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Beautiful original 1990 Volvo 240GL Estate in White, In stunning factory condition.

DESCRIPTION

With being the antique dealers dream vehicle for practicality and space, This nineties heavyweight still today will hold its own and unlike many of its rivals at the time still wafts along with panache and swagger.  

EXTERNAL

As with Volvo’s of back in the day they were of the ‘box’ design simply load lugers which were abused, not this example. With glossy uniform body panels in Volvo White(paint code 189) sitting as good as the day it left the factory

 Front square bumper sitting straight and true with silver capping beaming, Original Volvo headlamps remain chip and crack free, Having the ‘Oban’ pack spot lights fitted with original dealer brackets

 All chrome work running down each flank presents glossy and pin straight along with chrome door handles and black manually adjusted rear view door mirrors all presented beautifully

 The rear back bumper hugs the body panels again fitting as Volvo intended along with the large rear back door displaying  original badging and lift handle in chrome beaming, simply a well cared for vehicle

Retaining original Volvo stamped external glazing all round. All factory fit information decal stickers remain within the pull open fuel flap along with Volvo door open warning decals still attached to each door

Simply amazing attention to detail. With original tow bar and twin electrics fitted along with original Volvo mud flaps front and rear.

INTERNAL

Once you open the doors you instantly step back into the nineties with the basic yet practical interior of Volvo’s black cloth seats front and rear in spotless condition with headrests fitted to all but the rear centre seat

Black pile carpet showing little signs of wear front and rear with the dealer optional extra of Volvo over mats fitted, With matching door cards sitting clean and wear free

Electrically operated front windows work faultlessly and manual wind down to the rear. Beige flecked roof lining sits beautiful with no marks or sagging along with the interior centre light working as intended

The all black dash presents crack and fade free housing the lockable glovebox on the passenger side along with the directional heater vent sitting neatly to the side. Still retaining the original Volvo CR702 push button radio cassette sound system along with the four factory Volvo mounted door speakers still fitted and works wonderfully

 Analogue red dialled Volvo Quartz time clock sits neatly to its side, Original cigarette lighter remains along side the push button heated rear screen and hazard warning switch. The legendary Volvo seat belt warning indicator sits bright ticking away to the side.

Toggle slide directional heater vent & temperature control switches sit neatly within the dash along with the rotary three speed heater fan switch. A cubby box sits neatly to the bottom

The gear lever and gator along with the handbrake show little signs of wear, Heated front push button seat switches sit on their own between both front seats working wonderfully

 Having the Volvo embossed four spoke steering wheel showing minimal wear. The legendary Volvo square drivers binnacle sits with the tachometer to the left, Speedometer centre stage displaying 78700 miles from new, Temperature and fuel gauge sit to the right, All warning lights perform and work as intended

 The rotary turn headlamp switch sits to the right. All plastics, trims and buttons present with little wear empowering the previous owners dedication to maintain the originality.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Fitted with the Volvo Red block 2Ltr Multipoint fuel injection petrol 4 cylinder over head cam engine(B20)

Mated to a (M47)five speed manual gearbox(rear wheel drive) Engine performs wonderful along with precise light gear changes you come to expect from these models, Power delivery’s gradual and smooth.   

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

Having the original 5 spoke Volvo alloy wheels fitted with matching serial numbers and date stamps to each alloy, Still retaining the original Volvo embossed centre caps

 With 195/70/R15 Hankook tyres fitted all round with ample tread on them. With disc brake front and rear along with inboard handbrake coupled to triangulated braking circuits ensuring you come to a precise controlled stop.

HISTORY FILE

First registered on the 31st August 1990 by Arnold Clark Autos Stirling having only 4 previous owners in its near 34-year history this vehicle has wanted for nothing

 With reams of historic invoices mostly Volvo, Written log books advising of the  maintenance having been carried out to the vehicle along with old MOT certificates and the odd tax disc very rarely do you find this level of fastidious ownership

 With the dealer book pack and a service book stamped by Volvo as follows:

06-03-2000..42841 miles

01-09-2000..45002 miles

21-03-2001..45945 miles

04-09-2001..49005 miles

05-03-2002..50037 miles

19-09-2002..50965 miles

11-03-2003..51901 miles

02-09-2003..54043 miles

15-03-2004..54945 miles

19-08-2004..57628 miles

18-03-2005..58100miles

23-08-2005..59935 miles

30-03-2006..60684 miles

04-09-2006..62095 miles

27-03-2007..62830 miles

29-08-2007..63808 miles

26-03-2008..64236 miles

28-08-2008..64543 miles

26-08-2009..65256 miles

24-08-2010..65878 miles

05-09-2011..65990 miles

22-08-2012..66052 miles

17-12-2021..72428 miles

You can clearly see how well this examples been cared for ensuring it remains in the very best of condition, All but the very last service have been carried out by Volvo

 Prior to the service history being stamped we are led to believe it was a company directors vehicle and any service history remained in-house. With the timing belt and ancillaries being recently changed for peace of mind along with a full service

 With being in demand by the growing Volvo enthusiast were sure this original example will be making its way to its new owner very soon

V5 Present and HPi Clear.

 

 

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