1 owner low mileage 240GL Auto for sale

1Owner · Aug 14th, 2009, 11:29

Hi, I'm new on here and have been asked to advertise my elderly Grandfather-in-Law's car for sale.

It is a 1987 240 GL Auto saloon on a "D" plate and is in very good condition. It has the original 230K engine, which I understand is a 2.3 litre carburettor unit. He is the original owner and the car has covered only 56,450 miles. It has Full Service History and MOT until 01.12.2009 and Tax till 31.12.09. Burgundy paintwork with beige interior.

The car has been on-the-road and in-use throughout his ownership and was garaged for the first 20 years.

There are no photos at present as I am in Northamptonshire and the car and owner are in Greater Manchester (Oldham area). The owner doesn't have a digital camera.

What would be a fair price to ask for this vehicle? Is anyone interested in buying it? If so I can exchange details for you and arrange for you to see the car at the owner's home.

Thanks for your help.

57RKL · Aug 14th, 2009, 16:01

I am local to Oldham and may be interested in the car. You can email me directly richard@raltex.co.uk or send me a private mail on the forum.

jaycey001 · Aug 23rd, 2009, 08:55

is the car still for sale??

1Owner · Aug 24th, 2009, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaycey001

is the car still for sale??

This car has not been sold. The elderly owner is still making the odd local journey in it prior to hanging up his driving gloves for good, so has not invited any potential buyers just yet, but his daughter (my mother-in-law) is encouraging him to do just that a.s.a.p.

If any of you want to PM your details (name, town, telephone number) to me, I will get him to contact you in due course. The car has not been advertised for sale anywhere else, so people on here would get first choice.

1Owner · Sep 23rd, 2009, 14:51

OK chaps. This car is finally ready for sale. I have sent PMs to all those of you who have expressed an interest. I have never sent a PM before so hope that I have done it properly! If you are one of the people who has meanwhile got in touch, but have NOT now got a private message from me, please let me know either on the forum or by PM and include your e-mail address, so that I can contact you with the owner's details in that manner.

I think the owner is looking for 400 pounds.

Thanks for your patience!

1Owner · Oct 5th, 2009, 15:42

Right, I finally have some photos to post up. Just to re-iterate this is a one-owner auto 56,000 mile 2.3 litre carburettor car which can happily be driven away if purchased from its owner in the Oldham area before the MOT expires on 01.12.09. I think he is open to reasonable offers.

There's some rust around the rear wheel arches which will need attention and the wheels could do with sanding down and re-painting, but other than that I believe it is a sound car.

capt jack · Oct 5th, 2009, 22:07

For those who might be contemplating this car I hope this will be helpful.

In my quest for a new winter project I did go across the M62 last week for a closer look.

In the end I decided not to buy the car because I felt that the rust around the rear arches was a bit more than my limited metalwork skills could economically resolve. There was some rust too in patches along the drivers door step.

I can confirm however that the rusty patches aside, the car seems to be in pretty reasonable order. The engine fired up easily and ran smoothly, and the GL interior would spruce up very well.

For someone with the necessary bodywork skills this car would I think make the basis of a good restoration. Alternatively, as the source of a good low-mileage engine, autobox and running gear then this car would be hard to beat.

The interior is not particularly worn, just in need of a good clean, and everything bar the door pockets appeared to be present. The 'missing' rear headrest is in the boot and could be refitted.

I've no connection with the owner, or interest in the car, other than hoping that an enthusiast with a bit more bodywork ability than have I will be able to make sure this car doesn't end up being lost to the scrap man. The MoT runs out in December, so before then the car could easily be driven away.

Cheers

Jack

1Owner · Oct 16th, 2009, 17:15

OK everyone, we need to get this sold now. So the first person to roll up with 175 quid can drive this car away, as long as they get the deal done by the end of November, before the MOT runs out.

Please call the owner (Mr Harold Ward) directly in Shaw (just off M62) on 01706 847 330 to arrange a look.

Mike Warren · Oct 24th, 2009, 10:50

has the car been sold?

yoda960 · Nov 3rd, 2009, 15:08

Looks like some dealer bought it

:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1987-VOLVO-240...item414a40adec

Aug 14th, 2009, 11:29	#1
1Owner New Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2009 15:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northants/Lancs	1 owner low mileage 240GL Auto for sale Hi, I'm new on here and have been asked to advertise my elderly Grandfather-in-Law's car for sale. It is a 1987 240 GL Auto saloon on a "D" plate and is in very good condition. It has the original 230K engine, which I understand is a 2.3 litre carburettor unit. He is the original owner and the car has covered only 56,450 miles. It has Full Service History and MOT until 01.12.2009 and Tax till 31.12.09. Burgundy paintwork with beige interior. The car has been on-the-road and in-use throughout his ownership and was garaged for the first 20 years. There are no photos at present as I am in Northamptonshire and the car and owner are in Greater Manchester (Oldham area). The owner doesn't have a digital camera. What would be a fair price to ask for this vehicle? Is anyone interested in buying it? If so I can exchange details for you and arrange for you to see the car at the owner's home. Thanks for your help.

Oct 5th, 2009, 15:42	#6
1Owner New Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2009 15:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northants/Lancs	Photos added. Right, I finally have some photos to post up. Just to re-iterate this is a one-owner auto 56,000 mile 2.3 litre carburettor car which can happily be driven away if purchased from its owner in the Oldham area before the MOT expires on 01.12.09. I think he is open to reasonable offers. There's some rust around the rear wheel arches which will need attention and the wheels could do with sanding down and re-painting, but other than that I believe it is a sound car. Last edited by 1Owner; Oct 5th, 2009 at 15:45.

Oct 5th, 2009, 22:07	#7
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Red 240 Auto For those who might be contemplating this car I hope this will be helpful. In my quest for a new winter project I did go across the M62 last week for a closer look. In the end I decided not to buy the car because I felt that the rust around the rear arches was a bit more than my limited metalwork skills could economically resolve. There was some rust too in patches along the drivers door step. I can confirm however that the rusty patches aside, the car seems to be in pretty reasonable order. The engine fired up easily and ran smoothly, and the GL interior would spruce up very well. For someone with the necessary bodywork skills this car would I think make the basis of a good restoration. Alternatively, as the source of a good low-mileage engine, autobox and running gear then this car would be hard to beat. The interior is not particularly worn, just in need of a good clean, and everything bar the door pockets appeared to be present. The 'missing' rear headrest is in the boot and could be refitted. I've no connection with the owner, or interest in the car, other than hoping that an enthusiast with a bit more bodywork ability than have I will be able to make sure this car doesn't end up being lost to the scrap man. The MoT runs out in December, so before then the car could easily be driven away. Cheers Jack

Oct 24th, 2009, 10:50	#9
Mike Warren New Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2023 22:19 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Louth, Lincolnshire	vovlo auto for sale has the car been sold?

Aug 14th, 2009, 16:01	#2
57RKL Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 12:39 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hazel Grove	I am local to Oldham and may be interested in the car. You can email me directly richard@raltex.co.uk or send me a private mail on the forum.

Aug 23rd, 2009, 08:55	#3
jaycey001 Member Last Online: Jul 17th, 2018 12:47 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: lincoln	is the car still for sale??

Sep 23rd, 2009, 14:51	#5
1Owner New Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2009 15:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northants/Lancs	OK chaps. This car is finally ready for sale. I have sent PMs to all those of you who have expressed an interest. I have never sent a PM before so hope that I have done it properly! If you are one of the people who has meanwhile got in touch, but have NOT now got a private message from me, please let me know either on the forum or by PM and include your e-mail address, so that I can contact you with the owner's details in that manner. I think the owner is looking for 400 pounds. Thanks for your patience!

Oct 16th, 2009, 17:15	#8
1Owner New Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2009 15:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northants/Lancs	OK everyone, we need to get this sold now. So the first person to roll up with 175 quid can drive this car away, as long as they get the deal done by the end of November, before the MOT runs out. Please call the owner (Mr Harold Ward) directly in Shaw (just off M62) on 01706 847 330 to arrange a look.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 15:08	#10
yoda960 Volvo 960 Last Online: Yesterday 00:09 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Planet Earth	Looks like some dealer bought it : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1987-VOLVO-240...item414a40adec

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