Volvo 240 dl sedan 1985 original 100,637 kilometers this beautiful volvo 240 dl sedan was built in 1985 and is performed in white with the original bluecoloured cloth interior. The volvo 240 made its debut in 1974 and was really the first of volvos modern cars. Tuning the 240 for more bhp power and 240 performance increase. Whether youre a professional technician or a doityourself volvo owner, this manual will help you. Find used car trade in, resell, certified preowned and retail values of used vehicles based on the condition, mileage and. Does anyone know the kelley blue book value of a 1985 volvo. Had an 850 t5 for a while, and also a 960, which were both great cars. Buying a volvo 240 wagon in its heyday was both an assertion of middleclass values and a quiet rejection of the excess offered by the behemoth, woodpaneled alternatives from detroits big three. Volvo 240 tuning a naughty 240 the 240 is rear wheel drive which makes for some interesting track day fun. So ive always liked the boxy shape of the older generation volvo. When they found a 91 with only 260,000 miles on it, i knew it was time to buy a new haynes manual. Like the volvo 140 series 1966 to 1974, from which it was developed, it was designed by jan wilsgaard the series overlapped production of the volvo 700 series 1982 to 1992.
Search from 4 volvo 240 cars for sale, including a used 1993 volvo 240 sedan and a used 1993 volvo 240 wagon. Does anyone know the kelley blue book value of a 1985 volvo 240 sedan with 200,000 miles on it. Average retail value this vehicle would be in good condition overall. Used 1993 volvo 240 sedan 4d pricing kelley blue book. Im about to buy a 1982 240 dl that seems to be in excellent shape for its age. Bidding history see winning bids on vehicles like this 1991. Volvo group was reorganised on 1 january 2012 and as a part of the process, volvo trucks ceased to be a separate company and was instead incorporated into volvo group trucks. To get a free valuation for the volvo you are interested in, select a model below. Since it was founded more than 80 years ago, volvo has continued to build highquality, safe vehicles. Well also show you the dealer price and private seller price if youre looking to buy a 2007 volvo s40. A few very rare 264s were equipped with 4cylinder engines because of supply problems and some crazy marketing ideas in the late 80s gave us 240s badged 240 or simply dl or gl with no reference to the body style. A swedish manufacturer widely known for its high marks in crash testing, volvo has been recognized for decades as the benchmark in safety and functionality.
Driving a volvo might not be cool, but if you look past its painfully politically correct safe and sound image youll find a sturdy, wellbuilt car that would make the perfect ride for the young inexperienced driver in the family. This book is about the volvo 200 series that is the volvo 240, 242, 244, 245, 260, 262, 264 and 265 of the model years 1975 75 up to and including 1993 93 for the dutch and swedish sales markets. To be eligible for group a, a car had to offer at least four seats, it had to meet a weight requirement that was calculated based on the displacement of the engine, and at least 5,000 examples of it had to roll off the assembly line annually. Values for the 240 are flat over the past two years, but are edging up in the second half of 2018. Here is the list of volvo 240 changes over the years. Bidding history see winning bids on vehicles like this 1978 volvo 240 watchlist and saved searches updates on bid status. Retail automobile values may be obtained from kelley blue book and many other sources on the web. When i consider it necessary, i will also mention versions of the 200 series destined for other sales markets. This number is presented for informational purposes only.
Todays buyers are making a similar statement and sending an additional message by eschewing both new cars or sexier classics. In turn the volvo 700 series of 1982 took volvo yet another step into the exclusive market for personalised highquality cars. General purpose bucket universal cut general purpose buckets are designed to be used in a large variety of ground conditions for all digging jobs. I purchased this for my husband to work on our daughters newlyaquired 91 volvo 240 sedan. May 16, 2002 the volvo p1800 has an interesting history and this book is a well written and researched account of it. The 240 has been appreciating in value now that good ones are increasingly rare. My own volvo 244 gl d6 diesel october 1979 with automatic gearbox. Movies tv music books activities sports arts travel pets. Volvo xc90 2017 car factory how its made manufacturing safety luxury suv duration.
Volvo 240 service manual 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987. This is a good demonstration of how volvo continually changed the model over the years, making many improvements. Your definitive volvo 240 buyers guide hagerty media. Some give the intended output, while others indicate the number of cars believed to have been. Retail automobile values may be obtained from kelley blue book and many other. Had all the fluids, hoses, filters, belts, and battery changed. Based on the black book value of a volvo, this is the amount you can expect to receive for yourvolvo if you sell it to the dealer at the same time you are purchasing a new vehicle. Volvo excavators are dependable, powerful and up for any construction task. The volvo 200 series or 240 and 260 series is a range of midsize cars produced by swedish.
Its likely the model that even noncar people envision when they hear the word volvo. The volvo 200 series or 240 and 260 series is a range of midsize cars produced by swedish company volvo cars from 1974 to 1993, with more than 2. Click here to learn about our crawler, compact, and wheeler excavators. The first parts catalog is for the car that are produced from 1974 until 1978 the cars with the round headlights, the second parts catalog covers all models from modelyear 1979 until 1984. How to find a vintage volvo 240 station wagon fatherly. Since 1966, volvo remains the industry leader in articulated trucks with 7 models ranging in capacity from 26.
We have used prices for 39 versions of this car most affordable. This swedish classic car is in very good condition and comes from a fan with a small collection of vintage cars. It was yesterday, may 5, 1993, when the last volvo 240 was bolted together. Find 1993 volvo 240s for sale on oodle classifieds. Buy the book if youre interested in the origins of the car, the design, who the people were and so on. We sold our original copy with our last 240 before our daughter could drive. In 2016, it was the worlds second largest manufacturer of heavyduty trucks. Volvo got the chance to show what the 240 turbo was capable of in 1982 when new group a regulations were introduced by fisa. Volvo 240 for sale test drive at home kelley blue book. It is especially interesting to note that even in the final years 9093 volvo continued to make significant changes and investments in the model with items like drivers air. Just provide the make, model, options and condition to get an estimated value online.
The exterior paint, trim and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. Volvo 240 questions determining value of 240 cargurus. The volvo 240 range replaced the 140 with even higher levels of safety and quality. Look up the trade in and resale value of your 2007 volvo s40. In 1969 a factory was opened in douvrin near lille in france. Many of the production figures shown, especially for the early years, are of doubtful accuracy. Get your tradein, private party and dealer retail value with edmunds free appraisal calculator. Basic valuations, unadjusted for mileage or any options fitted, are free. To access more precise volvo valuations, taking into account exact mileage and any valueadding extras fitted such as satnav, theres a small charge. These service manuals and parts catalogs can be viewed at volvotips and will open in your webbrowser in. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1979 volvo 245 and assess the current state of the classic car market. Buckets are available as direct fit or with volvo quick coupler interfaces. Retail automobile values may be obtained from kelley blue book and many other sources on. Volvo stuck to this system pretty rigidly throughout the 140,160, 240 and 260 series.
We look back on what the volvo 200series meant to us. I wait for someone to write a badlyneeded more substantial treatment of these wonderful cars. Its hard to believe, but august 21 marked the 40th anniversary of the launch of volvos evergreen 240 series, which was built in four and sixcylinder varieties and in two, four and fivedoor forms through 1993. The volvo 240 station wagon was long, slow, and as aerodynamic as a bag of bricks. Volvo lastvagnar, stylized as volvo, is a global truck manufacturer based in gothenburg, sweden, owned by ab volvo. The volvo family tree some basic history of volvo models. In 1966 peugeot and renault had the idea to develop some parts together to reduce costs. There are plenty of cheap 240s around, the bullet proof engines and solid bodies mean that you have plenty of scope for tuning them and getting cheap fun track day car. A cavalcade 19272000 at least had production numbers for the 240 series, although it shared the same weakness of generality with this book.
Ive been trying to do research on how much it is worth but kelley blue book only. We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience, personalize content and ads, and analyze how our sites are used. Oct 18, 2018 values for the 240 are flat over the past two years, but are edging up in the second half of 2018. In general, the fourdoor sedan is the most common 240, followed by the wagon and then the twodoor. He is looking at a 1982 240, one owner, garage kept, perfect condition, 30000 miles. There are currently 4 240s for sale on collector car ads. A turbocharged dieselengine was not available in the 240. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.
Apr 16, 2018 history of the brand volvo, by discovery documentary. It could be an older restoration or a wellmaintained original vehicle. In finland, the price difference with the equal sixcylinder diesel was only just over two. A concise history of the volvo car from the day the first volco car rolled off the. Let volvo help you find your trade in value with black book. Some give the intended output, while others indicate the number of cars believed to have been built and the remainder represent the true production level. It shouldnt come as a surprise that volvos designers placed heavy emphasis on fuel efficiency and safety when they penned the 240 in the early 1970s. Automotive history junkyard junkyard gems volvo 240 junkyard gem. I would have liked to see some more information on production changes, but thats really the only fault i could point out. Volvo built something like two million in total, so you can find one that. To say it was all new is not true for it owed much to its predecessor the 140, from the front bulkhead back it was in fact almost identical to the 140 it replaced. The volvo 240 range replaced the 140 with even higher levels of safety and quality and was joined by the smaller volvo 340 models from holland to take volvos sales past the 4 million mark by the end of the 1970s.
May 06, 20 it was yesterday, may 5, 1993, when the last volvo 240 was bolted together. Volvo is also a popular manufacturer of heavyduty diesel vehicles worldwide. My daughters boyfriend is looking at a car to use for college transportation this year. Volvo used prices, secondhand volvo prices parkers. General purpose bucket universal cut general purpose buckets are designed to be used in a. This is a good book for someone who wants a pleasant oneevening overwiew of volvo cars. It sat for five to five and a half years before i acquired it. History of the brand volvo, by discovery documentary. Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on volvo 240 listings. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
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