1974 Volvo 164E

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Highlights

Well specified light blue paintwork with whitewalls
Low mileage car in great, original condition
Spent its life in dry state California
Recent new engine and gearbox oil, filter, and spark plugs
Valves adjusted and head gasket replaced
Luxurious and practical classic 3L 70s saloon

The Appeal

The 164E was Volvo’s concerted tilt at the North American market, a luxurious 6cyl, fuel injected update of the 144. Its blend of boxy Swedish style and enduring solidity made it a success.

The 164’s rugged reliability made them well used. These cars tended to have very long, hard lives. That makes very low mileage survivors like this lovely ‘74 rare and a useful reminder of just how appealing these cars are.

Finished in smart light blue metallic with a matching velour interior and neat whitewalls, it is a very well preserved car. No doubt its lightly used life in sunny California has helped. It was recently imported to the Netherlands and has been thoroughly checked over since arriving. Work has included changing the gearbox and engine oil, replacing the engine oil filter and plugs and adjusting the valves. We understand that the head gasket has also been replaced.

This magnificent slice of Scandinavian style is in great condition and ready to drive.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1974 in the USA
California import with California title and import papers
Instruction booklet and additional documentation included
All import and VAT costs have been paid
Recent servicing and maintenance work detailed above and below
Facelifted post-73 car with revised styling and new dashboard
USA registration plates fitted and supplied with car

The Condition

Smart and very well kept light blue metallic paintwork
Paintwork appears to be original and shows only lights signs of use
Due to the age and apparent originality, buyers should anticipate some age to the paint
Bodywork is very well kept with straight panels with no accident damage reported
Underside in good order with no structural issues advised
Facelift car with revised front and rear styling and large impact-resistant bumpers
Exterior fittings including chrome, lights and glass all very well kept
Fitted with 14in whitewall tyres and steel wheels with chrome trim and embellishers
Chrome embellishers show light signs of age in photographs
Very attractive luxury blue velour interior in good order with well kept fabrics
Oriiginal and unmodified cabin including period radio
Interior fittings including door cards, carpets and switchgear all well kept
Due to the originality there are some light marks to note to the interior in photographs
These include the dashboard which has a small crack in the middle
Velour interior with heat-resistant glass
We are advised that the steel sliding sunroof opens and closes but with some help

The Mechanics

3litre 6cyl fuel injected B30E 150bhp engine
3spd automatic Borg Warner gearbox
Power steering and power brakes
New engine and gearbox oil, oil filter, and spark plugs
Valves adjusted and gasket replaced
Vendor advises that the car runs, shifts, and drives well

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