Looking at 144s Good buy?

arcturus · Sep 23rd, 2010, 20:14

Looking as this one but a bit pricy at €4000. 144s 2.0 ltr 1969. 190,000 Km. Would it be a good buy? Prices here are higher in Portugal

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Dylan144GT · Sep 25th, 2010, 08:21

Hi Arcturus

You'd have to give us more of a description. Is it a one owner car? What is the mechanical condition like? Does it have any significant history? Are there any signs of body work having been done? Is there any work to be done? She certainly looks very nice. But I think a bit rich, that is a lot of money even for a car that looks so original.

Dylan

arcturus · Sep 25th, 2010, 09:37

Havn't seen it in the flesh yet as it's an 8 hr drive away. Prices here in portugal are high and importing is a no no as import duties are crushing. I may decide to ask for more pics and info before deciding. It does look on the surface a nice car suitable for concours which i am looking for.

capt jack · Sep 25th, 2010, 18:25

First impressions are that the car looks good. At around double the price of the maximum book value of a similar UK car it seems a lot, but then European prices are much higher than on this side of the Channel.

Two very similar cars sold on Ebay here last month, one for £600 (a green 73 manual) and the other for £800 ( an off-white 70 auto).

The big thing is RUST.

If there is none or very little the car has to be considered seriously

If there's any major rust (inner and outer wings, chassis, inner rear arches, front crossmember etc) then further approaches should be made with utmost caution!

Cheers

Jack

marcmarel · Sep 25th, 2010, 20:27

In Holland that car would be worth it, trade in taxfree classics is lively, though at the moment Mercedes Benz is the buzz. In Pt, even cars from the '70 are priced on an as-is basis, and this is a perfectly usable car, with a bit of extra style, so it's worth it, too.
I have a 144 from 1969 and as far as I can compare, this one is complete and original. Someone put the accelerator to the floor quite hard.
This one: http://agueda.olx.pt/volvo-144-s-200...l-iid-18235054

Rust is not an issue in Pt, this '67 has obviously been neglected for ages and is still solid: http://torresvedras.olx.pt/volvo-144...o-iid-98107402

mikealder · Sep 25th, 2010, 21:03

Is the speedo stuck or is it normal to rest at 100KPH?? Looks like a clean car though - Mike

Sep 23rd, 2010, 20:14	#1
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 07:16 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Looking at 144s Good buy? Looking as this one but a bit pricy at €4000. 144s 2.0 ltr 1969. 190,000 Km. Would it be a good buy? Prices here are higher in Portugal ft628.jpg 6ft628.jpg 5ft628.jpg 1ft628.jpg 2ft628.jpg __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Sep 25th, 2010, 09:37	#3
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 07:16 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Havn't seen it in the flesh yet as it's an 8 hr drive away. Prices here in portugal are high and importing is a no no as import duties are crushing. I may decide to ask for more pics and info before deciding. It does look on the surface a nice car suitable for concours which i am looking for. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Sep 25th, 2010, 18:25	#4
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Euro Volvo First impressions are that the car looks good. At around double the price of the maximum book value of a similar UK car it seems a lot, but then European prices are much higher than on this side of the Channel. Two very similar cars sold on Ebay here last month, one for £600 (a green 73 manual) and the other for £800 ( an off-white 70 auto). The big thing is RUST. If there is none or very little the car has to be considered seriously If there's any major rust (inner and outer wings, chassis, inner rear arches, front crossmember etc) then further approaches should be made with utmost caution! Cheers Jack

Sep 25th, 2010, 20:27	#5
marcmarel Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2011 10:40 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maasland	In Holland that car would be worth it, trade in taxfree classics is lively, though at the moment Mercedes Benz is the buzz. In Pt, even cars from the '70 are priced on an as-is basis, and this is a perfectly usable car, with a bit of extra style, so it's worth it, too. I have a 144 from 1969 and as far as I can compare, this one is complete and original. Someone put the accelerator to the floor quite hard. This one: http://agueda.olx.pt/volvo-144-s-200...l-iid-18235054 Rust is not an issue in Pt, this '67 has obviously been neglected for ages and is still solid: http://torresvedras.olx.pt/volvo-144...o-iid-98107402 Last edited by marcmarel; Sep 25th, 2010 at 20:44.

Sep 25th, 2010, 08:21	#2
Dylan144GT Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 08:35 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town	Hi Arcturus You'd have to give us more of a description. Is it a one owner car? What is the mechanical condition like? Does it have any significant history? Are there any signs of body work having been done? Is there any work to be done? She certainly looks very nice. But I think a bit rich, that is a lot of money even for a car that looks so original. Dylan

Sep 25th, 2010, 21:03	#6
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Is the speedo stuck or is it normal to rest at 100KPH?? Looks like a clean car though - Mike

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