82' 242 Californian Import, Resto Project

Ben O Brien · Sep 20th, 2011, 15:21

It is with great regret that i am having to move on my 242. I have it 9 years and have accumulated a lot of spares for it over the years but unfortunately it has to go for personal reasons.

The shell is 110% perfect with no rust or rot worth talking about. It does however need extensive reassembling. I had planned to build it as a hillclimb/rally car and stripped out the interior and old B23a and auto box.

I converted it to RHD and put a RHD wiring loom and dash in. Unfortunately i dont have any of the LHD parts any more.

It was supplied new to an American Air Base in germany, then was shipped back to CA after a few months where it spent 5 years with the owner - an irish priest, he then shipped it home to Ireland and used it during the summer, when he died it sat dry stored for 10years or so. I have some history there for it including shipping documents and it displays a Volvo Special Delivery sticker on the back window.

The car comes with a donor 240GL estate for front panels if needs be. Its also supplied with x5 Virgo GLT wheels, Spax Adjustable suspension all round, a B23A with Twin Dellorto 48's and only 90k miles and an M47 box. There are some other parts but they are the major bits.

I am located in Southern Ireland but will deliver it to any Irish Port.

I would like 800pounds for the lot, I am open to offers and more important than the money i am more interested in finding someone who will look after the car and finish the restoration as i had intended. This car is too good to leave sit and out of the 3 242's i have seen in my life it is by far the soundest.

Pictures shortly. 00353 87 2337835.

brodgar · Sep 20th, 2011, 20:39

yes, pictures !!!! LOVE TO SEE THEM

pblack87 · Sep 28th, 2011, 23:35

Still for sale?

foggyjames · Sep 30th, 2011, 01:29

In for the updates. I really shouldn't...but £800 is a very fair price...!

cheers

James

Ben O Brien · Oct 2nd, 2011, 13:10

Sold I'm afraid guys, but to another Volvo nut who will hopefully give it the time and attention it deserves. End of an era for me.

john h · Oct 2nd, 2011, 18:39

Hi Ben

Please encourage the new owner of the 242 to tell us about progress on this forum!

On another topic, ages ago we talked about a 164 rear seat that you had; you thought is was A1 condition. Did you ever finds that? Still interested if it's really good.

Thanks

John

Sep 20th, 2011, 15:21	#1
Ben O Brien Senior Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2023 18:22 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: limerick	82' 242 Californian Import, Resto Project It is with great regret that i am having to move on my 242. I have it 9 years and have accumulated a lot of spares for it over the years but unfortunately it has to go for personal reasons. The shell is 110% perfect with no rust or rot worth talking about. It does however need extensive reassembling. I had planned to build it as a hillclimb/rally car and stripped out the interior and old B23a and auto box. I converted it to RHD and put a RHD wiring loom and dash in. Unfortunately i dont have any of the LHD parts any more. It was supplied new to an American Air Base in germany, then was shipped back to CA after a few months where it spent 5 years with the owner - an irish priest, he then shipped it home to Ireland and used it during the summer, when he died it sat dry stored for 10years or so. I have some history there for it including shipping documents and it displays a Volvo Special Delivery sticker on the back window. The car comes with a donor 240GL estate for front panels if needs be. Its also supplied with x5 Virgo GLT wheels, Spax Adjustable suspension all round, a B23A with Twin Dellorto 48's and only 90k miles and an M47 box. There are some other parts but they are the major bits. I am located in Southern Ireland but will deliver it to any Irish Port. I would like 800pounds for the lot, I am open to offers and more important than the money i am more interested in finding someone who will look after the car and finish the restoration as i had intended. This car is too good to leave sit and out of the 3 242's i have seen in my life it is by far the soundest. Pictures shortly. 00353 87 2337835. __________________ 82' 242 Cal Import, restoration beginning.. WTD: Rare 240/242 Parts, please pm if you have anything

Sep 28th, 2011, 23:35	#3
pblack87 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2013 00:14 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ballinderry	Photos?? Still for sale? __________________

Sep 30th, 2011, 01:29	#4
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: May 29th, 2024 11:43 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	In for the updates. I really shouldn't...but £800 is a very fair price...! cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Oct 2nd, 2011, 13:10	#5
Ben O Brien Senior Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2023 18:22 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: limerick	Sold I'm afraid guys, but to another Volvo nut who will hopefully give it the time and attention it deserves. End of an era for me. __________________ 82' 242 Cal Import, restoration beginning.. WTD: Rare 240/242 Parts, please pm if you have anything

Oct 2nd, 2011, 18:39	#6
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 30th, 2024 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Hi Ben Please encourage the new owner of the 242 to tell us about progress on this forum! On another topic, ages ago we talked about a 164 rear seat that you had; you thought is was A1 condition. Did you ever finds that? Still interested if it's really good. Thanks John __________________ XX

Sep 20th, 2011, 20:39	#2
brodgar I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2012 10:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forest Row	yes, pictures !!!! LOVE TO SEE THEM

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