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blackpuppie · Apr 17th, 2012, 18:44

Hello all,

I'm in the position where I need to reluctantly sell my beloved 244. I've owned it for almost two years but have to sell in order to buy a van for our business; I can't keep two vehicles on the road and I'm not going to keep filling the boot with collectables as it isn't fair on the car to be used as work transport!

Basically the details are:

1982 244
Mist Brown
MOT until Nov 2012
Tax until end of May 2012
Some service history
137,000 miles

Some spares included

I'm the third owner, the previous two being the original buyer, followed by his son who was a mechanic.
I have a documented history of work that he carried out, since I have owned it I have only had to do routine servicing and some repairs for the MOT.

It's not perfect but a good original example, though now some bodywork needs doing at the base of the doors and on the sill, but this is external as there were no advisories on the MOT.

Brake pads could do with changing, but I have a set to go with the car.

I also have the original bill of sale from 1982 and the number plate has been valued at £500 - BOO 222X

The driver's seat is worn but the other seats are in great condition. The driver's arm rest has perished. Small jobs really.

I would really like this to go to someone that will restore it; as I say it is a very reluctant sale but I have to think with the head and not the heart..!

Completely reliable, starts every time, keeps on chugging, used daily and gets a fair few looks from young and old alike. Based in Norwich.

Ideally I would like £1400 given the (relative) rarity/colour and number plate, I've put the word around a few classic car clubs as well.

Photos are here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...666#post772666

Thanks for reading..!

Apr 17th, 2012, 18:44	#1
blackpuppie New Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2013 09:42 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norwich, a fine city	Reluctant sale of my 244 Hello all, I'm in the position where I need to reluctantly sell my beloved 244. I've owned it for almost two years but have to sell in order to buy a van for our business; I can't keep two vehicles on the road and I'm not going to keep filling the boot with collectables as it isn't fair on the car to be used as work transport! Basically the details are: 1982 244 Mist Brown MOT until Nov 2012 Tax until end of May 2012 Some service history 137,000 miles Some spares included I'm the third owner, the previous two being the original buyer, followed by his son who was a mechanic. I have a documented history of work that he carried out, since I have owned it I have only had to do routine servicing and some repairs for the MOT. It's not perfect but a good original example, though now some bodywork needs doing at the base of the doors and on the sill, but this is external as there were no advisories on the MOT. Brake pads could do with changing, but I have a set to go with the car. I also have the original bill of sale from 1982 and the number plate has been valued at £500 - BOO 222X The driver's seat is worn but the other seats are in great condition. The driver's arm rest has perished. Small jobs really. I would really like this to go to someone that will restore it; as I say it is a very reluctant sale but I have to think with the head and not the heart..! Completely reliable, starts every time, keeps on chugging, used daily and gets a fair few looks from young and old alike. Based in Norwich. Ideally I would like £1400 given the (relative) rarity/colour and number plate, I've put the word around a few classic car clubs as well. Photos are here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...666#post772666 Thanks for reading..!