1981 Volvo 245 V8 Conversion 5.0ho Ford Rat Rod Hot Rod on 2040-cars
Sanford, Florida, United States
Body Type:Wagon
Engine:Ford 5.0HO V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Volvo
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: 240
Trim: DL
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 203,650
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Blue
1981 Volvo 245 wagon with 1988 5.0HO automatic from a Lincoln LSC. The car was converted to V8 power about 10 years ago and has been driven over 35,000 miles since conversion. It has the heavy duty trailer hitch. I have been diving the car to and from work (40 miles round trip) it runs and drives well. The good: Bilstein shocks and struts, IPD heavy duty sway bars front and rear, new radiator last November, tires and battery replaced last year, rotors and pads about 2 years ago, custom dual exhaust sounds great. It has a 3.73 rear end and the electronic speedometer from a later model 240. Odometer reading is not the actual miles as the instrument cluster has been replaced during the conversion. Tach and speedometer work, the odometer does not work. The bad: paint is ugly (great patina!), rear wiper not installed, front and rear window washers do not work, dash is cracked, windshield is cracked, there are some rust spots on the car, odometer does not work. Some small holes in the interior, small transmission leak. Did I mention the ugly paint? A/C was working when converted. One of the hoses came loose and the freon leaked out. I have not recharged freon since. The cruise control was not installed after the conversion. The hub caps for the wheels are included with the sale. I have had my fun with this car and am working on a new project. It is time for someone else to enjoy this rat rod. Clear FL title in hand. Ask questions before bidding. Bidders with less then 10 feedback must contact me before bidding. This is a no reserve auction. This vehicle is over 30 years old and is sold as is, where is, no warranty. Winning bidder is responsible for pick up in central FL or shipping vehicle. I will be traveling the last week of August and will not be available to turn the car over from 8/24-9/1. Delivery within 100 miles available for expenses. The car is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction early.
Volvo 240 for Sale
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