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Volvo 242 Turbo — 1981

An early Turbo in the 240 series, sold in the United States in a two-door version, a specification that was never offered on the European market. It has light performance and custom interpretation from it pervious Volvo enthusiast in California.

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Lot Number
13208
Location
Göteborg

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"This is an award winning car in the USA in a nicely executed condition, basically a very early US export model with the slimmer facelifted bumpers."

Description

This Volvo was the challenger to Saab 900 Turbo first released on the important US market in the model year gap between 1980 and 1981, therefore, there were a limited number of copies made from this early two-door Turbo model in its late body shape This copy was imported to Sweden from the USA in 2012 by a Swedish Volvo enthusiast previously 20-year ownership of an American Volvo enthusiast and then sold on to another Swedish Volvo enthusiast. The car has spent approx. 30 years under enthusiastic ownership. The car has been driven very sparingly under the past 8 years.
Carfax Free history (21)

Technical data

Year
1981/1981
Registration date
2012-07-06
Mileage
46194 miles
Kw / hp
124 / 169
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Alcantara
Colour
Black

Condition

  • Mechanical condition

    Nice to drive with a smooth power delivery, the idling sometimes fluctuates; otherwise the car gives a solid feel. The brake are upgraded from a S70 R they feel hefty and powerful. The overdrive function sometimes miss connects sometimes, probably an electrical controller that’s easily fixed.

  • Interior condition

    Stylish and clean alcantara upholstery on the after market front seat, back seat and the headliner, and even comes with the standard USA dashboard mat.

  • Exterior condition

    It has beautiful black solid paintwork with a deep finish. The wide wheels harmonize nicely with the car's relatively discreet appearance. The moose emblems were added in California where a 242 is considered a low key cool coupe.

  • General condition

    This is a real Volvo collector car that’s driver friendly with performance and in an enthusiast condition. Reasonably discreet looking with an interesting manufacturing history adds additional spice and value.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2012-07-06 (Förreg)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2012-07-06 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2012-07-06
Senast godkända besiktning: 2012-07-11
Besiktigad tom: - 2014-07-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Ja
Antal ägare: -

Location and viewing Information

For viewing the vehicle, contact:

Peter Sundfeldt
Mobil: 0705-388022
peter@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place no later than 2 week after the aucion.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

General information about the condition of the vehicles .
  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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