One of the harder vehicles to price correctly is the best version of a model of which there are hundreds of decent drivers still for sale at a given moment. The Volvo 240 is incredibly durable and loved by enthusiasts, so it’s not difficult to find a decent example. The question becomes if you’re willing to spend a bit more for the best one you can find, as there’s a fairly wide chasm between a runner and a truly special example. This particular 240 wagon listed here on eBay is a later production 1993 model that seems to be exceptionally well-presented with lots of recent maintenance done.
Bidders seem to agree that it’s as nice as it looks, with bids to over $11,000 but the reserve still unmet. The black paint and red pinstripe is a nice touch, and the other small details – the bumper trim, hubcaps, badges, mudflaps, and lenses – all look quite tidy. The seller notes there is just one previous owner who took this Volvo to just over 200,000 miles, so the fact that it still looks as good as it does is a testament to that long-term caretaker. Of course, many original 240 owners will happily tell you it’s one of the best cars they ever bought, so no surprise to see someone go the distance with this one.
The beige interior is in stunning condition and likely one of the best features of this car. But it’s hard to capture just how much has gone into bringing this 240 back to like-new condition. In fact, I’m almost a touch confused as to why the seller seemingly performed a full-fledged restoration on this car as it seems unlikely he will ever recoup his investment. Mechanically, the Volvo has largely been completely gone through, with excruciating details noted in the listing, such as the turn signal lenses being “restored.” The interior has likewise been thoroughly refurbished with details like the lumbar support being rebuilt and the door panels cleaned, repaired, and re-installed.
This is one of those cars where you’re slightly bewildered the seller doesn’t include a link to 600 photos of receipts and of the work being performed. I mean, the description for just the water pump pulley is insane, with the seller noting it was “…refurbished, bead blasted, and painted.” That’s a level of OCD that is typically reserved for the world’s most exclusive and limited-production sports cars. That being said, everyone has their ticks and perhaps knowing he is presenting what is likely one of the best 240s on the market today is satisfaction enough for the seller. Do you think this is one of the best surviving wagons available for sale right now?
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