1982 Volvo 240 DL 2dr Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Volvo 200 Series was introduced in the autumn of 1974 and almost instantaneously cemented itself as a cult-classic. Beloved by commuters and car enthusiasts alike, the boxy, slab-sided 200 won customers over with its populist and practical design, and later with its race-derived turbocharged power in the GLT Turbo. Nicknamed the “brick” for its shape but also its incredibly robust build quality, the 200 Series is considered by many to be the most reliable car ever built. As a testament to that claim, this 1982 240 DL two-door sedan has covered an impressive 189,692 miles at the time of cataloging. Because they are so bulletproof, examples like this are still on the road and remain an affordable, practical entry into vintage car ownership. 

RADwood Ready

RADwood is a festival that focuses on the culture and vehicles of the 1980s and 1990s. RADwood, and the “RADwood Era” are now commonly used to reference this period of bodacious automotive history.

Hagerty took stewardship of RADwood in March of 2022 to build on the company’s purpose to save driving and car culture while expanding and supporting inspiring experiences for automotive enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Highly original 200-Series Volvo in attractive two-door sedan body style

• Powered by the legendarily reliable 2.1-liter B21F “Red Block” inline-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission with factory overdrive

• Finished in Deep Green over a Tan cloth interior

• Service and modifications performed under the consignor’s ownership reportedly include new Mazama tires, hoses, an engine tune, Wet Okole seat covers, and a Continental retro-style stereo with Morel speakers

• The consignor states that the Volvo has been garaged or covered for the majority of its life and presents in good mechanical and cosmetic condition with no rust or major flaws

• Offered with manuals, spare tire, jack, car cover, and spare parts 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Five-spoke 14-inch wheels

• Bodyside moulding

• Brightwork around the windows, bumpers, and front grille

• Mud flaps

• Aftermarket Continental AM/FM, CD, MP3, Bluetooth stereo

• Lockable glovebox 

• Pop-out rear quarter windows

• Crank windows

• Four-wheel disc brakes

Known Imperfections

• Normal wear to the upholstery and interior touch points commensurate with age and mileage

• Minor exterior dents

• Paint blemish on hood

• Cracks and dashboard

Included

• Two keys

• Owner’s manual

• Shop manual

• Spare tire 

• Jack

• Car cover

• Spare parts including: headrest covers, Morel speaker covers, extra passenger side tail light 

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places the Volvo in Washington State from 1987 to present. The consignor states that they are the third owner, and acquired the Volvo in 2019 from their relative, who had owned the vehicle for a short time after purchasing it from their neighbor, the original owner.