2curly@aol.com
Datum	19/2/1999
Tijd	21:51:31
Land	United States
Waardering	9

On my second 262C, but have found another interest, I WISH I HAD KNOWN ABOUT SITE PRIOR TODAY.
IT'S GREAT to have a site with a rare but common interest. I hate to, part with mine.

Naam	Tom McDaniel
Emailadres	tdm@korrnet.org
Datum	18/2/1999
Tijd	18:02:03
Land	United States
Waardering	9

I presently own a 1991 Pearl Red over tan Coupe.
75K miles with all that came with 91's includintg the turbo plus . Previously owned black on black 1980 and black on tan 1987 with V-6. All had traits to commend them, but the 1980 was the most special.

I enjoy your site and the music was most soothing.

Naam	Marion Sadeghinejad
Emailadres	asadeghi@massmed.org
Datum	16/2/1999
Tijd	00:48:40
Land	United States
Waardering	9

So glad you took over the Bertone site! Thanks for your efforts.

Naam	Jeremy J Faulkner
Emailadres	jeraf99@aol.com
Datum	26/1/1999
Tijd	20:11:33
Land	United States
Waardering	8

I like the Volvo 780 Bertone a lot and they are rare. I was wondering if you know of any other online sites that I can see photos of some 780 Bertones!! Thank you!

Naam	trevor yeo
Emailadres	trevy@164te14.freeserve.co.uk
Datum	13/1/1999
Tijd	23:53:50
Land	United Kingdom
Waardering	7

interesting site like the 780 alot,
volvo owners club member uk
own a custom 164te,custom 740gle ,v8 244gle
geniune uk hotrodder(watford rods)

later

Naam	Margaret
Emailadres	margopl@yahoo.com
Datum	11/1/1999
Tijd	15:42:09
Land	Poland
Waardering	6

Hello!!!!!!!

I can't finde some nice picture Volvo ecc with hybrid electric environment. This picture is very important for me because I must prove some person it is the most beautifull car all over the world.
Can you help me?
I visit many (really many) internet volvo pages but I finde just one picture .
But it was very bad and not nice photo. I can do better pictures :).
Well if you can help me I will very glad.
Thank you and see you.
Margaret

Naam	Andreas Krämer
Emailadres	AWKraemer@aol.de
Datum	11/1/1999
Tijd	05:22:47
Land	Germany
Waardering	8

Eine prima Seie - Glückwunsch!!!!
Noch fahre ich einen 244 GLE, aber bald wird's ein 262 oder 264 sein, oder vielleicht doch lieber ein 164 ???
Viel Spaß Euch allen mit Euren Traumautos!!!
Gruß von Andi!

Naam	Don Holman
Emailadres	holmand@yahoo.com
Datum	8/1/1999
Tijd	20:13:30
Land	United States
Waardering	10

Looking for information on a 75 242 DL 2dr, 4 cy, 4 spd w/elec OD
Nice car but seems to be a odd model.
Don

Naam	Marion Sadeghinejad
Emailadres	asadeghi@massmed.org
Datum	8/1/1999
Tijd	14:59:07
Land	United States

An enormous thank you for taking over the 780 site! I love the car. Please add my name to your new site, it is listed under the 1998 780 members list.

Naam	Eric Vermaat
Emailadres	eric@vermaat.nl
Datum	30/12/1998
Tijd	21:57:55
Land	Netherlands
Homepage	HTTP://www.business-net.nl
Waardering	7

Good luck with the 780 registry.
Eric.

Naam	Nick Carbone
Emailadres	2entrepreneur@earthlink.net
Datum	28/12/1998
Tijd	08:47:53
Land	United States
Waardering	7

Love this Car. How much is it worth 1979 262C good condition, Runs great. about 150K miles. Will sell for right price.

If you have any information about the Volvo 262C, 264TE, 780 send us it by E-mail mail@volvobertone.com

Guestbook 1999 from the Volvo Coupé Bertone Homepage

Guestbook 1999
from the Volvo Coupé Bertone Homepage