Description
1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual Estate - Factory 7-Seater - Rare Black
Offered for sale is one of my genuine Volvo 850 T-5R manual estate, finished in Black - one of the rarest specifications ever produced, and one of just 29 manual estates officially supplied to the UK.
Developed in collaboration with Porsche, the 850 T-5R was one of the first true "sleeper" performance cars of the 1990s, discreet in appearance but seriously quick, with around 250-300bhp from its turbocharged five-cylinder engine.
This car combines remarkable performance and everyday usability, capable of family duties with its factory 7-seat option, while delivering a genuinely exciting, characterful drive. It pulls hard through the gears, sounds incredible, and handles with composure a car that can still surprise modern machinery.
The Car:
Original Black T-5R with factory 5-speed manual gearbox
Factory 7-seat option, extremely unusual on a performance spec estate
Around 200,000 miles, well-kept and running strongly
Original T-5R bodykit, Titan alloys, and sports Alcantara/leather interior
Honest patina inside and out, in keeping with age and mileage.
Condition:
Paintwork retains a strong shine with age-consistent wear.
Interior shows expected patina to leather/Alcantara seats, but remains presentable.
Drives well, delivering the trademark five-cylinder soundtrack through the manual gearbox.
A rare chance to own a car that's both collectable and usable.
Market & Value:
T-5R values are rising steadily, with manuals commanding a premium
Black manual estates are the rarest UK cars after Cream Yellow examples
Market guide: 12,000 - 16,000, with this example priced to sell at 13,995 ono