Oldest 240 in the UK - Page 5

TOBYS · Apr 4th, 2016, 23:38

Thanks this car was originally on a N plate it now has Swedish plates? The delivery booklet states it was delivered to London so this all makes sense.

Would love to get it back on the road but haven't got the time to repair it so have listed it on eBay. I'm worried someone will buy it and brake it for spares. what is the earliest one still on the road?

Paul240480 · Apr 5th, 2016, 10:07

Mine, being an 89' doesn't fit into either catagory.

But loving this thread, looking forward to more 'oldies'

rocketron2 · Apr 8th, 2016, 23:20

there is another thread on this====
a very early 1975 estate on ebay

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that auction ended this afternoon.

original n-reg car// assumed 1st registration feb 7th

that could make it the oldest 2 series estate

BarryU · Apr 25th, 2016, 20:00

Hi have a 245DL first registered 1st March 1975. Had it about three years but had to take it off the road last year as it failed its MOT. Hoping to have it back and sorted by beginning of summer......if I'm lucky :-)

classicswede · Apr 25th, 2016, 23:26

Barry, any chance of some photos? Please make sure you get this car back on the road

BarryU · Nov 30th, 2016, 20:18

Hi everyone. Bit late replying to this thread but I did finally manage to get the old girl back on the road last summer after fixing the mot failure bits including 2 x rear arches replaced & steering rack gators replaced. I take her out at the weekends but she's running a bit lumpy without the choke partially open which I need to look at. Anyway I believe she one of only two 245 DL's licensed in 1975.

Sorry I'm struggling to upload the photos for some reason but will try again shortly

CIGANO · Feb 27th, 2018, 18:37

I have a 1975 DL model with just 27,000 miles dry stored for 36 years. May be interested in parting with it for a serious offer.

BarryU · Jun 8th, 2018, 13:14

Finally managed to upload the photos of my 245DL. She' been under cover for a while so will need a good clean but will be back on the road within the month after I've had a bit of welding completed on the sills.

264Driver · Jun 17th, 2018, 08:24

I've just bought the gold 264 that was on ebay.
Bought blind, I know one day I'll learn lol, turned up Friday.
Think I paid too much.... as usual!
Seller claimed it was MOT standard........ it's not! Lol.
But it was registered in August 76.
Is this the oldest 264?
I wonder if it stood a while before being bought.
Can we find construction dates?

classicswede · Jun 17th, 2018, 09:34

1975 model year was still the 164 alongside the the 240. The 260 came in for the 1976 model year (Aug 75). You can ask Volvo for build date info

Apr 5th, 2016, 10:07	#42
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Mine, being an 89' doesn't fit into either catagory. But loving this thread, looking forward to more 'oldies' __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Apr 8th, 2016, 23:20	#43
rocketron2 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2023 14:24 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: east grinstead	oldest two series there is another thread on this==== a very early 1975 estate on ebay ------------------------------------------------ that auction ended this afternoon. original n-reg car// assumed 1st registration feb 7th that could make it the oldest 2 series estate

Apr 25th, 2016, 20:00	#44
BarryU Junior Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2020 10:05 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aberdeen	oldest two series Hi have a 245DL first registered 1st March 1975. Had it about three years but had to take it off the road last year as it failed its MOT. Hoping to have it back and sorted by beginning of summer......if I'm lucky :-)

Apr 25th, 2016, 23:26	#45
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Barry, any chance of some photos? Please make sure you get this car back on the road __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 30th, 2016, 20:18	#46
BarryU Junior Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2020 10:05 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aberdeen	Oldest two series Hi everyone. Bit late replying to this thread but I did finally manage to get the old girl back on the road last summer after fixing the mot failure bits including 2 x rear arches replaced & steering rack gators replaced. I take her out at the weekends but she's running a bit lumpy without the choke partially open which I need to look at. Anyway I believe she one of only two 245 DL's licensed in 1975. Sorry I'm struggling to upload the photos for some reason but will try again shortly

Apr 4th, 2016, 23:38	#41
TOBYS Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2016 23:11 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Newcastle Emlyn	Thanks this car was originally on a N plate it now has Swedish plates? The delivery booklet states it was delivered to London so this all makes sense. Would love to get it back on the road but haven't got the time to repair it so have listed it on eBay. I'm worried someone will buy it and brake it for spares. what is the earliest one still on the road?

Feb 27th, 2018, 18:37	#47
CIGANO New Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 10:40 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: CARNFORTH	1975 244 I have a 1975 DL model with just 27,000 miles dry stored for 36 years. May be interested in parting with it for a serious offer.

Jun 17th, 2018, 08:24	#49
264Driver New Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2021 15:21 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Torquay	I've just bought the gold 264 that was on ebay. Bought blind, I know one day I'll learn lol, turned up Friday. Think I paid too much.... as usual! Seller claimed it was MOT standard........ it's not! Lol. But it was registered in August 76. Is this the oldest 264? I wonder if it stood a while before being bought. Can we find construction dates?

Jun 17th, 2018, 09:34	#50
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	1975 model year was still the 164 alongside the the 240. The 260 came in for the 1976 model year (Aug 75). You can ask Volvo for build date info __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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