Turbocharged 1979 Volvo 244 DL 5-Speed

Description

The Volvo 200-Series built a reputation over nearly two decades of production for its boxy, over-engineered simplicity, and the DL trim represented the model's standard, no-frills specification.

The 240's durable B21 four-cylinder and straightforward chassis have long made it a favorite platform for enthusiast builds, particularly turbocharged conversions and five-speed transmission swaps sourced from Volvo's later turbo models.

This 1979 244 DL sedan has been built by the seller around a Kinugawa 20T turbocharger, a Do88 cooling upgrades, and a Borg Warner Wold Class (WC) T5 five-speed manual transmission swap using a Deeworks swap kit. The car is finished in tan over brown upholstery and features additional modifications including Bilstein suspension, IPD sway bars, Panasport wheels, a Hurst shifter, and Bluetooth stereo system.

This modified 1979 Volvo 244 DL is now offered with a clean Texas title in the seller's name.

Highlights

• DL trim level

• Tan over brown upholstery

• 2.1L B21 inline-four with a Kinugawa 20T turbocharger

• Borg Warner (WC) T5 five-speed manual transmission swap

Factory Equipment

• 244 body style (four-door sedan)

• MacPherson front suspension

• Rigid live rear axle

• Rack-and-pinion steering

• Power our-wheel disc brakes

• Wrap-around taillights

• Cloth upholstery

Modifications

• Kinugawa 20T turbocharger

• Do88 radiator, intercooler, and piping

• Replacement engine wiring harness

• Borg Warner (WC) T5 five-speed manual transmission

• Deeworks T5 transmission swap kit

• Heavy-duty clutch

• Bilstein shock absorbers

• IPD sway bars

• Panasport wheels

• Hurst shifter

• Auxiliary gauges

• Aftermarket Bluetooth stereo head unit and speakers

Known Imperfections

• Detailed images showing the vehicle's condition can be found in the photo gallery

• The air conditioning system is functional but loses its charge

• Crack in the dashboard

Ownership History

This 1979 Volvo 240 DL was acquired by the seller in 2020.

Additional Information

From the seller: "I built this car from a factory stock Volvo, so I know every inch. Everything that was done is completely reversible, meaning nothing was cut-up to install anything."