Hello,
I have a 1979 242GT that was restored aprox. 10 years ago (by a Volvo Master Tech)...This is a real GT not a clone...she has an 1986 740 turbo motor--the motor has approx.40k on it while the car has 79k. The car was repainted red (looks way better than the original silver) and has a black cloth interior in excellent condition, 2.5" exhaust from turbo back, flowmaster muffler, 5spd (5th gear is the electric overdrive), stereo with 6 disc cd changer, intercooled. The intank fuel pump is new, the spark plugs are new, the fuel filter is new, the tires are at 90%, the drive shaft is the heavier one off of a turbo, the fuel pump is new, custom wheels, new battery.........
The imperfections I have found are as follows. Car needs a windshield ($200 installed), a few rust bubbles coming under paint (dime sized), some rust by rear bumper. Hoods a little faded I think it just needs a good wax. The brake lights, turn signal, horn, wont work, I checked the fuses, I'm not sure what it is, cant be difficult since it worked just fine before (probably just a simple ground), a/c needs to be charged, the car ran great until recently with the Air Mass Meter going bad (I will replace this) , some of the hoses need to be replaced, the car needs some other minor detail work (i have put a few hundred miles on the car in the past 6 years so it does need attention).....The Volvo is in excellent shape for a 30 year old car. Even though this still needs some work it would cost a lot more to buy a beater and get her into the condition this one is currently in than what I'm asking.
This is a beautiful one of a kind rare car with less than 22000 ever made and only from 1979 to 1981----Wouldn't take to much work to start taking her to shows or if you just want to drive something different, instead of all the typical look alike Hondas/Nissans/Toyotas etc.
For more info check out these links:
Volvo 242 GT
1979 Volvo 242GT & 2006 S40 Turbo AWD - Revolving Credit - 188 -- Classic cars | vintage cars, car enthusiasts and historic racing
Just make me an offer (I was originally asking $4900), and please be reasonable since I see GT's that need complete rebuilds going for $1500---MUST SELL / MAKE OFFER---MUST SELL / MAKE OFFER! ---Im located in Houston and can ship the car anywhere.
questions: [email protected]
I'm selling because I lost my house and dont have a garage to keep it in or work on my cars.....
(I also have an 88 RX-7 Turbo and a 65 Mustang Fastback for sale)
p.s.(When restoring or reconditioning a car please be careful of "expert mechanics" and how you use their services--though they are excellent at diagnosing the problem they can make a $500 job into $3000 easily---I was quoted recently approx. $350 on the air mass meter--I can do this for $40 with a warranty)
I have a 1979 242GT that was restored aprox. 10 years ago (by a Volvo Master Tech)...This is a real GT not a clone...she has an 1986 740 turbo motor--the motor has approx.40k on it while the car has 79k. The car was repainted red (looks way better than the original silver) and has a black cloth interior in excellent condition, 2.5" exhaust from turbo back, flowmaster muffler, 5spd (5th gear is the electric overdrive), stereo with 6 disc cd changer, intercooled. The intank fuel pump is new, the spark plugs are new, the fuel filter is new, the tires are at 90%, the drive shaft is the heavier one off of a turbo, the fuel pump is new, custom wheels, new battery.........
The imperfections I have found are as follows. Car needs a windshield ($200 installed), a few rust bubbles coming under paint (dime sized), some rust by rear bumper. Hoods a little faded I think it just needs a good wax. The brake lights, turn signal, horn, wont work, I checked the fuses, I'm not sure what it is, cant be difficult since it worked just fine before (probably just a simple ground), a/c needs to be charged, the car ran great until recently with the Air Mass Meter going bad (I will replace this) , some of the hoses need to be replaced, the car needs some other minor detail work (i have put a few hundred miles on the car in the past 6 years so it does need attention).....The Volvo is in excellent shape for a 30 year old car. Even though this still needs some work it would cost a lot more to buy a beater and get her into the condition this one is currently in than what I'm asking.
This is a beautiful one of a kind rare car with less than 22000 ever made and only from 1979 to 1981----Wouldn't take to much work to start taking her to shows or if you just want to drive something different, instead of all the typical look alike Hondas/Nissans/Toyotas etc.
For more info check out these links:
Volvo 242 GT
1979 Volvo 242GT & 2006 S40 Turbo AWD - Revolving Credit - 188 -- Classic cars | vintage cars, car enthusiasts and historic racing
Just make me an offer (I was originally asking $4900), and please be reasonable since I see GT's that need complete rebuilds going for $1500---MUST SELL / MAKE OFFER---MUST SELL / MAKE OFFER! ---Im located in Houston and can ship the car anywhere.
questions: [email protected]
I'm selling because I lost my house and dont have a garage to keep it in or work on my cars.....
(I also have an 88 RX-7 Turbo and a 65 Mustang Fastback for sale)
p.s.(When restoring or reconditioning a car please be careful of "expert mechanics" and how you use their services--though they are excellent at diagnosing the problem they can make a $500 job into $3000 easily---I was quoted recently approx. $350 on the air mass meter--I can do this for $40 with a warranty)
, wish I had the time and money to keep her...........hopefully it goes to a good home
