A rare Volvo find (that's for sale)

Post by **Carl** » 17 Sep 2006 07:56 pm

I went down to my Dad's workshop today to use the ramp to have a good look at my new BX, and found this in there:

A 145 De luxe with B20A engine! It's virtually in mint condition, with about 60k on the clock (I think) and just one owner. Been dry stored in a garage and unused for the last 10 years. It even has the original manual and service records, along with an RAC pack. Not a spot of rust - underneath is all undersealed and looks brand new, even the engine bay is clean. The only problem (that I could see) was a nasty scratch down the n/s/r quarter.

Anyways, they are draining the old fuel out and putting all new fluids in it, refurbing the wheels and then it'll be for sale. Does anyone have any idea what it's worth? Or would anyone be interested?

If I had the money I'd love to buy it for some retro motoring!

Post by **Bilbo** » 17 Sep 2006 08:01 pm

looks in very good condition considering its 24yrs old! is it tax free as that always ups the value a little?

Post by **Carl** » 17 Sep 2006 08:39 pm

Pre 73 cars are free, and L reg is Aug 72 - July 73 so maybe, maybe not

I reckon its gotta be worth a couple of grand. Could be well off the mark though!

Post by **redline** » 17 Sep 2006 08:52 pm

straight swap for the redline ?

Post by **Bilbo** » 17 Sep 2006 08:59 pm

i would love something like it to tow the rally car as it would have total retro coolness

+ you can get soooo much stuff in the back and with a nice roof rack.........

Post by **Carl** » 17 Sep 2006 11:31 pm

redline wrote:straight swap for the redline ?

Hmmmmmm, not sure that'd be fair. How about I throw in the BX too?

Post by **redline** » 18 Sep 2006 07:41 am

Carl me old mate , youv'e got a deal, when can you deliver

Post by **sven360** » 18 Sep 2006 06:08 pm

Bilbo wrote: you can get soooo much stuff in the back and with a nice roof rack.........

Listen to Lovejoy with his antique white fivers

Tis a nice looking motor, just to up the ante: I can offer 85 360 3dr 46k with some service history and I'll also throw in 2 jars of me mum's homemade jam and 3lb of rhubarb.

Let me know if that's any good-thanks

Post by **redline** » 18 Sep 2006 06:27 pm

I'll throw in me wife and kids if it helps lol

Website · Post by **antiekeradio** » 18 Sep 2006 07:06 pm

hey i have a rev counter that fits this dash

once bought it as being rev.counter for 1979-1982 v300 series.

looks as though its made for a much older (and nicer

) car

Post by **Carl** » 18 Sep 2006 07:22 pm

Hmm not a rhubarb fan I'm afraid. And besides, since it's not actually mine it might be a bit cheeky if I accept any of your generous offers

Post by **mac** » 18 Sep 2006 07:41 pm

Hi Carl,

Free road tax depends on when a car was built - not registered and from memory I think 'your' 145 was built before 73. 1973 yr.models were available from October 72 and like the 74s had the enormous box girder bumpers - which this does not have. Looks really good though - I am very tempted (but 'she who must be obeyed' won't let me replace her 400).

As with anything it's only worth what someone will pay but I reckon it's well worth advertising it on the VOC forum.

Mac.

Website · Post by **antiekeradio** » 18 Sep 2006 08:30 pm

but 'she who must be obeyed' won't let me (..)

mwuahahaha

nice wording.

Post by **SteveP** » 18 Sep 2006 08:42 pm

That phrase keeps coming up... I'm beginning to think mac is 'under the thumb'

Post by **Carl** » 18 Sep 2006 08:53 pm

Dad said that the owner is gonna put it on ebay. I suggested that the owner should try the VOC site first, whether he will or not I'm not sure.