Abandoned 79 Volvo 245 - lets save it...

[Simpsonsclassics]

Hi all, so I know some of you follow my Youtube Channel www.youtube.com/simspsonsclassics already but I thought I would share this project with you all.

This car was offered up on the 240 Owners facebook page and after chatting to the late owners son, I agreed to save it. They seemed keen as I have already saved an old Volvo on the channel before...
So what shall I do with it?

I have some ideas and I am sure they will unfold but for now here is a walk around of the car. I will try and upload some pics on here also and create a thread of the progress.

https://youtu.be/4WXssUy6G_c?si=EAnU5fwLVbNCib5w

Kind Regards

[Simpsonsclassics]

This was the first pic I saw. I have to try and save it.... my plans might not be for everyone though... Stay tuned

[classicswede]

The sensible thing would be to strap on a turbo

[Simpsonsclassics]

Originally Posted by classicswede

The sensible thing would be to strap on a turbo

This is one plan I have, that or some nice webber carbs and do something a little different.

One thing is for sure I will be needing to collect some parts but wow this thing is in good shape really apart from the scabby bits you can see in the recent video.

[classicswede]

ITB's and fuel injection would be something you don't really see others doing.

If you watch Goblin works to see all the things not to do

[Simpsonsclassics]

Originally Posted by classicswede

ITB's and fuel injection would be something you don't really see others doing.

If you watch Goblin works to see all the things not to do

I have seen ITB's as an option, do you know of any good bolt on kits? there is all sorts of cheap ones floating about on line.

I do remember the Goblin works car......

regards

[morwenna240]

Hi guys, in the boot well u found a set of Allen Sythe blades. I would like them. If u look closely at one, u should see Allen stamped on.
Further, I know of a 245 in similar state, with same colour interior in good nick. Text me, 07984319748. Cheers, Mark.

[classicswede]

Originally Posted by Simpsonsclassics

I have seen ITB's as an option, do you know of any good bolt on kits? there is all sorts of cheap ones floating about on line.

I do remember the Goblin works car......

regards

i stock the manifolds and ITB's but you would need to sort linkages etc and ecu side

[Simpsonsclassics]

Originally Posted by classicswede

i stock the manifolds and ITB's but you would need to sort linkages etc and ecu side

Excellent I will take a look. I am gathering plans while I get the suspension fixed then go from there but I want the car a little faster and sounding nicer, so whether that be with ITB's or some split Webbers, I am not sure yet.

[Simpsonsclassics]

Originally Posted by morwenna240

Hi guys, in the boot well u found a set of Allen Sythe blades. I would like them. If u look closely at one, u should see Allen stamped on.
Further, I know of a 245 in similar state, with same colour interior in good nick. Text me, 07984319748. Cheers, Mark.

Hi thanks for the response, I will take a look at them and get back to you, a few people have said they might be worth listing for sale.
It sounds like you might have found another Gem of a car to....