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Old Feb 19th, 2022, 13:35   #61
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If I remember correctly I think we noticed that orange 244 in the 'Seriously?' thread about a year ago. I think it was being pedalled for £11,000 but didn't sell (I can't remember which platform, perhaps eBay). I see it is now advertised for £10,000 - a year on and a grand cheaper so perhaps the market isn't quite as firm as some folk believe?

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An interesting thought, Alan; I wonder if my V70, for which I paid £550 five years ago, might even prove to be an appreciating asset as it ages and fewer examples remain.

We did once own an early 244 - I think it was first registered on February 1st., 1975 (HCH 722 N). It still appears on the government web site, but there would seem to have been no changes since January, 1989. I wonder if anyone might know anything about our car's fate? We paid £1050 for it in 1984 with 59,000 miles, and sold it in 1988 with 87,000 for £200.

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My 245L is 26/02/1976. LHD
B20A engine. Not sure Uk 245 had the b20 engine available.
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My 245L is 26/02/1976. LHD
B20A engine. Not sure Uk 245 had the b20 engine available.
Good morning, 'mentepazza'. While my very early Haynes manual for the 240 details the B20 motor carried over from the 140, I think you are right. As I recall, the B21A OHC engine was the 'entry level' motor in the UK. It is possible that the B20 OHV unit may have been available to special order, but I don't recall ever seeing any 'in the flesh'.

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