The Volvo 240 is a modern classic, but it’s one we don’t often see restored. While the enthusiast community is undoubtedly behind  the model and its merits, most of the time it appears as a driver-quality example that runs and drives quite well. This 1992 240 sedan is equipped with the rare 5-speed and has been lightly restored both mechanically and cosmetically, and wears great colors. Find it here on craigslist in New Jersey for $7,500.

The manual gearbox is a bit rarer in a 240 than you’d expect. While Volvo would sell you a stick in almost all of its cars in the late 80s and early 90s, most of the Volvo faithful wasn’t likely interested in rowing their own gears as they were in owning one of the safest cars on the road. So, right out of the gate this 240 is going to hold lots of appeal for any Volvo fan out there. The interior is in excellent condition and is equipped with air conditioning, power windows and locks, and a Volvo-branded head unit.

The seller notes that the Volvo was refreshed mechanically by Auslander Restorations of Saint Charles, Illinois. The description notes “engine and transmission work” but doesn’t elaborate as to what that work entailed. Regardless, with just 138,900 miles on the clock, this engine is barely broken in and will likely provide years of reliable and affordable service given the reputation a 240 has for durability. The seller notes that the brake pads and rotors, shocks and struts, clutch, and center support bearing were all replaced under his ownership.

The body was restored as well with the top portion of the car being resprayed to address clearcoat failure. Dark gray over light gray is a sharp color combination on a 240, and is a nice change of pace from the usual whites and blues we find these 240s in. The listing notes the headlights and taillights were replaced as well to freshen up the appearance front and rear, and overall, this looks like an extremely tidy 240 that will always be in demand given it has three pedals.