Description
1983 Volvo 240 GL Estate - Twin Webers, Coilovers, Proper Retro Classic Patina. ULEZ exempt
106,000 miles
4-speed manual with overdrive
Original B21A engine
Historic vehicle (MOT EXEMPT, TAX EXEMPT, ULEZ COMPLIANT)
A properly sorted, characterful 240 estate with all the right period-style upgrades. Scruffy on top, solid and well set up underneath. This is not a polished show car it's an honest, usable retro wagon with loads of personality. Saying that, I still think it's in good condition considering its age.
Engine & Performance
Original B21A redblock
Twin Weber carb conversion with cast manifold
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
Large port long tube 4-branch exhaust manifold
Custom 2.5" centre section
Turbo rear exhaust section
Classic Swede complete coilover conversion
Recently serviced on 21.02.2026 with:
Shell Helix Ultra 5W30 fully synthetic oil
New oil filter
New spark plugs
Weber carbs cleaned and tuned
New fuel lines
It starts easily, idles properly and pulls cleanly through the revs. Runs exactly as it should and wants for nothing.
The Weber setup gives it real character sounds fantastic and drives far better than a standard carb car.
Chassis & Suspension
Classic Swede coilover conversion
Bushes replaced
Drives tight without being crashy
Not excessively low usable and road-trip friendly
It's been used properly (including long-distance trips driving from Scotland to London, London to Birmingham etc) and never let me down.
Bodywork
It's patinated.
Surface rust and age-related marks throughout
Heavily weathered bootlid (still watertight and functional)
Solid underneath
Both outer sills professionally replaced (inner sill in excellent condition)
It presents exactly how a 40+ year old Volvo should. If you want shiny paint, this isn't it. If you want something with character that people constantly talk to you about at petrol stations this is.
Interior
The interior is genuinely very good.
Blue velour striped seats
Full blue 80s interior
Retro Blaupunkt Bluetooth stereo (period look, modern function)
Speaker upgrade with subwoofer
It feels properly 80s inside in the best way.
History & Extras
Period correct rack with wooden slats in good condition
Original bill of sale (B.F. Motors London)
Service history including Volvo garage service (Nov 2022)