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Volvo 245 2.1 GL 5dr

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  • Make: Volvo
  • Milage: 106000 Miles
  • Year: 1983
  • Model: 245
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Location: Westminster

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)