1978 Volvo 242 Gt on 2040-cars
Austin, Texas, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:4 cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volvo
Model: 240
Trim: 2 Door Coupe
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Standard
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks
Mileage: 270,000
Sub Model: GT
Exterior Color: Silver
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
This 1978 Volvo 242 GT was my dream car. When i initially got it one year ago it was running and was in good mechanical condition. I decided to try and make it perfect (my mistake!). It needed new paint job since there was a few spots of surface rust. Well, what you see is my car with over $15,000 spent a year later. I tried with three different independent restoration guys in Austin, Texas and none of them would finish the job. They were just interested in making money and have lied and cheated me. I am giving up on my dream car now. My loss will be your gain. This 1978 Volvo GT was completely taken apart. I know I paid for a complete refresh on anything mechanical on it, but cannot guarantee how well it was completed. The car does run now but will need the rear main seal reinstalled since it was not properly installed. Also, know that the drive shaft needs to be installed correctly as well. When I got the car back from the first guy he gave me the car and all the parts you see in boxes. I was concerned that he may not have given me all the parts to it so I found another car (1980 Volvo GT) and purchased it. This bid is for a 1980 Volvo GT as well. The 1980 GT can be used to get interior parts and it was the nice Virgo wheels. The 1980 Volvo GT was running when it was parked four years ago. It has good floor panels which you will need one of them for the 1978 Volvo GT. I am including a couple of photos of the 1980 Volvo GT as well. I have clear title for both cars.
You are welcome to call me at 512 785 0010 with any questions. Thank you and good luck bidding.
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