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> Need Help Finding a 1975 Volvo 240 or 245, First Year So Rare, I Could Use Some Help
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post Jan 11 2016, 04:34 PM
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I know this isn't a 914 request, but I'm kind of stuck so could use some help. I'd like to find a California smog-exempt Volvo 240, which means a 1975 model, coupe, sedan or wagon. That was the year the 240's were introduced so there aren't many, and cars that aren't totally rusted out don't seem to be very common. If you're cruising the ads here it means you probably also look other places for old cars and car parts, so if you ever run across a 1975 Volvo 240 could you give me a heads-up? Greatly appreciated. Oh, and maybe most important, I have cash.

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post Jan 11 2016, 04:48 PM
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Those are awesome cars. I always seem to find them in Oregon. Look at Craigslist in the Portland Oregon area, I believe I saw a few on there for sale very recently. Good luck
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post Jan 11 2016, 06:45 PM
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Those are awesome cars. I always seem to find them in Oregon. Look at Craigslist in the Portland Oregon area, I believe I saw a few on there for sale very recently. Good luck

Where I live they're all over the place in fact I own a 1986 245 with over 275k miles and still not burning any oil. Here in the PNW it seems that this is a mecca for them.
So, Seattle, Portland and even up here near the BC border in Bellingham would be the places to look.
Good luck!!!! I will keep an eye out for one for you up here.
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post Jan 11 2016, 06:46 PM
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That's going to be a hard car to find. None for sale on "all craigslist", Ebay, Classic trader, auto trader or any of the common volvo forums.
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post Jan 11 2016, 06:50 PM
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QUOTE(SHREK914 @ Jan 11 2016, 02:48 PM) *

Those are awesome cars. I always seem to find them in Oregon. Look at Craigslist in the Portland Oregon area, I believe I saw a few on there for sale very recently. Good luck

Where I live they're all over the place in fact I own a 1986 245 with over 275k miles and still not burning any oil. Here in the PNW it seems that this is a mecca for them.
So, Seattle, Portland and even up here near the BC border in Bellingham would be the places to look.
Good luck!!!! I will keep an eye out for one for you up here.

Forgot, also try over the border in Canada but be aware that they do salt up there and not where I live in WA. It's extremely easy to bring one over the border if it's over 25 years old.
Most owners that keep them take pretty good care of them.
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post Jan 11 2016, 08:40 PM
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Where I live they're all over the place in fact I own a 1986 245 with over 275k miles and still not burning any oil. Here in the PNW it seems that this is a mecca for them.
So, Seattle, Portland and even up here near the BC border in Bellingham would be the places to look.
Good luck!!!! I will keep an eye out for one for you up here.

Super, I appreciate it.

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That's going to be a hard car to find. None for sale on "all craigslist", Ebay, Classic trader, auto trader or any of the common volvo forums.

Yeah, I've been looking for a while. It's the 1975 part that's difficult, just that one year, then one that's not already too rusty for me to deal with. The mechanical stuff is fine, but rust makes a car disappear. You can't fix something that's disappeared so you need to re-create, and I'm not real good at that.

Thanks, all. Don't go out of your way, but if you happen to run across one please let me know.
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post Jan 11 2016, 11:41 PM
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Are you planning an LS swap or modern turbo motor?
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post Jan 12 2016, 12:22 AM
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Very nice: https://forum.svenska200klubben.com/viewtop...f=14&t=4277
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post Jan 12 2016, 07:27 AM
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Wow, that's extraordinary. Interior's a little loud, but if it were in the U.S., anywhere in the U.S., I'd be buying an airplane ticket right now.
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post Jan 13 2016, 02:24 PM
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Jack over on TB told me on Sunday that he knows someone with 4 or 5 '75 240's not sure if wagons or sedans.
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post Jan 13 2016, 02:31 PM
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post Jan 13 2016, 02:41 PM
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Wow, way too nice for me. Plus I need a '75.
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post Jan 17 2016, 05:31 PM
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Here is a sweet Volvo. Would be a great option for your project: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/5405111483.html
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post Jan 17 2016, 05:47 PM
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You're right, that's a really nice car, problem is that they changed the engine bay for the 240's, giving them more room. I personally prefer the look of the 140's, but I need a 240 for what I want to do. And only one year 240, the '75, is smog exempt. I'm patient (when I don't have any other choice) I'll find one.

Thanks Matt.
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post Jan 17 2016, 06:33 PM
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You might try Ipdusa.com as they have a classified section that covers all models and years plus a good source of parts too.
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I have a 242 and it needs more power. What engine swap are you planning? I still haven't decided between v8 Chevy and turbo Volvo.
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post Jan 29 2016, 11:00 AM
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Engine swap? I don't think it was ME who said that. What barbarian would screw up a fine classic car with an engine swap? [PM me]

Don't forget when you're poking around that barn for the rumored 250 GTO that there's someone interested in one of those 1975 Volvos that always seem to be getting into in your way.
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post Jan 29 2016, 11:31 AM
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The lack of the my and model you're looking for is surprising. I looked on CL locally and nada. You would think there would be plenty of them out there. Good luck on your hunt.
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post Feb 5 2016, 02:16 PM
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Got one, and it's a unicorn, too. Thanks all.

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Got one, and it's a unicorn, too. Thanks all.

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