Description
1989 Volvo 340 • 1. 4 Petrol (1397cc) • 4-Speed Manual • 67, 000 Miles
Petrol Blue • Full History • Rust-Free • Lovely Example
Here’s a fantastic opportunity to own a genuinely charming 1989 Volvo 340 finished in the rare and very period Petrol Blue. With just 67, 000 miles and full service history – plus paperwork going right back to the original purchase receipt – this is a wonderfully honest and well cared for example.
The chassis is completely rust-free, and while the paint shows the odd mark from its 35 years of life, it presents beautifully overall. It’s clear this car has been looked after, not left forgotten.
Recently it’s had a huge amount of attention: new battery, repaired instrument cluster, fresh filters and fluids, full undersealing, and the passenger sill rust professionally cut out and correctly repaired. It now drives exactly as a good 340 should. It’s also had some tasteful upgrades including a new Bluetooth radio and speakers, and to top it all off, the car has been freshly polished and paint protected. Even the headlight wipers are present – a brilliant period detail.
This is a solid, usable, wonderfully characterful little Volvo that’s getting harder to find in this condition. A great starter classic, a nostalgic throwback, or simply a fun, dependable retro hatchback ready for weekend drives. This Volvo 340 has also enjoyed a bit of on-screen fame over the years. It’s been featured in several productions, including Karen Pirie, the documentary Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, the upcoming film Half Man (due for release in January), and Coldwater. It’s popped up in a few other smaller productions too, making it a fun little piece of screen-used automotive history.
I have the original insurance paperwork and claim documents for the vehicle. The recorded category (Cat S) relates purely to its age at the time of the claim (1995), not because of any structural damage. The actual incident was a minor dent in the door, fully non-structural. All documentation is available to verify this.
