1989 240DL Manual Estate

Velorum · Oct 15th, 2015, 06:37

As featured here

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=230233

Very reluctantly I am putting this up for sale. Due to a recurrent medical condition I am having to look for an automatic for my daily 150 - 200 miles...

Finding a suitable auto 240 is proving very difficult and I need to make the change asap so am looking a number of 960's locally. If I had the space on the drive I would keep this for occasional use and to restore it back to show condition which wouldn't take that much. However the wifes motorhome has taken up all of the spare space!

It will be available as soon as I have sourced a suitable replacement - which as I have said needs to be very soon as operating a clutch is agony some days. Until then it will remain in daily use.

It had a full service last week and current mileage is 30700K which will rise as it is in daily use.

Spare wheel trims, unopened pack of replacement window rubbers and a set of original wheel trims included. Also - complete spare Solex carb with manifold and steering rack. There a genuine boot liner as well.

£1000

Interested parties please PM me and we can take it from there

Cheers
Ian

classicswede · Oct 15th, 2015, 09:57

Why not convert this one to Auto?

Velorum · Oct 15th, 2015, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicswede

Why not convert this one to Auto?

Because the only 240 auto I would consider would be one with fuel injection -not a carb, plus I have neither the time nor inclination for that kind of project

Velorum · Oct 16th, 2015, 23:38

Having looked at some 940/960's locally I am not sure that I would be as happy with one - so think that I will try and hang on for an auto 240. In consequence the wheel trims, window rubbers and boot liner as mentioned in the first post are not now included.

As an alternative I am asking around to see if there is somewhere I can store it - if something comes up I may well just hang on to it as I thing its unlikely I will find another one like this. On the other hand it would be a shame for it to sit doing nothing..... Not sure.

Velorum · Oct 17th, 2015, 21:59

A promising day all round - a strong possibility of a new auto 240 and an offer of long term storage for this one from my eldest daughter

So, no hurry to sell - not that sure I want to anyway - I do worry about it standing unused though.....cant make my mind up.....

If your looking for a good, straight, reliable 240 then PM me and we can have a chat - it may well still be available

Cheers
Ian

Velorum · Oct 19th, 2015, 20:35

Have put it on eBay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/181907672969?

Velorum · Oct 27th, 2015, 21:25

Now sold

The new owner seems like a good chap - I have recommended that he signs up here and joins VOC

I am pleased to hear that he wants it for daily long distance commuting - excellent news, it will love it and so will he!

Ian

volvo always · Oct 28th, 2015, 11:52

Great news

I personally think 240's need to be driven regularly.

How are you finding your auto? Is the engine a 2.3l? I really like my auto, just over 217,000 now.

James

Velorum · Oct 28th, 2015, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvo always

Great news

I personally think 240's need to be driven regularly.

How are you finding your auto? Is the engine a 2.3l? I really like my auto, just over 217,000 now.

James

Thanks James

Coming up to 1.5K miles since I picked it up a week and half ago - its running perfectly

Although there are a few minor issues here and there its spot on mechanically

As soon as I have cleared some space on my drive it will be time to clean and waxoil the rear arches, remove the headlamp wipers, sort out the odd bits of paintwork etc - all the usual stuff

Its a 2ltr - I couldnt find a 2.3 that didnt have serious rust issues. The performance isnt too bad - perfectly acceptable for my daily commute along the M25

Ian

Velorum · Feb 28th, 2016, 13:57

I know that 240 values are rising but this surprised me a little

Asking four times what I sold it for 5 months ago!

Oct 15th, 2015, 06:37	#1
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	1989 240DL Manual Estate As featured here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=230233 Very reluctantly I am putting this up for sale. Due to a recurrent medical condition I am having to look for an automatic for my daily 150 - 200 miles... Finding a suitable auto 240 is proving very difficult and I need to make the change asap so am looking a number of 960's locally. If I had the space on the drive I would keep this for occasional use and to restore it back to show condition which wouldn't take that much. However the wifes motorhome has taken up all of the spare space! It will be available as soon as I have sourced a suitable replacement - which as I have said needs to be very soon as operating a clutch is agony some days. Until then it will remain in daily use. It had a full service last week and current mileage is 30700K which will rise as it is in daily use. Spare wheel trims, unopened pack of replacement window rubbers and a set of original wheel trims included. Also - complete spare Solex carb with manifold and steering rack. There a genuine boot liner as well. £1000 Interested parties please PM me and we can take it from there Cheers Ian __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1) Last edited by Velorum; Oct 15th, 2015 at 06:39.

Oct 15th, 2015, 09:57	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 10:25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Why not convert this one to Auto? __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Oct 16th, 2015, 23:38	#4
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Having looked at some 940/960's locally I am not sure that I would be as happy with one - so think that I will try and hang on for an auto 240. In consequence the wheel trims, window rubbers and boot liner as mentioned in the first post are not now included. As an alternative I am asking around to see if there is somewhere I can store it - if something comes up I may well just hang on to it as I thing its unlikely I will find another one like this. On the other hand it would be a shame for it to sit doing nothing..... Not sure. __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Oct 17th, 2015, 21:59	#5
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	A promising day all round - a strong possibility of a new auto 240 and an offer of long term storage for this one from my eldest daughter So, no hurry to sell - not that sure I want to anyway - I do worry about it standing unused though.....cant make my mind up..... If your looking for a good, straight, reliable 240 then PM me and we can have a chat - it may well still be available Cheers Ian __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Oct 19th, 2015, 20:35	#6
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Have put it on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/181907672969? __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Oct 27th, 2015, 21:25	#7
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Now sold The new owner seems like a good chap - I have recommended that he signs up here and joins VOC I am pleased to hear that he wants it for daily long distance commuting - excellent news, it will love it and so will he! Ian __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Oct 28th, 2015, 11:52	#8
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:44 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Great news I personally think 240's need to be driven regularly. How are you finding your auto? Is the engine a 2.3l? I really like my auto, just over 217,000 now. James

Feb 28th, 2016, 13:57	#10
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	I know that 240 values are rising but this surprised me a little Asking four times what I sold it for 5 months ago! __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

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