Description
1976 Volvo 244 DL – A Genuine Time Capsule with Just over 26, 000 Miles
This is not just another classic Volvo – it’s a rare survivor in remarkable, near-factory condition.
This 1976 Volvo 244 DL has covered just 26, 000 miles from new, and has been incredibly well preserved throughout its life. First registered in the UK in 1976, it was purchased by the previous long-term owner in 1979 and remained in the same family until I bought it in 2021. It spent decades dry-stored in a garage, untouched and protected from the elements.
Key Details:
• Just 26, 885 genuine miles
• Owned by one family from 1979 to 2021, then by me
• Dry-stored for decades, totally unmolested
• Recommissioned properly in 2021:
• All fluids changed
• New master and slave cylinders
• Brakes checked and serviced
• Filters, belts and mechanicals inspected
• Starts, drives, and presents like a nearly-new car
• Factory-spec throughout, down to the trim, wheels and upholstery
• Interior is in outstanding condition – no cracks, tears, or sagging
• B21 2. 1L engine – smooth, robust, and famously capable of six-figure mileage
Extras & Documentation:
• MOT until July 2025 – passed with no advisories
• ULEZ-exempt
• Tax and MOT exempt, but voluntarily tested
• Supplied with a huge history file, including:
• Original bill of sale
• Warranty documents
• Stamped service book
• A full set of original Volvo brochures and press materials from the 1970s
This is a rare opportunity to own a classic that feels like it’s stepped out of a 1976 showroom. I’m only selling due to an upcoming move, and even then only at the right price. If it doesn’t go to the right home, I’ll happily take it with me — it’s too special to let go cheaply.• It’s like stepping back in time. The feel, the smell, the simplicity — everything about this car is honest and unspoiled.
• Built to last. These 240s are renowned for their engineering. This one hasn’t just survived — it’s thrived.
• Effortless ownership. No rust, no restoration project, no unknowns — just turn the key and enjoy.
• A true conversation piece. Whether at a classic meet or just filling up, people will stop and admire it.
• An appreciating classic. Examples this original, with this history and mileage, rarely come to market.
• It’s ready to enjoy. No tinkering required — just get in and drive and it’s loveley to drive.
