Reluctant sale of my 244

blackpuppie · Apr 17th, 2012, 18:44

Hello all,

I'm in the position where I need to reluctantly sell my beloved 244. I've owned it for almost two years but have to sell in order to buy a van for our business; I can't keep two vehicles on the road and I'm not going to keep filling the boot with collectables as it isn't fair on the car to be used as work transport!

Basically the details are:

1982 244
Mist Brown
MOT until Nov 2012
Tax until end of May 2012
Some service history
137,000 miles

Some spares included

I'm the third owner, the previous two being the original buyer, followed by his son who was a mechanic.
I have a documented history of work that he carried out, since I have owned it I have only had to do routine servicing and some repairs for the MOT.

It's not perfect but a good original example, though now some bodywork needs doing at the base of the doors and on the sill, but this is external as there were no advisories on the MOT.

Brake pads could do with changing, but I have a set to go with the car.

I also have the original bill of sale from 1982 and the number plate has been valued at £500 - BOO 222X

The driver's seat is worn but the other seats are in great condition. The driver's arm rest has perished. Small jobs really.

I would really like this to go to someone that will restore it; as I say it is a very reluctant sale but I have to think with the head and not the heart..!

Completely reliable, starts every time, keeps on chugging, used daily and gets a fair few looks from young and old alike. Based in Norwich.

Ideally I would like £1400 given the (relative) rarity/colour and number plate, I've put the word around a few classic car clubs as well.

Photos are here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...666#post772666

Thanks for reading..!

brodgar · Apr 18th, 2012, 10:16

Hello,

First of all : good luck with the sale.

So, taking away the ""value"" of the private plate you ask GBP 900 for the car.

The value of the private plate is only there if someone wants to pay for the plate,
otherwise you might be sitting on it for years in order to sell.

Regards, brodgar

blackpuppie · Apr 18th, 2012, 18:55

Hello, thanks for the luck..!

I should clarify that the number plate is the original factory registration, as shown on the bill of sale; my mentioning the value was probably more anecdotal than anything else as it gets a fair few comments. I got it valued a while ago purely out of interest. If I didn't have the original documentation then I would have been tempted..but it seems fair and proper that it stays with the car..!

regards

Jason

tannachyallen · Apr 18th, 2012, 21:36

Wow! That's quite a colour! Never come across that shade before. Good luck with the sale.

Dave A.

minesa240x3 · Apr 19th, 2012, 20:19

A lovely looking car.
Not sure about the colour being "Mist Brown" though as that colour isn't listed in the paint code checker.

Just wondered what it really comes under.Any chance You could have a look and let us know?
Purely for interest as I have way to many cars already.
Regards Brian.
This is where to find the vin plate and colour code but mine is a 1992 model so yours may differ in where it's located.

blackpuppie · Apr 19th, 2012, 20:43

Hello Brian,

I've got a volvo touch up bottle in the glove box...

also:
http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au...odes_volvo.htm

146-2...1982...Mist Brown

regards,
Jason

minesa240x3 · Apr 19th, 2012, 21:31

Thank you Jason I found that a very interesting site indeed.
The info on there seems to varie a bit from the one on here as 146-2 is listed as "CAMEO BROWN/BEIGE BROWN"?

But I prefer your name for it.So much nicer sounding is "MIST BROWN".

I'm fascinated by the names of some of the colours they had.And imagine allsorts of wierd and wonderful shades.

Hope your sale goes well.And thank you for responding.
Regards Brian.

Oh and being a sad person I counted the amount of colours on each list.
The list you posted had 252 and the one on here had 281.

I should think there are quite a few variations with the info though.

blackpuppie · May 1st, 2012, 11:51

An update - I've now lowered the price to £895 as we are picking up a new car this afternoon and space is tight..!

Feel free to message me if you want to view!

thanks

Jason

blackpuppie · Jul 28th, 2012, 14:50

Hello all..the car is now under a SORN notice and needs to be sold before the MOT is up (November)..now priced at £700

Thanks!

luksm240 · Aug 8th, 2012, 15:11

Hi,
I may be interested your car could you email me your contact details on two40fan@rocketmail.com
Regards

Apr 17th, 2012, 18:44	#1
blackpuppie New Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2013 09:42 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norwich, a fine city	Reluctant sale of my 244 Hello all, I'm in the position where I need to reluctantly sell my beloved 244. I've owned it for almost two years but have to sell in order to buy a van for our business; I can't keep two vehicles on the road and I'm not going to keep filling the boot with collectables as it isn't fair on the car to be used as work transport! Basically the details are: 1982 244 Mist Brown MOT until Nov 2012 Tax until end of May 2012 Some service history 137,000 miles Some spares included I'm the third owner, the previous two being the original buyer, followed by his son who was a mechanic. I have a documented history of work that he carried out, since I have owned it I have only had to do routine servicing and some repairs for the MOT. It's not perfect but a good original example, though now some bodywork needs doing at the base of the doors and on the sill, but this is external as there were no advisories on the MOT. Brake pads could do with changing, but I have a set to go with the car. I also have the original bill of sale from 1982 and the number plate has been valued at £500 - BOO 222X The driver's seat is worn but the other seats are in great condition. The driver's arm rest has perished. Small jobs really. I would really like this to go to someone that will restore it; as I say it is a very reluctant sale but I have to think with the head and not the heart..! Completely reliable, starts every time, keeps on chugging, used daily and gets a fair few looks from young and old alike. Based in Norwich. Ideally I would like £1400 given the (relative) rarity/colour and number plate, I've put the word around a few classic car clubs as well. Photos are here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...666#post772666 Thanks for reading..!

Apr 18th, 2012, 21:36	#4
tannachyallen 240SE Last Online: Mar 4th, 2019 20:44 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Strath Brora	Wow! That's quite a colour! Never come across that shade before. Good luck with the sale. Dave A. __________________ 240 SE Auto 1991

Apr 19th, 2012, 20:43	#6
blackpuppie New Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2013 09:42 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norwich, a fine city	Hello Brian, I've got a volvo touch up bottle in the glove box... also: http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au...odes_volvo.htm 146-2...1982...Mist Brown regards, Jason Last edited by blackpuppie; Apr 19th, 2012 at 20:47.

Apr 19th, 2012, 21:31	#7
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Thank you Jason I found that a very interesting site indeed. The info on there seems to varie a bit from the one on here as 146-2 is listed as "CAMEO BROWN/BEIGE BROWN"? But I prefer your name for it.So much nicer sounding is "MIST BROWN". I'm fascinated by the names of some of the colours they had.And imagine allsorts of wierd and wonderful shades. Hope your sale goes well.And thank you for responding. Regards Brian. Oh and being a sad person I counted the amount of colours on each list. The list you posted had 252 and the one on here had 281. I should think there are quite a few variations with the info though. Last edited by minesa240x3; Apr 19th, 2012 at 21:40.

Jul 28th, 2012, 14:50	#9
blackpuppie New Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2013 09:42 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norwich, a fine city	Price Drop Hello all..the car is now under a SORN notice and needs to be sold before the MOT is up (November)..now priced at £700 Thanks!

Apr 18th, 2012, 10:16	#2
brodgar I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2012 10:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forest Row	Hello, First of all : good luck with the sale. So, taking away the ""value"" of the private plate you ask GBP 900 for the car. The value of the private plate is only there if someone wants to pay for the plate, otherwise you might be sitting on it for years in order to sell. Regards, brodgar

Apr 18th, 2012, 18:55	#3
blackpuppie New Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2013 09:42 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norwich, a fine city	Hello, thanks for the luck..! I should clarify that the number plate is the original factory registration, as shown on the bill of sale; my mentioning the value was probably more anecdotal than anything else as it gets a fair few comments. I got it valued a while ago purely out of interest. If I didn't have the original documentation then I would have been tempted..but it seems fair and proper that it stays with the car..! regards Jason

May 1st, 2012, 11:51	#8
blackpuppie New Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2013 09:42 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norwich, a fine city	An update - I've now lowered the price to £895 as we are picking up a new car this afternoon and space is tight..! Feel free to message me if you want to view! thanks Jason

Aug 8th, 2012, 15:11	#10
luksm240 New Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2015 20:27 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maynooth	Hi, I may be interested your car could you email me your contact details on two40fan@rocketmail.com Regards

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