10,000 mile 240 on Ebay

capt jack · Apr 2nd, 2010, 11:26

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-240-GL-1...item3a59685838

Looks very very nice!

This looks a really interesting car.

Interesting for it's apparent provenance, and because I'm not sure you'd normally expect to see a late 86 D-reg GL with the 264-style front grille and no rear head rests, chrome wheel trim rings and hub centre caps.

Interesting too as it appears to have the earlier type steering wheel with vertical horn button.

Could it be an 84 or 85 model that's been registered very late?

Jack

Paul240480 · Apr 2nd, 2010, 12:48

It looks good.

To my untrained eyes it looks like its a carb' engine not fuel injected & also to be 5-speed.

Did they make a 2.0ltr, 5-speed wth a carb'?

If I'm wrong (could well be LOL) and its FI, then its just a different FI to my 89' jobby.

Still nice, what ever

OldBlueVolvo · Apr 2nd, 2010, 13:23

It certainly looks like a B200K (2 litre carb) engine, but I'm not a 240 person. Has anyone ever seen this car at shows?

OldBlueVolvo · Apr 2nd, 2010, 13:28

How much do people think this will go for? I'm thinking about booking into a hospital to have an operation to raise some funds to buy it.

mikealder · Apr 2nd, 2010, 13:35

Its not going to be an FI engine as its got a choke lever to the left of the steering wheel if you look close - Mike

740 In France · Apr 2nd, 2010, 13:52

It looks very very nice but for me as it's such low mileage it's done very little travelling. I would prefer to buy one that has more miles and been regularly used. It's sat there most of it's 24 years. I don't know if the engine/carb/mechanical internals would degrade with such low use? For me though, also being a carb would put me off. Bad experience with my carbed 740! But it does look like new and if it drives superb I would definately think it's worth 1,000 pounds. James.

DAVE7 · Apr 2nd, 2010, 14:30

Yes, James, I would echo your sentiments . I have have bought a couple of very low mileage cars in my lifetime and lived to regret it. Unless, the buyer is very lucky he or she should prepare for hefty mechanical bills in the near future.

Dave

capt jack · Apr 2nd, 2010, 16:39

Completely agree about the low usage syndrome - seals etc dry out, and I wouldn't mind betting that if and when it's used much now the rear crank oil seal would go, the brake calipers will start seeping, as will the master cylinder.

Unless there's proof it's been done very recently the first job would be a cambelt change.

It's definitely not FI - as has been spotted there's a choke to the left of the steering wheel.

As for value, who knows? It's clearly worth a lot more than diddly squat, and if it was a 2.3 (GLT ?) auto it'd be on my watch list! A starting price of £1000 might be a tad ambitious, but good luck to the seller - hope it goes to a good home!

Jack

OldBlueVolvo · Apr 2nd, 2010, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt jack

It's definitely not FI - as has been spotted there's a choke to the left of the steering wheel.

The carburettor is a give-away too.

Is it my imagination or is there a piece of door moulding missing?

Steve and his 244 · Apr 2nd, 2010, 18:55

Yep, door trim missing, engine bay nothing special, and nice bit of rust looks to be taking hold on the rear arch

Steve

Apr 2nd, 2010, 11:26	#1
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 21:22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	10,000 mile 240 on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-240-GL-1...item3a59685838 Looks very very nice! This looks a really interesting car. Interesting for it's apparent provenance, and because I'm not sure you'd normally expect to see a late 86 D-reg GL with the 264-style front grille and no rear head rests, chrome wheel trim rings and hub centre caps. Interesting too as it appears to have the earlier type steering wheel with vertical horn button. Could it be an 84 or 85 model that's been registered very late? Jack

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Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	It looks good. To my untrained eyes it looks like its a carb' engine not fuel injected & also to be 5-speed. Did they make a 2.0ltr, 5-speed wth a carb'? If I'm wrong (could well be LOL) and its FI, then its just a different FI to my 89' jobby. Still nice, what ever __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Apr 2nd, 2010, 13:23	#3
OldBlueVolvo VOC Member Last Online: May 4th, 2023 20:38 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Sussex	It certainly looks like a B200K (2 litre carb) engine, but I'm not a 240 person. Has anyone ever seen this car at shows? __________________ William 745 GL - 1986, B230K 745 GLE - 1987, B230E

Apr 2nd, 2010, 13:28	#4
OldBlueVolvo VOC Member Last Online: May 4th, 2023 20:38 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Sussex	How much do people think this will go for? I'm thinking about booking into a hospital to have an operation to raise some funds to buy it. __________________ William 745 GL - 1986, B230K 745 GLE - 1987, B230E

Apr 2nd, 2010, 13:52	#6
740 In France James Last Online: Apr 4th, 2010 20:25 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near Villedieu les poeles	It looks very very nice but for me as it's such low mileage it's done very little travelling. I would prefer to buy one that has more miles and been regularly used. It's sat there most of it's 24 years. I don't know if the engine/carb/mechanical internals would degrade with such low use? For me though, also being a carb would put me off. Bad experience with my carbed 740! But it does look like new and if it drives superb I would definately think it's worth 1,000 pounds. James. Last edited by 740 In France; Apr 2nd, 2010 at 14:00.

Apr 2nd, 2010, 13:35	#5
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Its not going to be an FI engine as its got a choke lever to the left of the steering wheel if you look close - Mike

Apr 2nd, 2010, 14:30	#7
DAVE7 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2013 15:09 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brandon	Yes, James, I would echo your sentiments . I have have bought a couple of very low mileage cars in my lifetime and lived to regret it. Unless, the buyer is very lucky he or she should prepare for hefty mechanical bills in the near future. Dave

Apr 2nd, 2010, 16:39	#8
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 21:22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Completely agree about the low usage syndrome - seals etc dry out, and I wouldn't mind betting that if and when it's used much now the rear crank oil seal would go, the brake calipers will start seeping, as will the master cylinder. Unless there's proof it's been done very recently the first job would be a cambelt change. It's definitely not FI - as has been spotted there's a choke to the left of the steering wheel. As for value, who knows? It's clearly worth a lot more than diddly squat, and if it was a 2.3 (GLT ?) auto it'd be on my watch list! A starting price of £1000 might be a tad ambitious, but good luck to the seller - hope it goes to a good home! Jack

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