1982 volvo 240
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woodnut67 said:
Thanks for sharing fella. Your fine steed is the exact model as my dear departed dad owned down to the colour and AA badge. Bet it's got greyish houndstooth cloth interior too?
YHH 368Y was bought brand new in 1983 but was sadly written off 18 months later by some womble clogging it over a blind raise towards us crossing a four way junction.
Cheers for the memories.
It has indeed, I will chuck a picture of the interior up when I get home again.YHH 368Y was bought brand new in 1983 but was sadly written off 18 months later by some womble clogging it over a blind raise towards us crossing a four way junction.
Cheers for the memories.
Just when someone mentioned the Chevette earlier, I remember my father parked in a petrol station filling the tank when a shoveit driven by some young lady smacked into the back of him.
The vauxhall was destroyed at the front. The big volvo hadn't even a misshapen bumper. Dad made sure she was OK, shoved the shoveit probably for the last time in its life and off we went.
Tank and a half that car. Loved it.
The vauxhall was destroyed at the front. The big volvo hadn't even a misshapen bumper. Dad made sure she was OK, shoved the shoveit probably for the last time in its life and off we went.
Tank and a half that car. Loved it.
After deciding to extend my bank holiday for a few more days, with works disgruntled blessing. I thought it would be good to take the old girl out for a drive, as without realizing it had been nearly 1 month since i had taken her for a good long run. My parents have a caravan at Filey and had gone for the week, and seeing as the sun was beaming i decided that was the place to be.
The trip was roughly around 2 hours, and was a total pleasure no problems to report as of yet. My cousin (sillyhatday) was following me in his mk1 mr2 (pictures below). Reported to me that apparently over harder bumps the taillights flicker on and off, but i figure its just some loose connection somewhere. The 240 its a great A road cruiser and soon chomps up the miles, can be a bit sketchy on B roads but that may just be some over excited driving on my part. As for motorways well it can cruise at a steady 55 - 60, i am only blessed with 4 speed manual. I can see why the overdrive and 5 speed models were soon introduced but i wouldn't change it for the world.
received_1268366516528330 by jack simpson, on Flickr
received_1268366513194997 by jack simpson, on Flickr
And all i have to say for the drive back is if you are being overtaken by two cars built in the 80s, and your in a brand new car you are doing something seriously wrong.
Today i had decided that it was time for a much needed wash, also the car needed a good clean as well. I am no perfectionist when it comes to cleaning cars. I wouldn't even go as far to say i know what im doing, and i didn't have much time today so it was just a good wash and a quick wax. The car really needs a bit more attention but i just haven't had the time recently one weekend i will have to get all the lotions and potions out and go crazy but until then this will have to do .
20160831_203120 by jack simpson, on Flickr
The trip was roughly around 2 hours, and was a total pleasure no problems to report as of yet. My cousin (sillyhatday) was following me in his mk1 mr2 (pictures below). Reported to me that apparently over harder bumps the taillights flicker on and off, but i figure its just some loose connection somewhere. The 240 its a great A road cruiser and soon chomps up the miles, can be a bit sketchy on B roads but that may just be some over excited driving on my part. As for motorways well it can cruise at a steady 55 - 60, i am only blessed with 4 speed manual. I can see why the overdrive and 5 speed models were soon introduced but i wouldn't change it for the world.
received_1268366516528330 by jack simpson, on Flickrreceived_1268366513194997 by jack simpson, on FlickrAnd all i have to say for the drive back is if you are being overtaken by two cars built in the 80s, and your in a brand new car you are doing something seriously wrong.
Today i had decided that it was time for a much needed wash, also the car needed a good clean as well. I am no perfectionist when it comes to cleaning cars. I wouldn't even go as far to say i know what im doing, and i didn't have much time today so it was just a good wash and a quick wax. The car really needs a bit more attention but i just haven't had the time recently one weekend i will have to get all the lotions and potions out and go crazy but until then this will have to do .
20160831_203120 by jack simpson, on Flickrgreat car- My parents were big volvo fans: In 89, at 17 when I passed my test, my parents gave me one of their old 244's to drive around in. 2 two brown and gold ! If you think fellow friends had mini's, beetles, metro's, 205's and so on, what a great car that you could fill with yr friends. You could literally drive all night on £3.00- but fuel was 40 odd p a litre probably !
They also bought a new 240 GLT 2.3 in 89- don't ask me how, but I was insured on that too: 17 years old- wow it seemed to be so quick on the road compared to other stuff in the day.
They also bought a new 240 GLT 2.3 in 89- don't ask me how, but I was insured on that too: 17 years old- wow it seemed to be so quick on the road compared to other stuff in the day.
Moldymort said:
I have recently bought myself a 1979 244 DL in exactly this colour as well! I'm 24 too and the surprising looks you get when people realize how young the driver is! You got many plans for modification or are you keeping it standard?
I really wanted to go crazy giant V8 lump under the bonnet all that jazz. But I ended up buying one that's just to nice to spoil. If I was to start chopping bits out of it and stripping it down I don't think I could live with myself. Gonna keep my out for something that's not as clean maybe one day have a super sleeper 240 do you have any plans for yours ?ovlov24 said:
I really wanted to go crazy giant V8 lump under the bonnet all that jazz. But I ended up buying one that's just to nice to spoil. If I was to start chopping bits out of it and stripping it down I don't think I could live with myself. Gonna keep my out for something that's not as clean maybe one day have a super sleeper 240 do you have any plans for yours ?
Loads of plans! I should start a build thread really. I want to change the colour (the brown just isn't very me), lower it, add lots of creature comforts. Eventual plan would be to put an interesting engine in it but that would be well down the line really. I don't have the funds to do that any time soon! Your car looks in such good condition though! It is like you bought a brand new one! Mine is a bit less pristine...Thats a great example of a 240.
My brother has a 240 Torslanda which he has built from the ground up. Air ride and all custom components made/fitted by himself. The test drive was down to Worthersee, Austria. No problems what so ever.
It's now off the road, air and wheels coming off and going for a full rebuild. But has a MK1 golf with a B16 vtec giving him a few headaches.
He wishes his was a tidy as yours. If you require any spares also, visit " Volvo heaven" on the A1 around St Neots way.
My brother has a 240 Torslanda which he has built from the ground up. Air ride and all custom components made/fitted by himself. The test drive was down to Worthersee, Austria. No problems what so ever.
It's now off the road, air and wheels coming off and going for a full rebuild. But has a MK1 golf with a B16 vtec giving him a few headaches.
He wishes his was a tidy as yours. If you require any spares also, visit " Volvo heaven" on the A1 around St Neots way.
allardj412 said:
Thats a great example of a 240.
My brother has a 240 Torslanda which he has built from the ground up. Air ride and all custom components made/fitted by himself. The test drive was down to Worthersee, Austria. No problems what so ever.
It's now off the road, air and wheels coming off and going for a full rebuild. But has a MK1 golf with a B16 vtec giving him a few headaches.
He wishes his was a tidy as yours. If you require any spares also, visit " Volvo heaven" on the A1 around St Neots way.
May have seen this car at the NEC classic car show last year?My brother has a 240 Torslanda which he has built from the ground up. Air ride and all custom components made/fitted by himself. The test drive was down to Worthersee, Austria. No problems what so ever.
It's now off the road, air and wheels coming off and going for a full rebuild. But has a MK1 golf with a B16 vtec giving him a few headaches.
He wishes his was a tidy as yours. If you require any spares also, visit " Volvo heaven" on the A1 around St Neots way.
allardj412 said:
Thats a great example of a 240.
My brother has a 240 Torslanda which he has built from the ground up. Air ride and all custom components made/fitted by himself. The test drive was down to Worthersee, Austria. No problems what so ever.
It's now off the road, air and wheels coming off and going for a full rebuild. But has a MK1 golf with a B16 vtec giving him a few headaches.
He wishes his was a tidy as yours. If you require any spares also, visit " Volvo heaven" on the A1 around St Neots way.
That is the coolest wagon I've seen in a long time. Cheers for the info on the spares though, there is a couple of bits of damaged trim on the interior. And they are like rocking horse sMy brother has a 240 Torslanda which he has built from the ground up. Air ride and all custom components made/fitted by himself. The test drive was down to Worthersee, Austria. No problems what so ever.
It's now off the road, air and wheels coming off and going for a full rebuild. But has a MK1 golf with a B16 vtec giving him a few headaches.
He wishes his was a tidy as yours. If you require any spares also, visit " Volvo heaven" on the A1 around St Neots way.
t to find so I shall have to give "volvo heaven" a visit.Moldymort said:
ovlov24 said:
I really wanted to go crazy giant V8 lump under the bonnet all that jazz. But I ended up buying one that's just to nice to spoil. If I was to start chopping bits out of it and stripping it down I don't think I could live with myself. Gonna keep my out for something that's not as clean maybe one day have a super sleeper 240 do you have any plans for yours ?
Loads of plans! I should start a build thread really. I want to change the colour (the brown just isn't very me), lower it, add lots of creature comforts. Eventual plan would be to put an interesting engine in it but that would be well down the line really. I don't have the funds to do that any time soon! Your car looks in such good condition though! It is like you bought a brand new one! Mine is a bit less pristine...http://www.lakes4volvo.co.uk/
https://goo.gl/maps/pmNXW92K3TF2
That's a old street view image but id strongly recommend visiting.
https://goo.gl/maps/pmNXW92K3TF2
That's a old street view image but id strongly recommend visiting.
What a car....takes me back to being 7 years old! My dad had a P reg orange 244 DL with extra spot lights built into the grill. He liked it so much he replaced it with OCN 703R a metallic bronze 244 GL with fuel injection, leather seats and I think a rev counter and overdrive. Both were great cars but replaced by a rover SD1
Sorry for kicking up an old'ish topic but having a little scout about at the old 240 Volvo's. Lovely car BTW OP.
Like most on here my dad had them when I was a kid. I have very fond memories but I also appreciate how uncool they were at the time. Odd really as that lack of love back then is what makes then so damn cool to own now. Different to the usual Ford or VW followers and it's nice to be individual sometimes.
My dad had a Midnight Blue (I think Midnight was the correct name) 240 estate. ONK 366P was the reg so it was an earlier round headlight model. Followed buy a few other 240's, a 345 glt saloon and then a few 740's.
Me, well I've recently purchased a 240 Estate on a D plate. I'm using it daily and I love it. It gets more attention than any other car I've owned, or own, and I cannot put fuel in it without someone wanting to talk or take pictures. Awesome club to be in this Volvo one.
Keep us updated with you ownership, great story.
Like most on here my dad had them when I was a kid. I have very fond memories but I also appreciate how uncool they were at the time. Odd really as that lack of love back then is what makes then so damn cool to own now. Different to the usual Ford or VW followers and it's nice to be individual sometimes.
My dad had a Midnight Blue (I think Midnight was the correct name) 240 estate. ONK 366P was the reg so it was an earlier round headlight model. Followed buy a few other 240's, a 345 glt saloon and then a few 740's.
Me, well I've recently purchased a 240 Estate on a D plate. I'm using it daily and I love it. It gets more attention than any other car I've owned, or own, and I cannot put fuel in it without someone wanting to talk or take pictures. Awesome club to be in this Volvo one.
Keep us updated with you ownership, great story.
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