Volvo 245 2,1 — 1977

• Mechanical condition

  The car starts easily with a little choke and only needs a few minutes to warm up properly. On the road, it feels solid and reassuring, with a smooth, easy-shifting manual gearbox and good brakes. After spending more than 30 years off the road, it has been thoroughly recommissioned, with worn components replaced as required, including a new cambelt and brake cylinder. It will be delivered with a fresh inspection and sits on a lovely set of spoke alloy wheels fitted with brand-new tyres.

• Interior condition

  interior is original and well preserved. The brown cloth seats remain in good condition, with a few small holes in the rear seat. The door cards, side panels, and carpets present well, while the headliner has a slight sag in the centre. The dashboard is undamaged, retaining its original gauges and a working radio. The only issue noted is that the driver's door storage pocket has come loose and needs refitting.

• Exterior condition

  A nice and highly presentable Volvo with straight body panels and good panel gaps, showing no dents or major rust issues. The sills and spare wheel well have been repaired, and the lower sections of both sides of the car have been repainted. A few small paint blisters can be found around the top edge of the windscreen scuttle and one or two around the upper edges of the doors, along with a 15 cm scratch on the bonnet.
  
  The underbody is clean and tidy with no standout rust concerns. The paintwork remains bright and presentable, complemented by good bumpers and trim throughout.

• General condition

  A lovely-looking Volvo finished in a rare and desirable colour combination. Most surviving 245s have covered huge mileages and suffer from significant rust issues, but this example has avoided both, making it a particularly appealing car for any Volvo enthusiast.

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