Thinking of Selling 240 GL Auto saloon

DionBullock · Jan 5th, 2016, 10:09

Hi and Happy new year to all!

I've not long bought this car but I feel my plans have changed and no longer require the 240. My plans were to turbo the 240, fit classic swede suspension and the sort, I even bought a 940 turbo as a doner car! But having driven the 940 for a couple of weeks, I feel that an estate is needed rather than a saloon. With the prices of decent 245's these days, I think I may be stuck with the 940 for a while.

About the 240;

It's a 1991 2ltr injection 4 speed auto
79k miles from new with old mot's
electric windows
heated seats
cloth seats
recent sachs super touring shocks
Towbar fitted
Service history
4 speed auto changes smooth and kick down works when needed
Has all original service books etc
Comes with standard steel wheels in pictures or can sell with viragos with pirelli p6's for the right price.

As you can see the car has been well looked after. It does have a few small niggles from what I can remember the heater blower works on number 3 only, the rear heated screen works but the switch can be a bit temperamental, It does have a couple of small scratches and a couple of small touch ups.

Overall it is a very very good example of a standard 240 that can be left as is, or a blank canvas for a turbo build - as my intention was!

as for price, £1500 ono with standard wheels. £1750 ono with viragos

Any questions drop me a message

Note these photos are from when I bought the car before Xmas, I'll put some newer ones up with the viragos on later on.

Forgot to add - MOT until March but I'm planning on getting a fresh MOT on it if a sale is agreed.

Velorum · Jan 5th, 2016, 19:36

Interested

Have sent you a PM

Ian

Dibble · Jan 5th, 2016, 21:21

Looks good. Obviously been looked after. A good car for someone and the price not unreasonable.

DionBullock · Jan 6th, 2016, 12:57

With the viragos;

Velorum · Jan 8th, 2016, 18:41

Many thanks to Dion for taking the time to answer my long list of questions and emailing some very clear and detailed additional pictures

The fact that it went through its MOT today without a single advisory and a comment from the inspector regarding how good it is speaks volumes

I am looking forward to picking it up next weekend!

Ive gone for the original steel wheels option

Ian

Mike1967 · Jan 9th, 2016, 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velorum

Many thanks to Dion for taking the time to answer my long list of questions and emailing some very clear and detailed additional pictures

The fact that it went through its MOT today without a single advisory and a comment from the inspector regarding how good it is speaks volumes

I am looking forward to picking it up next weekend!

Ive gone for the original steel wheels option

Ian

Sounds like a good one Ian .... but please no electric fans this time hey matron !!

Velorum · Jan 9th, 2016, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1967

Sounds like a good one Ian .... but please no electric fans this time hey matron !!

Ha ha!

A **** up that will haunt me forever in the 240 world

At least it provided some amusement for the Brace household!

This one will be remaining standard

Velorum · Jan 17th, 2016, 20:20

After an interesting drive home the GL is now safe and sound on my driveway in Berkshire

Its smooth, tight and performed faultlessly on the 250 mile return trip from NW Wales

A few things to attend to such as the sticking passenger door lock, slightly misaligned rear boot hinges and various bits of interior and exterior trim that are coming adrift etc. All to be expected on a 25 year old car

The real bonus is the general absence of rust - even the rear arches are pretty much rust free, an increasingly rare occurrence with 240's

Overall, I am happy with it and a big thanks to Dion for his hospitality

Ian

Mike1967 · Jan 18th, 2016, 12:27

Sounds FAB Ian ...

240T · Jan 18th, 2016, 19:54

Project thread project thread.....! Sounds a cracker.

Jan 5th, 2016, 10:09	#1
DionBullock Volvo Nut Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 17:42 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	Thinking of Selling 240 GL Auto saloon Hi and Happy new year to all! I've not long bought this car but I feel my plans have changed and no longer require the 240. My plans were to turbo the 240, fit classic swede suspension and the sort, I even bought a 940 turbo as a doner car! But having driven the 940 for a couple of weeks, I feel that an estate is needed rather than a saloon. With the prices of decent 245's these days, I think I may be stuck with the 940 for a while. About the 240; It's a 1991 2ltr injection 4 speed auto 79k miles from new with old mot's electric windows heated seats cloth seats recent sachs super touring shocks Towbar fitted Service history 4 speed auto changes smooth and kick down works when needed Has all original service books etc Comes with standard steel wheels in pictures or can sell with viragos with pirelli p6's for the right price. As you can see the car has been well looked after. It does have a few small niggles from what I can remember the heater blower works on number 3 only, the rear heated screen works but the switch can be a bit temperamental, It does have a couple of small scratches and a couple of small touch ups. Overall it is a very very good example of a standard 240 that can be left as is, or a blank canvas for a turbo build - as my intention was! as for price, £1500 ono with standard wheels. £1750 ono with viragos Any questions drop me a message Note these photos are from when I bought the car before Xmas, I'll put some newer ones up with the viragos on later on. Forgot to add - MOT until March but I'm planning on getting a fresh MOT on it if a sale is agreed.

Jan 5th, 2016, 19:36	#2
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Interested Have sent you a PM Ian __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Jan 8th, 2016, 18:41	#5
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Many thanks to Dion for taking the time to answer my long list of questions and emailing some very clear and detailed additional pictures The fact that it went through its MOT today without a single advisory and a comment from the inspector regarding how good it is speaks volumes I am looking forward to picking it up next weekend! Ive gone for the original steel wheels option Ian __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Jan 17th, 2016, 20:20	#8
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	After an interesting drive home the GL is now safe and sound on my driveway in Berkshire Its smooth, tight and performed faultlessly on the 250 mile return trip from NW Wales A few things to attend to such as the sticking passenger door lock, slightly misaligned rear boot hinges and various bits of interior and exterior trim that are coming adrift etc. All to be expected on a 25 year old car The real bonus is the general absence of rust - even the rear arches are pretty much rust free, an increasingly rare occurrence with 240's Overall, I am happy with it and a big thanks to Dion for his hospitality Ian __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Jan 5th, 2016, 21:21	#3
Dibble VOC Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2024 21:26 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cupar, Fife	Looks good. Obviously been looked after. A good car for someone and the price not unreasonable.

Jan 6th, 2016, 12:57	#4
DionBullock Volvo Nut Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 17:42 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	With the viragos;

Jan 18th, 2016, 12:27	#9
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Sounds FAB Ian ...

Jan 18th, 2016, 19:54	#10
240T VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2022 19:14 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sunny Wiltshire.	Project thread project thread.....! Sounds a cracker.

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