Volvo 244 GL | 1979

Volvo 244 GL | 1979

Highlights:

– 2.1-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission

– Fitted with an LPG system

– Classic vehicle approval with expert appraisal report

– New original Volvo seat covers with emblem, supplied in the box

– Supplied with spare parts including several carburettors and a spare headlamp

The private seller offers for sale this 1979 Volvo 244 GL, powered by a 2.1-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. The car is finished in dark green, a colour that suits the upright, square-cut lines of the 240 series well, and it wears the chrome bumper trim and upmarket details of the GL specification. The car has a classic vehicle approval together with an expert appraisal report, which also covers its LPG installation.

The car has been stored for several years and is offered as a project that will need recommissioning. According to the seller, it could not be started on petrol but did run on LPG, and it steers and brakes. The clear coat has come off on the roof and bonnet, and the seller advises that the car requires a repaint and that everything should be checked over. The seller describes the underlying substance of the car as good. A generous package of parts comes with the car: a replacement left headlamp (the current one is cloudy), several carburettors, the original tow bar plus a second tow bar in the boot, and a set of new original Volvo seat covers with the Volvo emblem, still in the box. This makes the car an attractive and well-supplied starting point for a buyer looking for a rewarding restoration or recommissioning project.

The Volvo 240 series was introduced in 1974 and remained in production until 1993, with around 2.8 million cars built. The 244 designation stands for the four-door saloon with a four-cylinder engine, while the GL was the upmarket trim level with improved equipment and interior finish. The 240 built on the safety-focused 140 series and became famous for its crumple zones, strong passenger cell and impact-absorbing bumpers, and it was used by the American authorities as a reference for safety standards in the seventies.

Under the bonnet sits the robust B21 overhead-camshaft four-cylinder engine, a unit renowned for its durability and simple maintenance. Combined with its rear-wheel-drive layout, spacious cabin and near-legendary longevity, the 240 has grown into a true cult classic, appreciated worldwide for its honest character and timeless Scandinavian design. Early GL saloons with chrome detailing are increasingly sought after, and this example offers a solid basis to bring one back to the road.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Condition of the interior

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Technical condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Overall condition

2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues.

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This car is currently located in: North Rhine-Westphalia state, Germany.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a German registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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