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For Sale: 1997 Volvo V70R Auto – Iconic Saffron Gold (Reg: R11 JHY) Price: £6, 995. Transmission: 4-speed Automatic (with Sport/ Eco/ Winter modes) Colour: Saffron Gold Metallic
Location: Edinburgh. MOT: December 2026, Mileage: 140000 miles. An exceptional opportunity to own one of the most iconic fast estates of the 1990s, located right here in Edinburgh. Priced at a competitive £6, 995, this factory-spec 1997 Volvo V70R is finished in the legendary, year-specific launch colour of Saffron Gold Metallic. Highly sought-after by collectors, this fast estate comes with the incredibly fitting, period-correct private registration R11 JHY and an MOT until December 2026 for complete peace of mind. Vehicle Highlights : Smooth 5-Cylinder Turbo: Equipped with the renowned 2. 3-litre 20-valve turbocharged inline-5 engine, pushing out a robust 237 bhp through a smooth automatic gearbox. Selectable Drive Modes: Features factory Sport, Economic, and Winter driving modes to perfectly tune the transmission shift patterns to your driving style.
Unmistakable R Styling: Fitted with the aggressive phase-1 front bumper, rear roof spoiler, and signature alloy wheels.
Premium R Interior: Cabin features the deeply bolstered, diamond-quilted dark leather and Alcantara sports seats and premium factory sound system. Condition & Maintenance: Mechanical: The engine starts instantly, idles perfectly, and pulls hard on boost with that classic 5-cylinder warble. The automatic gearbox shifts seamlessly across all modes. Bodywork & Paint: The rare Saffron Gold paintwork presents beautifully with a deep metallic flake, showing only minimal age-related character marks. Paperwork: Fully accompanied by a comprehensive service record file, historical invoices, and two sets of keys. Modern Classic Investment: True Phase 1 V70Rs in Saffron Gold are rapidly disappearing from UK roads, making this a prime investment piece that balances daily usability with strong classic appreciation. Additional full size alloy wheel provided (see photos) Serious enquiries only. Viewings are welcome in Edinburgh. Test drives will be conducted by the seller unless proof of fully comprehensive classic car insurance is provided.
