Amazon: Living in Sussex , looking for an Amazon

[Hawkmoth]

Hello Volvo Folks .
I live near Lewes , Sussex . Many years ago I had an Amazon BMT775H ( bought from and looked after by my friend Chris Harte .
Sadly I had to sell ( to someone on the south coast , I’d love to know how it’s doing ) about 12 years ago as dear Chris suddenly died and I had young kids , mortgage etc etc , so it felt time to move on ( very regretfully ) .
I’m hoping to get the cash together within the next month / 6 weeks to rekindle my love of Amazons and purchase another one .
I popped down to Raystead Animal Sanctuary a couple of weeks back for the Sussex Volvo meet and chatted with some very nice Volvo folks ; Dave , Dillon and Audrey (other who’s names I can’t remember ) .
If by any chance anyone knows of any Amazons coming on the market that are in decent nick ( hopefully on the southern side of things ) then perhaps you could pass on details .
My Amazon was 1970 , so it was quite nippy and had fantastic brakes . I’d be looking for something similar , I think 1967 or younger .

Just wanted to put the feelers out . Thanks in advance .
Cheers Tom

[JP 1800]

Best of luck with your search, keep an eye on the sales section here. You could also give Rob Whitton a shout also. One thing to keep in mind that the value of Amazons have considerably jumped in the past few years, cars that were a coupe of thousand to buy a few years ago are over 10 -15K now.

[Hawkmoth]

Thanks for your response ; yes , I’ve noticed that the prices have rocketed the last few years . I’m hoping for a tatty , but solid 122s or 131 . 👍🏼 Tom

[Hawkmoth]

Originally Posted by JP 1800

Best of luck with your search, keep an eye on the sales section here. You could also give Rob Whitton a shout also. One thing to keep in mind that the value of Amazons have considerably jumped in the past few years, cars that were a coupe of thousand to buy a few years ago are over 10 -15K now.

Thanks for your response ; yes , I’ve noticed that the prices have rocketed the last few years . I’m hoping for a tatty , but solid 122s or 131 . 👍🏼 Tom

[123GT-AMAZON]

Hi ya ,

A few options this end here ( east Anglia , Suffolk ) if your looking for a amazon depending on model , estate , saloon , two door and budget

For a low budget a cracking four door here my dad has could place engine , gearbox in plus interior and glass with very little outlay rock solid tho 👌

Also few estates , and a few GTs so depending on your needs and budget might be well worth a call to touch base I also have customers who might part with there cars currently have a LHD p1800E I know about and a few amazons I’ve had the nod they might sell to let them know so if any help feel free to get in touch

Robert 07460 808370

[Hawkmoth]

Originally Posted by 123GT-AMAZON

Hi ya ,

A few options this end here ( east Anglia , Suffolk ) if your looking for a amazon depending on model , estate , saloon , two door and budget

For a low budget a cracking four door here my dad has could place engine , gearbox in plus interior and glass with very little outlay rock solid tho 👌

Also few estates , and a few GTs so depending on your needs and budget might be well worth a call to touch base I also have customers who might part with there cars currently have a LHD p1800E I know about and a few amazons I’ve had the nod they might sell to let them know so if any help feel free to get in touch

Robert 07460 808370

Hi Robert ,
Thanks for your response . That’s great to know that you may have a few possibiltles in the pipeline .
Maybe what I should do is drop you an email via your website . I’ll do that tonight .
Cheers
Tom

[Hawkmoth]

Thanks for your Private Message NateDog ,
I’ve tried to reply , but apparently I’m not allowed to as I haven’t posted enough . Rather frustrating to not be allowed to reply to a private message , very odd .
Anyway , if your read this , thanks very much for your suggestion ; does your restorer have a website ? Cheers Tom

[Robertedward]

I have just read your post. Are you still looking for an Amazon as I have one for sale in the very near future. It is a 2 door 1967 model in red. Photos could be supplied. Only 2 owners from new, I being the second owner from 1977. Northamptonshire area. Mobile no. 07935 813265

[Natedog]

Give us a bell and we can talk all about it

[Hawkmoth]

Hi Robert ,
Thanks for your message . I’m hoping to have the cash in about a month .
If that works for you perhaps you could drop me an email with some photos ?
Hawkmothleather@gmail.com .cheers

Tom