Where have all the 240s gone?

heckflosse · Aug 18th, 2015, 20:11

We drove over 1500 holiday miles in our doggy, but much loved , daily driven 260 last month- and only saw ONE other 200. Admittedly it was stomping along in the approved manner, but where are the rest? Tucked up for shows, or squirreled away in barns waiting for that mythical lucrative "barn find" moment? Waiting for petrol to come down again? Or just scrapped?
You do notice far fewer old cars being used as cars now- sadly, because it deprives the youngsters of any real contact with things from the pre ECU era.

Triple-S · Aug 18th, 2015, 20:21

Whilst at a show last Saturday a pair of 340s came in, together with a Caterham 7 so were obviously together. As I walked over (I was in my 164) "dad" leapt out of the C7 and greeted me with "both of my sons had to settle for 1.4 litre engines due their age - they wanted 240s but couldn't". So there is one possible reason.

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geoffo · Aug 18th, 2015, 20:35

...on eBay tells you they are being broken up for parts. If you want one in the future you will have to buy it in pieces!

Antz · Aug 18th, 2015, 23:16

Here mainly....

Northmannia · Aug 19th, 2015, 10:47

numbers are going down quick anyway in recent years. I know of a few estates here but haven't seen a second saloon yet.

Banger racers are slowly moving on aswell since prices have gone up, they now tend to lean to beemers (good for us).

Prufrock · Aug 19th, 2015, 11:54

I wouldn't take the actual numbers too literally as DVLA data is not too accurate. But it does show a significant decline in the"population".

Jon.

Northmannia · Aug 19th, 2015, 12:18

no i wouldn't either, people are getting cars SORN/scrapped and brought back on the road on a daily basis so the systems (and this source) won't be a 100% accurate.

But it shows a rough idea atleast

dt4 · Aug 19th, 2015, 12:53

I saw an estate of some description at Rothwell / John O' Gaunts traffic lights last night.
Sorry, didnt spot the model type

Splinelube · Aug 19th, 2015, 15:19

The breakers here stateside are crushing them on a daily basis. Damn hard finding used parts. But to be fair true of all labels from the 70s, 80s 90s, demand too low to allocate yard room. Russ

Prufrock · Aug 19th, 2015, 15:33

My 245DL is currently sorned, I'm struggling to get it back on the road - lovely one owner car given to me by a family friend on the strict instruction I didn't scrap it.

Jon.

Aug 18th, 2015, 20:11	#1
heckflosse Premier Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dereham	Where have all the 240s gone? We drove over 1500 holiday miles in our doggy, but much loved , daily driven 260 last month- and only saw ONE other 200. Admittedly it was stomping along in the approved manner, but where are the rest? Tucked up for shows, or squirreled away in barns waiting for that mythical lucrative "barn find" moment? Waiting for petrol to come down again? Or just scrapped? You do notice far fewer old cars being used as cars now- sadly, because it deprives the youngsters of any real contact with things from the pre ECU era.

Aug 18th, 2015, 20:35	#3
geoffo saving 240's one by one Last Online: Yesterday 13:48 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Darlo	One look... ...on eBay tells you they are being broken up for parts. If you want one in the future you will have to buy it in pieces!

Aug 18th, 2015, 23:16	#4
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Here mainly.... __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Aug 18th, 2015, 20:21	#2
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Whilst at a show last Saturday a pair of 340s came in, together with a Caterham 7 so were obviously together. As I walked over (I was in my 164) "dad" leapt out of the C7 and greeted me with "both of my sons had to settle for 1.4 litre engines due their age - they wanted 240s but couldn't". So there is one possible reason. P

Aug 19th, 2015, 10:47	#5
Northmannia VOC Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:51 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Sussex	numbers are going down quick anyway in recent years. I know of a few estates here but haven't seen a second saloon yet. Banger racers are slowly moving on aswell since prices have gone up, they now tend to lean to beemers (good for us).

Aug 19th, 2015, 11:54	#6
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	I wouldn't take the actual numbers too literally as DVLA data is not too accurate. But it does show a significant decline in the"population". Jon.

Aug 19th, 2015, 12:18	#7
Northmannia VOC Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:51 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Sussex	no i wouldn't either, people are getting cars SORN/scrapped and brought back on the road on a daily basis so the systems (and this source) won't be a 100% accurate. But it shows a rough idea atleast

Aug 19th, 2015, 12:53	#8
dt4 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 13th, 2020 20:52 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Leeds	I saw an estate of some description at Rothwell / John O' Gaunts traffic lights last night. Sorry, didnt spot the model type

Aug 19th, 2015, 15:19	#9
Splinelube Member Last Online: May 31st, 2024 13:53 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dublin. Pa USA	The breakers here stateside are crushing them on a daily basis. Damn hard finding used parts. But to be fair true of all labels from the 70s, 80s 90s, demand too low to allocate yard room. Russ

Aug 19th, 2015, 15:33	#10
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	My 245DL is currently sorned, I'm struggling to get it back on the road - lovely one owner car given to me by a family friend on the strict instruction I didn't scrap it. Jon.

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