Spotted 240s - Page 15

jmz · Aug 10th, 2011, 20:39

So after seeing this here and there out of the corner of my eye for a few days, I find it parked at the side of my office in Burnley this morning.
Paint work needs attention and the wheels arches have visible rust, much worse condition than my ex-1986 :-(

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Angie · Aug 15th, 2011, 09:23

Saw two on the A30 in West Cornwall on Saturday, a saloon going eastwards towards Hayle and an estate going westwards near the junction with the A39. As an ex-Morris Traveller driver I'm used to a degree of camaraderie between drivers of similar cars so it's a bit of a shock when one's friendly wave isn't acknowledged! These cars seem to be quite as rare as Morris Minors, after all, so you'd think people would be pleased to see another one. Perhaps it's a woman thing; soon after we bought our 240 I arrived at a roundabout at the same time as another one and the young woman driving it beeped and waved excitedly before we went our different ways.

Antz · Aug 15th, 2011, 12:05

spotted a silver 240 torslanda at harewood house vw festival yesterday. couldnt really tell if it was lowered but it looked a bit closer to the ground than a standard ladder high 240!

jmz · Aug 16th, 2011, 22:39

A better picture this time, ....and as you can see, another fine summer's day Up North!

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Angie · Aug 21st, 2011, 21:50

It rains down south just occasionally, but only at night of course so as not to upset the holidaymakers!

Saw a red 240, or similar, Estate this morning on the road between Bodmin and Fowey. I gave a cheery wave but didn't see any response.

Angie · Aug 24th, 2011, 17:13

I must be the only one who ever sees a 240 these days. Another, a white one, going towards Lostwithiel on the A390 this morning.

stephend · Aug 24th, 2011, 23:09

Red 240 estate, always parked a couple of streets away from where I work in Cambridge. Sadly in pretty tatty state: paint faded, frilly edges, "lived-in" beige interior. But good to see it defiantly still on the road. (Actually, I think it's a G-reg, so a year newer than my 740!)

wooble · Aug 25th, 2011, 21:27

I followed a shiny white 240GL on an F plate with scorpius alloys down the A316 from Hammersmith to Sunbury this afternoon. I got a nod from the driver, nice car if you're on here!

Clifford Pope · Aug 26th, 2011, 08:16

I waved yesterday to a fellow white estate driver near Aberaeron, Ceredigion.

No response confirmed my observation that 240 owners as a rule don't wave.
Ever tried waving to a 740 driver? Surly lot, mostly builders or smallholders running their decrepit vehicles into the ground.

rtbcomp · Aug 26th, 2011, 09:03

A nice P1800 drove past my red 240 Estate here in Sheffield the other day, don't know if he's on here?

Aug 10th, 2011, 20:39	#141
jmz Senior Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2019 13:47 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland	Silver Torslanda So after seeing this here and there out of the corner of my eye for a few days, I find it parked at the side of my office in Burnley this morning. Paint work needs attention and the wheels arches have visible rust, much worse condition than my ex-1986 :-( SilverTorslandaBurnley.jpg

Aug 15th, 2011, 12:05	#143
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	spotted a silver 240 torslanda at harewood house vw festival yesterday. couldnt really tell if it was lowered but it looked a bit closer to the ground than a standard ladder high 240! __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Aug 16th, 2011, 22:39	#144
jmz Senior Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2019 13:47 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Czestochowa, Slaskie, Poland	Gotcha, ...or something like that !!!! A better picture this time, ....and as you can see, another fine summer's day Up North! rainy244_2.jpg

Aug 25th, 2011, 21:27	#148
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	I followed a shiny white 240GL on an F plate with scorpius alloys down the A316 from Hammersmith to Sunbury this afternoon. I got a nod from the driver, nice car if you're on here! __________________ Click to see 240 parts I want to give you money for!

Aug 15th, 2011, 09:23	#142
Angie Premier Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 22:53 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lostwithiel	Saw two on the A30 in West Cornwall on Saturday, a saloon going eastwards towards Hayle and an estate going westwards near the junction with the A39. As an ex-Morris Traveller driver I'm used to a degree of camaraderie between drivers of similar cars so it's a bit of a shock when one's friendly wave isn't acknowledged! These cars seem to be quite as rare as Morris Minors, after all, so you'd think people would be pleased to see another one. Perhaps it's a woman thing; soon after we bought our 240 I arrived at a roundabout at the same time as another one and the young woman driving it beeped and waved excitedly before we went our different ways.

Aug 21st, 2011, 21:50	#145
Angie Premier Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 22:53 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lostwithiel	It rains down south just occasionally, but only at night of course so as not to upset the holidaymakers! Saw a red 240, or similar, Estate this morning on the road between Bodmin and Fowey. I gave a cheery wave but didn't see any response.

Aug 24th, 2011, 17:13	#146
Angie Premier Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 22:53 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lostwithiel	I must be the only one who ever sees a 240 these days. Another, a white one, going towards Lostwithiel on the A390 this morning.

Aug 24th, 2011, 23:09	#147
stephend Premier Member Last Online: May 27th, 2024 22:10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Wales View Photos By: stephend	Red 240 estate, always parked a couple of streets away from where I work in Cambridge. Sadly in pretty tatty state: paint faded, frilly edges, "lived-in" beige interior. But good to see it defiantly still on the road. (Actually, I think it's a G-reg, so a year newer than my 740!)

Aug 26th, 2011, 08:16	#149
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Yesterday 08:02 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	I waved yesterday to a fellow white estate driver near Aberaeron, Ceredigion. No response confirmed my observation that 240 owners as a rule don't wave. Ever tried waving to a 740 driver? Surly lot, mostly builders or smallholders running their decrepit vehicles into the ground.

Aug 26th, 2011, 09:03	#150
rtbcomp Senior Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 15:02 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sheffield	A nice P1800 drove past my red 240 Estate here in Sheffield the other day, don't know if he's on here?

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