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1995 VOLVO 850 T-5R MANUAL SALOON – BLACK STONE – UK CAR – 2 OWNERS – EXTREMELY RARE£19, 995 – Best OfferA rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally original UK-market Volvo 850 T-5R manual saloon, finished in Black Stone. This is not a standard 850 T5. The T-5R was Volvo’s limited-production high-performance flagship, developed during one of the most memorable periods in Volvo’s history and closely associated with the marque’s famous 1990s British Touring Car Championship programme. EXCEPTIONALLY RARE UK SPECIFICATIONAccording to Volvo archive production figures, only 20 Black T-5R saloons were produced for the UK market. Of those:11 were automaticOnly 9 were manualThis car is one of those extremely rare Black Stone UK-market manual saloons. VEHICLE DETAILSModel: Volvo 850 T-5R SaloonYear: 1995Registration: M152 BSJTransmission: 5-speed manualColour: Black StoneMileage: Approximately 140, 000 milesOwners: Two from newUK-market right-hand-drive carORIGINALITYOne of the most appealing aspects of this T-5R is how remarkably original it remains. The car retains its original specification and equipment, including:Original Volvo radioOriginal interiorOriginal Volvo floor matsOriginal alloy wheelsOriginal spare wheel in the bootTwo keysIt has not been modified into a high-powered project car or substantially altered from factory specification. For an increasingly collectible performance Volvo, this originality is becoming particularly difficult to find. SERVICE HISTORYThe car has an extensive service history and was serviced through Volvo throughout its previous ownership. Since entering my ownership the car has spent the majority of its time stored in a garage and has therefore covered very little additional mileage. It has not been routinely serviced during this period because it has essentially been in storage. The car is currently being submitted for a fresh MOT and is expected to be sold with approximately 12 months MOT. Service book, history and supporting paperwork are present and further photographs of the documentation will be added. CONDITIONThe car presents extremely well for its age and mileage. It has clearly been cared for throughout its life and remains remarkably complete and original. The interior retains its factory appearance, the original equipment remains with the vehicle and the alloy wheels present extremely well. Please study the photographs carefully for the overall condition. As with any vehicle of this age, prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the car personally before purchase. THE T-5RIntroduced as Volvo’s limited-production high-performance 850, the T-5R used Volvo’s turbocharged five-cylinder engine producing approximately 240 bhp. The model featured distinctive T-5R bodywork, 17-inch Titan alloy wheels, sports interior and a specification that made it one of the fastest and most distinctive Volvos of its era. The T-5R has subsequently become one of the most collectible performance Volvos of the 1990s. WHY THIS PARTICULAR CAR IS SPECIALThe combination is extremely difficult to replicate:Genuine UK-market T-5RBlack StoneManual gearboxSaloon bodyOnly 9 Black manual saloons recorded for the UK marketOnly two owners from newApproximately 140, 000 milesHighly original specificationOriginal radio, mats and spare wheelExtensive service historyTwo keysGarage stored during current ownershipFresh MOT expectedThis isn’t simply another surviving 850 T-5R. Its particular factory specification places it among a tiny number originally supplied to the UK. SALE£19, 995 – Best OfferSerious enquiries are welcome. Inspection is encouraged and the vehicle can be viewed by arrangement. Additional photographs of the service history, V5C and supporting documentation will be added once available.
