1980 Volvo 240

240 Coupe

4 - Cyl.

Manual

VC24245A1179109

Salvage

Gasoline

Here is probably one of the cleanest and straightest 1980 Volvo GT’s you will find anywhere. I have tried to provide as many photos as possible, and I would like them to speak for themselves where appropriate. Additional photos can be seen at https://picasaweb.google.com/docachna/1980VolvoGT2DrSedan?feat=directlink. The odometer shows 175,422 miles, which is believed to be accurate The engine was rebuilt in 2003 by a well-known Volvophile/collector in San Jose, CA, at 164.651 miles. He bought it with a blown engine (see the trailer pics on the website), and replaced it with a used B21F short block. I flew to California and drove the car back to Ohio after buying it. Since then, it’s been strictly a summer/hobby vehicle, and stored out of the weather every winter. It needs to go now to make room for our upcoming overall downsizing and move South. When I got it, the silver paint was fairly well chalked in most upper body areas (typical ‘80’s metallic silver paint). This may also have been due to the fact that, to the best of my knowledge, this car spent its entire life in California until I bought it. We found some material in the car when I bought it indicating long-time California residency. While I can’t swear it spent its life in CA, its overall condition would certainly support that conclusion. I can count on one hand the number of times it’s been on winter roadways since I brought it back East. There is no body rust, and I find precious little surface frame rust underneath, and under the hood. Even the notorious 240 “rust magnet” trunk wells are virtually rust-free! The car was repainted in 2006. I would call the color a 99.5 % color match to the factory paint. I have not buffed out the doorjambs, etc., to help blend the old and new paint, but the distinction is minimal. The stripes were added 3 years ago. The Virgo wheels are almost completely without curb rash. The tires are P19560/R15 Hercules Classe Premier radials, with about 80% tread remaining. The interior is truly in fabulous condition for a 31-year old car. The black corduroy seats have no tears or burns. The carpet is completely intact and unstained. The door panels are all intact and show no wear. There is an aftermarket dash cover on the dash, which is showing some sun cracking. Comes with matching black front and rear carpeted mats, and an extra set of front rubber trays. The radio is a Sony CDX-CA900X AM/FM/CD player with remote control. On the rear shelf are two 6” x 9” Blaupunkt 3-way speakers; two Sony 5” round speakers are in the front doors. The car is equipped with Hella E-code 7” headlamps, the original factory Bosch fogs, and Euro-style front parking and turn signal lenses. Holes are drilled in the top of the front bumper for additional driving lamps. A blank switch already in the dash will accommodate them. (I have a set of clear-lens rectangular Hella driving lights if you’re interested !). The engine starts reliably, and runs smoothly. Last time I checked MPG, it was in the 23-25 range highway. Tranny shifts fine; overdrive works every time both in and out. Rolls down the road just fine all day at 65-70. The blower motor runs only on high – probably the FCP Groton replacement blower motor resistor has gone bad (heater core was replaced 4 years ago). The AC worked before the blower motor job, but no longer works. Hopefully it’s merely an under-dash problem (it cooled fairly well when it was working - we drove home through the Mojave !). One piece of defroster ducting on the driver’s side has slipped loose. I replaced the gauge faces with Dave Barton high-definition faces, but these degraded after about a year. I have other Barton replacements that will come with the car. They are on better quality paper, and they actually look better than the first set did when new (see pix). The sunroof is stuck shut, but to date has not leaked. The door pockets are with the car but are not mounted. The car is equipped with cruise control, but my seller was unable to get it working. Also included with the car is a Noah Covercraft car cover from Coast Car Covers (a $325 value), and Clymer and Haynes repair manuals. The car is offered for sale on an Ohio salvage title. It was sold to me on a California salvage title. The seller also bought it on a salvage title, so he did not know the circumstances of its being declared salvage. However, I’ve had 2 mechanics and 3 body shop techs look at this car before I got it painted. None of us can find any indication of any collision repair, much less major repair. It is my understanding that a CA car can be put on a salvage title for reasons other than collision damage. I work in the insurance industry, but I could find no record of a crash involving this car, so I am guessing it may have been totaled out for other than a collision, like a large comprehensive loss. Since I occasionally find very small glass fragments when vacuuming the interior, and since none of the glass appears to be OEM, I’m guessing it may have been the victim of a massive glass vandalism, and the insurance company simply couldn’t justify all new glass in a 1980 car. However, that’s all just a guess, as California guards its auto title histories very carefully. If you can learn something through the VIN, more power to you ! I welcome any interested buyer to inspect the car personally, or send your representative. The vehicle was thoroughly inspected by the Ohio State Highway Patrol before I was able to get it titled in Ohio, to make sure it wasn’t a chop. I can’t change the salvage title situation; I can only be open and honest with you, and you’re welcome to inspect the car to your heart’s content. Check your local title laws concerning salvage vehicles. Anyone who is knowledgeable about Volvos knows the GT, and also knows how hard it is quickly becoming to find a straight, clean one. If you are a moderately skilled Volvo hobbyist, this car is a great starting point for putting together a first-class GT. Solid ones with no rust and a sound drivetrain are becoming practically non-existent, and this one is ready for the final personal touches to make it something really special. The reserve is set at a price that I feel very sure will be met, so I encourage you to place your highest bid now, and don’t get knocked out by last-minute “lurkers” !! This car is in shape to drive home, so don't let it get away !! On Jun-15-11 at 08:10:16 PDT, seller added the following information: Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Legal Stuff This vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty express or implied, with the sole exception of warranty of title. Seller expressly disclaims any warranty of merchantability, or any warranty of suitability for a particular purpose or use. Seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, or genuineness of any representations concerning the vehicle, and makes no warranty in connection therewith, with the exception of warranty of title. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only, and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. 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