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Volvo 740 GL B230 — 1985

1985 was the introduction year for the Volvo 744 GL. This example is one of the finest remaining 1985 models in its base configuration.

Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"This is an anomaly. A Volvo 744 GL in such untouched and early condition is almost nonexistent. Yet there it stands. With barely 8000 kilometers on the odometer, it is, in my eyes, considered a low-mileage example. The first owner has meticulously cared for this car. The next owner has merely been a custodian. No significant remarks are found. Recommended for a museum or collectors in search of an early 744 GL. Of course, the car can also be purchased for regular use. It has been recently serviced and only awaits an approved inspection from the vehicle inspection authority before it can be put into traffic."

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Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"This is an anomaly. A Volvo 744 GL in such untouched and early condition is almost nonexistent. Yet there it stands. With barely 8000 kilometers on the odometer, it is, in my eyes, considered a low-mileage example. The first owner has meticulously cared for this car. The next owner has merely been a custodian. No significant remarks are found. Recommended for a museum or collectors in search of an early 744 GL. Of course, the car can also be purchased for regular use. It has been recently serviced and only awaits an approved inspection from the vehicle inspection authority before it can be put into traffic."

Description

The car was purchased new at Volvex in Åmål on April 10, 1985, by Sune Törnlund. He owned it until 2010. It is Mr. Törnlund that we have to thank for the remarkably well-preserved condition. The next owner was captivated by its well-preserved state and decided to keep it as a collector's vehicle. Unfortunately, he passed away just a few years later, and the car was left in the garage. It is now the son who is selling the car, hoping it finds a continued good home.

We can establish that it is the first owner who covered the relatively few kilometers. In other words, there's been only 1 user of the car. Owner number 2 has merely been a custodian of the car and hardly driven it. We conclude that the first owner had a meticulous disposition. This is evident in the overall condition of the car, and we've seen more evidence of it. The spare wheel, which has never touched the road, has been equipped with foam rubber inserts to prevent chafing. Refer to the image. The cover for the jack and tools has been fitted with clothespins (which is an extra step since the cover is intact) to stay securely in place and remain completely silent. The first owner made a few deviations from the base configuration. He had snow caps, a rear reflex ramp, and reflective tape installed on the bumpers. There are also sun visors mounted that can be pulled up on the rear window.

Original instruction book and service book are included. The car is now tax-free but must undergo an inspection at the vehicle inspection authority. The last inspection was in 2012. A binder with many preserved inspection reports is included.

Technical data

  • Year
    1985/1985 
  • Registration date
    1985-04-10 
  • Mileage
    81307 km 
  • Kw / hp
    82 / 111 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Textile 
  • Colour
    Light brown 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Equipped with Volvo's classic B230 engine. Here in carbureted configuration with a stated output of 112 horsepower. 5-speed manual transmission. Recently serviced, including a new timing belt. Runs smoothly and steadily on the road. The engine sounds immaculate. No remarks or issues.

  • Interior condition:

    In this case, it would be easy to use the term "like new" as a routine description. However, rather than using grandiose words, I'll let the pictures do the talking. The seat covers are an original accessory that has been installed since the car was new. We chose to slightly lift the cover on the driver's seat to showcase the original upholstery. See the image. A bit of curiosity is that both the ashtray and cigarette lighter appear completely unused. The car is equipped with an early car alarm that we haven't tested. The first owner had an original Volvo stereo installed. He was meticulous and saved the original speaker grilles. Equally pristine in the trunk. The tailgate will need new gas dampers.

  • Exterior condition:

    Very nice original paint without any door dings or scratches. Straight and clean body. There is a small touch-up right at the left rear fender edge. (Read the service workshop's comment below) Otherwise, no remarks or issues.

  • General condition:

    Very impressive overall impression. One of the finest and most well-maintained 744s I've seen in several years, especially in the GL base configuration. Deserves a place in a museum.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2012-09-19
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1985-04-01 (typbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1985-04-10
Senast godkända besiktning: 2012-05-03
Besiktigad tom: - 2014-05-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Ja
Antal ägare: 3

Owner's comment

The owner brought the car in for service ahead of the auction. Here's the mechanic's comment: "We have serviced the car with new engine oil and Volvo original oil and air filters. We have replaced the timing belt. Not due to mileage but because of the age of the timing belt. New fuel pump and fuel filter. New battery. We have exercised/serviced the brake calipers and test driven the car. There was some paint peeling on a small area on the left rear fender edge. We have sanded it down and applied primer and touch-up paint. No filler was needed as the metal was in good and undamaged condition. It's slightly noticeable that a touch-up was done. We felt that the car was so nice and original that we didn't want to perform a major operation on it, with touch-up over a larger area than absolutely necessary. On the fender edges, towards the wheels, near the suspension components, the surface is slightly textured. It's not rust (we've checked), but rather rust protection that has been extended out to shield against gravel spray."

Location and viewing Information

Location: Årjäng

For viewing the vehicle, contact the valuator/depot:

Mathias Casserlund

mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2023-09-28.

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

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