This 1993 Volvo 240 is a rare find for a few reasons, but namely because it’s from the end of this venerable model’s production cycle. The 1993 models are hard to come by, but especially in bright colors like red; Volvos of this era were more known for their Earth tones and other muted shades. This seller’s sedan is a family vehicle that went to his daughter before she sold it back to her parents. There’s a long list of maintenance performed and aside from some clearcoat failure, it looks pretty tidy. Find it here on Facebook Marketplace and thanks to Barn Finds reader Ted for the find

At first I thought this was one of the desirable “Classic” models (or a “Collector’s Edition” in wagon form.) The BBS-style wheels were the first clue, but there’s no badge on the back deck, nor is there a dash plaque. The first one I could let slide – the trunk lid could have been repainted – but the dash plaque would be hard to lose. When it comes to final year models, the manufacturer tends to throw all the special bits at a car regardless of whether it falls into the specified “batch” of special editions. Plus, private owners love to harvest those bits for their own cars, so there’s any number of reasons as to why this 240 has the Classic wheels.

The 1993 model looks much like the 1986 model, but the style of the shift gate seems slightly more modern; it’s one of those small details I never noticed before. The interior is simple and bare bones, with cloth seating surfaces that are in good shape. Aside from an aftermarket head unit, it’s also mostly bone stock inside. The list of recent maintenance provided by the seller doesn’t include any mention of A/C health, but given the family and their daughter has been using it as a daily driver, one would hope that system works. Given it’s located in Ohio, however, rust is a bigger concern.

The seller provides a healthy list of recent maintenance, almost all of it related to mechanical systems with some cosmetic improvements in the form of headlight lenses and taillight assemblies. In 1993, the 2.3L four-cylinder engine pushed out a humble 114 horsepower, but it was encased in an engine that will likely outlive us all. The seller has addressed almost all aspects of preventative maintenance, so I suspect you’ll find a fairly turnkey car here if you decide to check it out. Great colors, great wheels, and seemingly from the kind of seller you’d want to buy an older European car from.