Spotted 240s - Page 7

345DL · Mar 11th, 2011, 18:21

Has anyone else spotted the two 245s (1 red, 1 yellow) from the train just after Waterbeach station when heading from Cambridge to Ely? They seem to be used as sheds in an allotment!

There's also a 145 rotting in a field just south of Great Shelford which you can see from the train on the Cambridge to King's Cross line.

loki_the_glt · Mar 20th, 2011, 10:50

Actually 3 245s in the town on Monday - first off was a white "G-plate" GL that I don't recall seeing before, then a dark blue "H-plate" GL or SE and finally 2 sighting of the same "T-plate" dark brown DL model.

tannachyallen · Mar 20th, 2011, 13:57

white torslander in Avebury National Trust car park on Wednesday last...........

Dave A.

rusty244 · Mar 21st, 2011, 13:37

Spotted a faded yellow 244 on an X-reg at a petrol station on the edge of the city of London late last Sunday eve.

Looked pretty tired with dents, rust and filler here and there but quite dignified somehow.

I saw Alan Sugar's Rolls Royce (AMS 1) in the same spot a couple of years ago.

345DL · Mar 21st, 2011, 14:51

Thsi afternoon, I saw a 1977-1978 245 on an 'S'-plate in beige, with lots of primer on the lower doors on the A11 heading from Newmarket to Thetford. It was travelling too quickly in the opposite direction for me to get any more details than that, but I got very excited indeed!

Paul240480 · Mar 21st, 2011, 14:51

These today, whilst I was hunting

The estate was a D24 & the saloon on it's far side was a B230f or B200f

volvo always · Mar 21st, 2011, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul240480

These today, whilst I was hunting

The estate was a D24 & the saloon on it's far side was a B230f or B200f

Paul this is to post about alive ones.

They looked quite good, I bet it was the D24 that died.

But at least they give their parts to keep others going

James

Paul240480 · Mar 21st, 2011, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvo always

Paul this is to post about alive ones.

They looked quite good, I bet it was the D24 that died.

But at least they give their parts to keep others going

James

LOL James, I've not seen another on the road since my earlier posts in this thread. Defo' getting rare over here

I promise to make my next sighting a 'proper one'

volvo always · Mar 21st, 2011, 22:37

Hi Paul,

Where I live in Ireland I have not seen a 240

I think it could be partly to do with the high motor tax rate. 895 euro a year on my 2,3l

When I lived in Normandy I used to see the odd 740/940

. I would love to see a 240 in Kerry.

James

Clifford Pope · Mar 22nd, 2011, 15:06

I pass 2 parked Torslandas on my daily drive to work in Aberystwyth, both off-road and having that look that says there is a problem.
One I know (silver grey) has failed its MOT but is too expensive to repair. I left a message with the local garage that I would be happy to advise, but he isn't interested.

The other, red, was running until a few months ago. Similar problem I suspect.

I pass a nice early blue estate (round headlamps) on most days going home, but we never wave. 240 owners don't wave in Wales, perhaps because most are just working cars, not collectors' items.

Mar 11th, 2011, 18:21	#61
345DL VOC Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2023 18:18 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: 345DL	Has anyone else spotted the two 245s (1 red, 1 yellow) from the train just after Waterbeach station when heading from Cambridge to Ely? They seem to be used as sheds in an allotment! There's also a 145 rotting in a field just south of Great Shelford which you can see from the train on the Cambridge to King's Cross line. __________________ Current Volvos: 1977 343 DL Vario; 1979 343 DL; 1980 345 DL; 1982 Volvo 245 GLT; 1985 340 DL Vario; 2014 V40 R-Design D4

Mar 20th, 2011, 10:50	#62
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Yesterday 08:36 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	735/980 in Northwich Actually 3 245s in the town on Monday - first off was a white "G-plate" GL that I don't recall seeing before, then a dark blue "H-plate" GL or SE and finally 2 sighting of the same "T-plate" dark brown DL model. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

Mar 20th, 2011, 13:57	#63
tannachyallen 240SE Last Online: Mar 4th, 2019 20:44 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Strath Brora	white torslander in Avebury National Trust car park on Wednesday last........... Dave A. __________________ 240 SE Auto 1991

Mar 21st, 2011, 14:51	#65
345DL VOC Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2023 18:18 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: 345DL	Thsi afternoon, I saw a 1977-1978 245 on an 'S'-plate in beige, with lots of primer on the lower doors on the A11 heading from Newmarket to Thetford. It was travelling too quickly in the opposite direction for me to get any more details than that, but I got very excited indeed! __________________ Current Volvos: 1977 343 DL Vario; 1979 343 DL; 1980 345 DL; 1982 Volvo 245 GLT; 1985 340 DL Vario; 2014 V40 R-Design D4

Mar 21st, 2011, 14:51	#66
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	These today, whilst I was hunting The estate was a D24 & the saloon on it's far side was a B230f or B200f __________________ 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/

Mar 21st, 2011, 13:37	#64
rusty244 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:01 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North West	Spotted a faded yellow 244 on an X-reg at a petrol station on the edge of the city of London late last Sunday eve. Looked pretty tired with dents, rust and filler here and there but quite dignified somehow. I saw Alan Sugar's Rolls Royce (AMS 1) in the same spot a couple of years ago.

Mar 21st, 2011, 22:37	#69
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:14 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Hi Paul, Where I live in Ireland I have not seen a 240 I think it could be partly to do with the high motor tax rate. 895 euro a year on my 2,3l When I lived in Normandy I used to see the odd 740/940. I would love to see a 240 in Kerry. James

Mar 22nd, 2011, 15:06	#70
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Yesterday 12:45 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	I pass 2 parked Torslandas on my daily drive to work in Aberystwyth, both off-road and having that look that says there is a problem. One I know (silver grey) has failed its MOT but is too expensive to repair. I left a message with the local garage that I would be happy to advise, but he isn't interested. The other, red, was running until a few months ago. Similar problem I suspect. I pass a nice early blue estate (round headlamps) on most days going home, but we never wave. 240 owners don't wave in Wales, perhaps because most are just working cars, not collectors' items.

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