Spotted 240s - Page 25

345DL · May 24th, 2012, 22:02

I spotted a dark green 245 this morning on the A14 at Newmarket, at about 7:30. Unfortunately it was going in the opposite direction and so I couldn't see much, but it looked like a 1979 or 1980 GL with rectangular headlamps. I was tempted to make a u-turn through three lanes of traffic and the central reservation to get a closer look, but decided that would make me late for work.

Was it anyone on here?

LankyTim · May 24th, 2012, 22:08

There was an early dark green GLE sold on e.bay by ex-Practically Jurassic mag editor Peter Simpson, it was in Peterborough, so not a million miles away. Possibly the same one?

345DL · May 24th, 2012, 22:14

Yes, I did think it could have been that one - it certainly was identical.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOLD-Shabb...item4ab6ff9a7d

TheWingCommander · May 26th, 2012, 08:31

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Originally Posted by 345DL

Yes, I did think it could have been that one - it certainly was identical.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOLD-Shabb...item4ab6ff9a7d

Hi, Yes it was me, im the new owner of the green ebay 245.
Well spotted.

244T · May 26th, 2012, 22:49

Well pleased its found a new home, lovely spec 2,1 and fuel injected too! looks the same colour as the ones in the brochure of the era from memory .

john h · May 27th, 2012, 08:22

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Originally Posted by TheWingCommander

Hi, Yes it was me, im the new owner of the green ebay 245.
Well spotted.

Hi there, and welcome to the forum.

Tell us more about the car, it's quite an unusual spec nowadays.

Cheers

John

(PS, by the way, if you decide to sell it on, can I have first dibs?)

chesters6 · May 27th, 2012, 09:27

spotted a grey estate with an unusual roof rack parked in tilford surrey yesterday ,couldnt see much it was the other side of a hedge i was walking along

TheWingCommander · May 27th, 2012, 09:41

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Originally Posted by john h

Hi there, and welcome to the forum.

Tell us more about the car, it's quite an unusual spec nowadays.

Cheers

John

(PS, by the way, if you decide to sell it on, can I have first dibs?)

Thanks for the welcome everyone. the car needs work panels/welding
but the service history is amazing and the car needs to be saved.
Im using it everyday until the mots up (not long) then things will
start to happen.
The plan is to try to keep its original charm but with lowering it
and doing a T5 engine conversion.
Thanks

244T · May 27th, 2012, 18:36

And I am, a big believer that cars are there to be used and developed but it is a shame to remove that B21e engine even if yout putting in a T5, my opinion only and please dont take it to heart... it's a big job to do ask Antz on here!!

Keep us all posted

WPR678B · May 30th, 2012, 16:55

Light metallic blue estate (F reg?) at Bear Cross near Bournemouth earlier this afternoon. No pictures as i was driving!

May 24th, 2012, 22:02	#241
345DL VOC Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2023 18:18 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: 345DL	I spotted a dark green 245 this morning on the A14 at Newmarket, at about 7:30. Unfortunately it was going in the opposite direction and so I couldn't see much, but it looked like a 1979 or 1980 GL with rectangular headlamps. I was tempted to make a u-turn through three lanes of traffic and the central reservation to get a closer look, but decided that would make me late for work. Was it anyone on here? __________________ Current Volvos: 1977 343 DL Vario; 1979 343 DL; 1980 345 DL; 1982 Volvo 245 GLT; 1985 340 DL Vario; 2014 V40 R-Design D4

May 24th, 2012, 22:08	#242
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	There was an early dark green GLE sold on e.bay by ex-Practically Jurassic mag editor Peter Simpson, it was in Peterborough, so not a million miles away. Possibly the same one? __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

May 24th, 2012, 22:14	#243
345DL VOC Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2023 18:18 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: 345DL	Yes, I did think it could have been that one - it certainly was identical. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOLD-Shabb...item4ab6ff9a7d __________________ Current Volvos: 1977 343 DL Vario; 1979 343 DL; 1980 345 DL; 1982 Volvo 245 GLT; 1985 340 DL Vario; 2014 V40 R-Design D4

May 26th, 2012, 22:49	#245
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	245 gl Well pleased its found a new home, lovely spec 2,1 and fuel injected too! looks the same colour as the ones in the brochure of the era from memory . __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

May 27th, 2012, 18:36	#249
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	Nice Idea And I am, a big believer that cars are there to be used and developed but it is a shame to remove that B21e engine even if yout putting in a T5, my opinion only and please dont take it to heart... it's a big job to do ask Antz on here!! Keep us all posted __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

May 27th, 2012, 09:27	#247
chesters6 Master Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2012 16:14 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Farnham View Photos By: chesters6	spotted a grey estate with an unusual roof rack parked in tilford surrey yesterday ,couldnt see much it was the other side of a hedge i was walking along

May 30th, 2012, 16:55	#250
WPR678B Ex 145 owner Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 16:26 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dorset	Light metallic blue estate (F reg?) at Bear Cross near Bournemouth earlier this afternoon. No pictures as i was driving! __________________

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