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1983 Volvo 240 Glt Sedan 4-door 2.1l Original Turbo, 244, 242, 245, Brick on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:24510 Color: Redwood Metallic /
 Tan Leather
Location:

Allentown, New Jersey, United States

Allentown, New Jersey, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:Turbocharged 2.1 B21FT
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: yv1ax4748d1907346
Year: 1983
Interior Color: Tan Leather
Make: Volvo
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: 240
Trim: Sedan
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Mileage: 24,510
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: GLT Turbo
Exterior Color: Redwood Metallic

 24,500 original documented miles, Redwood Metallic, B21FT, AW71 Auto Trans, Original T3 Garrett, Kjet, PS, A/C, Always garaged, zero rust, & soft tan leather interior

Rescued from a Texas used car dealership and carefully restored here in Jersey.

Here's the real story of Grandma Boone as told to me by her husband and grandson:
Carol Boone loved her Turbo and she was very particular about it. Sending it back for local repairs frequently with many minor complaints. I have pages of paperwork with complaints like "whistling noises", "groaning brakes", "uncomfortable seats", "improperly adjusted a/c vents" etc. It's actually pretty funny but Mrs Boone was not shy about spending money on her Volvo. I hold most, if not every, major repair receipt.
She rarely drove the car and always kept it in the garage. As she grew older in the 1990's she drove the car less and less frequently. By the end of the 90's, it just sat in the garage.
In 2002 it had 12k on the odometer when Mrs. Boone spent over $3500 to put it back on the road. She replaced the gas tank, fuel pumps, lines, distributor, new belts (including timing), trans & coolant flush, oil change, etc.
In Summer of '03 she backed into a Texas roadside irrigation ditch and did $1624 of repair damage. Mostly the muffler and rear bumper. Carfax reflects this single minor accident and I have the auto body repair receipt. The accident ended Grandma Boone's driving days and unfortunately she passed away in 2005. Her husband and adult grandson drove the car around locally from 16-24k miles then traded the car into a Texas used car dealership this past summer for . . .... $1000. (They reportedly bought another Volvo if that makes you feel any better). I saw the car advertised on Craigslist and bought it sight unseen then shipped it to Jersey for restoration.

So this actually is Grandma's original Turbobrick stored in a Texas time capsule for 3 decades.

Interior-
The leather seats are soft. Yes, soft tan leather seats. No rips or cracking only minor wear. No dash cracks with only minor sun fading throughout. Sunroof operates perfectly as well as all gauges, switches, chimes and lights. The A/C blows cold as it should.

Exterior-
The paint is in fantastic shape. A minor blemish here and there but nothing close to clear coat breakdown. One very small ding on drivers front wheel well. Again, there is no rust anywhere on this car. I also have an undercoating receipt from summer of '83.
The rims are in excellent shape. Best Virgo's I've ever seen. Only one or two spots of very light rash out of 4.
The original optional red bumper stripe is still attached but parts of the stripe are peeling.

Mechanics-
The car runs and handles perfectly and it's a complete joy to drive. You really get an idea of how tight these cars felt right off of the showroom floor.
No record of a wiring harness replacement but there is no need. The original looks nearly perfect. I don't think you could find a used Turbo harness in better shape.

Staged 0'd. Bougicord plugs, wires, cap, rotor and oil filter.
Bosch alternator
Cleaned grounds, replaced fuses, new battery

Minor issues-
The fuel filter is not OEM
Pictures show the Alpine head unit and old glove box lock but both have been properly replaced.
Later style rear deck tabs in pictures have been replaced with correct ones.
I have a spare tire cover on the way also.
Proper plush tan floor mats included.
I simply ran it through the car wash for pictures. It would look even better after a nice detailing.

Swag around your local meet in style. This car could easily be concourse shown. Maybe drop in an M46? Or it could be stripped down for an epic rebuild around the flawless shell. Or maybe just store it away as a retirement investment (it will surely appreciate in value more than your IRA).

Car is currently located in 08501 New Jersey and available for prompt inspection. I am just off Exit 7a of the NJ Turnpike (I-95). I am also very close to Route 1, Route 130, I-195, and trains. NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line stops nearby in Hamilton and Amtrak stops in Trenton. I'm also 45 mins from Newark and Philly airports. 
I am also willing to ship this car at 100% your expense.
I hold the clean title in hand and will not release it to you without full confirmed payment

12/6 Item relisted because original listing had an incorrect VIN #. (Vin's can't be edited, only relisted)

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