Is the 1981 Volvo 242 GLT in good condition?
And if you want to learn what those early days of fast Volvos were like, you could do a lot worse than this 1981 Volvo 242 GLT Turbo we found on eBay. The car appears to be in immaculate condition. The paint is brilliantly shiny and not faded.
When did the 1982 Volvo 245 Turbo come out?
This Volvo 240 got away, but there are more like it here. This 1982 Volvo 245 Turbo was sold new with European-delivery and was purchased by the selling dealer on BaT in October 2018.
Is there a 1981 Volvo GLT Turbo on eBay?
But long before all that was the Volvo GLT Turbo models. And if you want to learn what those early days of fast Volvos were like, you could do a lot worse than this 1981 Volvo 242 GLT Turbo we found on eBay. The car appears to be in immaculate condition. The paint is brilliantly shiny and not faded.
What kind of car is a Volvo GLT?
And you thought that beige Volvo wagon was cool Volvo has built itself a pretty solid reputation for performance with Polestar, both as an independent brand and as its Volvo tuning arm, and even before that with Volvo R cars such as the S60R and 850R. But long before all that was the Volvo GLT Turbo models.
How much horsepower does a Volvo 242 GLT have?
Old Volvos were seriously slow, and the non-turbo version of this coupe only made about 100 horsepower. With the turbo, the 2.1-liter four-cylinder made 127 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque. And since the car weighed a little less than 3,000 pounds, you can guess that this was no rocket.
Is the interior of a 1981 Volvo Spotless?
The interior in particular is spotless and there are no signs of tears, fraying or cracks. The seller also notes that a fair bit of maintenance has been done on the tires, brakes, oil, fuel pump and timing belt.
What kind of engine does a Volvo 240 GLT have?
The engine compartment of the Volvo 240 GLT. It has a B230E engine with LH Jetronic injection system Another side view. This gray color isn’t the best color for a Volvo 240 in my opinion, but the Virgo wheels matches the car pretty well The Pullman upholstery is really nice in a Volvo 240, in my opinion even better than leather seats!
Is the Volvo 240 GLT a donor car?
At a forum a nice 240 GLT was for sale for a very low price. It needed a lot of work but that wasn’t a problem because the car should be a donor car for my ’86 Volvo 240. After buying it and driving the car home it appeared the wipers didn’t work (only in the fastest position).
What kind of fuel injection does a Volvo 240 have?
For owners of 1982-89 non-turbo Volvo 240 series, Volvos with LH fuel injection. Here’s a chance to put an end to intermittent electrical problems with our watertight fuse holder system. With the Bosch® LH fuel injection system, current is supplied from the battery to an exposed blade style fuse.
Are there any problems with the Volvo 240?
It commonly fails in the open position allowing super heated air to be drawn into the engine, which reduces performance as well as dramatically shortening the life of the expensive air mass meter. The seats in the 240 are very comfortable when they are in good condition. 240 seats offer excellent adjustable lumbar back support.