UPDATE – We’ve decided to pull the reserve on this Volvo! If you’d love to have it, be sure to bid below.
I’ve owned a handful of old Volvos over the years and they have all been great cars so when I had the chance to trade a 240 wagon for this Turbo sedan, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. I had always wanted to drive a Turbo and this one has turned out to be lots of fun. The extra power provided by the turbo along with a few IPD suspension upgrades have transformed this normally sedate sedan into something that’s actually fun to drive.
The previous owner did a bunch of work on the engine including swapping the head with a resurfaced one (exhaust studs had broken) and replacing a bunch of the gaskets and seals. A new water pump and belts went in while everything was out too. As you can see, this engine has been upgraded with an IPD cam and cam gear. Someone also installed an APC system from a Saab turbo. It does allow the engine to boost higher but if I were going to keep it, I would swap that out with a manual boost controller.
What fun is going faster if you can’t stop or turn? These cars came with great brakes from the factory but the suspension was tuned for comfort more than performance. This car on the other hand has lowering springs, IPD sway bars, and a rear Panhard bar so it can now carve through the corners. The previous owner even installed new Pirelli P6 tires (as would have been fitted originally) to the original Turbo rims. You can spot the custom exhaust under there too.
I believe this car originally came with leather seats but they have been swapped out for some blue pinstripe cloth units. That may not be a bad thing though because the leather seats in these never seemed to age well. The Turbo-specific gauges are all there and work as they should. This car is fitted with overdrive but the custom shift knob necessitated a move of the switch to the dash. I have purchased a replacement knob with the OEM style switch and will include it and a couple of boxes of spares with the car.
As you can see, the clearcoat on the top of the trunk lid and roof has failed. The car already has a tough look to it though so I’d probably just leave it for now. This thing would make a unique daily driver that you don’t really have to worry about getting dinged or stolen. The roof rack may not be for everyone but it does add back some of the functionality that you lose by not going with the wagon. Throw a spare tire and fuel jug up there and you’ll have the perfect rally wagon! Please review all the photos provided in the photo gallery below before placing a bid. Also, feel free to leave any questions in the comments section below.
- Location: Boise, Idaho
- Mileage: 193,697 Miles Shown
- VIN: YV1AX4743D1879763
- Title Status: Clean
- View the Car Fax Report
Bid On This Auction
gonavy78 bid $4,400.00 2022-05-17 12:58:29
accessbuilders bid $4,300.00 2022-05-16 14:52:08
mrlbs bid $4,200.00 2022-05-14 18:41:43- gonavy78 bid $2,240.00 2022-05-12 17:53:52
Fordonsimporten bid $2,000.00 2022-05-11 10:55:27
Wayniac bid $333.33 2022-05-11 10:14:15- gonavy78 bid $200.00 2022-05-11 09:55:45
Since this is one of my personal cars, we are waiving the buyer’s premium. Also, I wanted to mention that there is a little rust in the driver’s side rear fender which is visible in the photo gallery. Otherwise the body and chassis are solid.
You had one of the top of the line models. I had a 73 242 DL standard shift. These 242’s are bullet proof. I never had an issue with this car and drove it for 189,000 plus miles. Traded it for a new 83 MB 300SD. Great vehicle, good luck with the sale.
It would look better without the metal barnacle that has attached itself to the roof. Great color kinda like Porsche’s petrol blue.
The roof rack is easy to remove.
I have always thought of myself as mechanically proficient, but how do you spot an upgraded camshaft without disassembling the engine?
You can see the cam by removing the valve cover but I’m not sure what markings to look for.
Don’t need markings. Just measure the lift of the cam lobes and compare them to a stock cam’s dimensions. Slick car here.
Nice Brick, but I’d like to see a few more pictures! 😄 😆
Good one! We just want you to know what you’re getting.
Unless I’m missing it, where is the car located?
where is the vehicle located? I am in SC. Thanks!!
Boise Idaho, I would guess by reading the ad
One thing worth mentioning is this has the intercooler kit installed. I would drive it with the Saab APC system first before removing it. It’s nice the have the safeguard for knock detection. If you have never owned a Brick with IPD enhancements you will be in for a treat. These are great cars. I could very easily own a Brick again.
Where is this car located and what do you think about the purchaser driving it home to Fla? My daughter’s Mustang is about to give up the ghost after 240K and this could be a replacement.
I know the car made a long-distance trip along the West coast not too long ago. As with any old car though, bring a toolkit, spares, and a AAA card. It would be an adventure for sure!
The car is located in Boise, Idaho. I will update the post with all the vitals. Thanks guys!
The blue velour interior was also in my 83 242T.
This is the first time I’ve seen quad round headlamps in a 240 that originally had 4×6.
Except my 82 245 T that I converted many years ago. I also modified an earlier grill to accommodate the flat hood I converted to.
The original headlights are included along with a few boxes of spares.
I had the early round headlights in my Volvo as well. Fit them with e code H4 and H1 headlights to actually see at night.
Come on people – only $100 bid?
Jesse,
You (gasp!) didn’t cover up the license plate.
Is there a reserve?
It does have a reasonable reserve.
Very interested in this car. I had a 1990 and these are classics to me.
I have a few vintage 240’s, all wagons, but this one looks interesting depending where the bidding goes. The big downside is location, especially for an east coast buyer not willing to brave the cross country adventure drive. Shipping anything from Boise is expensive in normal times. With the price of fuel, it may make the entire purchase unaffordable.
Boise is right on the interstate along a main corridor for shipping so I’m not sure why you said that. I have shipped cars in and out with no issue. It would be cheaper than shipping a car from California or anywhere further West.
Feel free to place a bid!
Awesome looking car! I remember when Volvo cars looked like this. At the time I didn’t find the Volvo 240 very attractive to look at, at least not next to the Saab 900. But today, 40+ years later, I would give anything to see a Volvo 240 car.
the quote I just got from Boise to me in Virginia was $1,500 (open carrier).
That’s not bad for shipping a car clear across the country!
I know a good broker if anyone needs shipping quotes.
10 yrs from there to the last 240 (well my ’93 wagon I was told was last yr). Not much change tho. ‘N my leather (2 yrs old – ’21) was in great shape tho not garage kept or saddle soaped but 1 X yr those 23 yrs. Admittedly I did not eat/drink in the car, no babies or children there, only wrenchin B4’n after that time (I “had money” then)…
That’s impressive actually because they normally look like a worm out baseball glove.
Beautiful brick – looks like a hoot to drive and those seats are stupid comfortable (enough so that the passenger seat from my dear departed S70 is now my office chair). Someone is going to get a great car. Wish I had room for it!
Fun and comfort together is a rare combination…
And has the intercooler, not standard until 84 1/2. And I am pretty sure 240 rear suspensions had a panhard bar standard. Need another gauge for that empty spot, I have a set, wasn’t there an oil temp gauge?
I’m not sure if the intercooler is original to car but it’s a nice upgrade. I should have said it had an IPD adjustable panhard bar. It’s important to have it you’re 240 is lowered. You may be right about the gauge because there is an air to fuel ratio in there right now. It’s cool how you could mix and match your gauges. Just pop out one of those little square boxes and install your oil pressure gauge, clock, tach, outside temp gauge, etc.
Do you have a carfax to go with the car? Looking to learn more about ownership + accident history. I’m located in Alberta, Canada and if I’m just trying to think through the logistics of getting this home if I bid
Good question. I have uploaded the CarFax and added the link in the article above. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your interest.
Silly question from the sweltering rust belt. I’m assuming that’s beauty was never blessed with an A/C system? 🥵
Looks like the a/c switch is on the dash… the question is if it is operational and blows cold.
There is an A/C switch on the dash but no compressor under the hood. The parts could easily be sourced to put it back but that’s something to consider. Thanks.
Back in 1981 I had a choice to purchase a new 240 or a 1976 Corvette. I chose the Corvette as it had only 6,151 miles and presented as new. Had I bought the 240 i might still own it because they are rock solid. Oh, well…. This one is going to be a baby for the winning bidder!
The reserve has been met and this Volvo is going to sell. Please let me know if there are any questions. The auction ends tomorrow so good luck to any last-minute bidder!
Here’s a link to the CarFax report: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CARFAX_1983_VOLVO_244_GLT_-YV1AX4743D1879763.pdf