Highlights
- Highly preserved fuel injected USA specification car
- Smart white paintwork and attractive patterned interior
- Over €4,500 recent maintenance by classic specialists
- 2026 engine and gearbox service
- Calipers, brake pads and brake fluid replaced 2026
The Appeal
This 48-year-old Volvo 242 is proof positive of the sheer unburstable nature of these sturdy saloons. Despite covering nearly 340,000 kms it looks like it rolled out of the Torslanda Works in Gothenburg very recently.
It is a USA specification car that appears to have originated in Virginia. That means it is fitted with the fuel-injected 104bhp version of the reliable B21F 4cyl engine. It is also fitted with the relaxing 3-speed auto box. Inside and out, it looks largely factory standard, save perhaps for the seats, which look to have been retrimmed in a patterned finish that adds a touch of jaunty to the car’s aesthetics.
The history file shows over €4,500 in recent maintenance by classic specialists in France. That has included a recent engine and gearbox service in June 2026. The brakes received new callipers, pads and fluid at the same time.
Perhaps because these cars were so reliable, resulting in them being driven and driven until they eventually die, the 2-door 242 is a rare find these days. This one’s condition, style and recent maintenance make it very appealing.
Key Information
- Mileage: 337,428 km indicated
- Country of registration: Poland
- MOT status: not known
- Technical specs: 2.1L 104bhp fuel injected B21F 4cyl engine, 3spd automatic
- Paperwork: Handbook, recent invoices as below
Recent maintenance by classic specialists:
- 07/26 - €1,977 - gearbox service
- 06/26 - €2,049 - gearbox service, brake calipers/pads, brake fluid
- 06/26 - 337,425 km - €127 - engine service
- 08/22 - 336,857 km - €518 - engine service
The Detail
- White paintwork in good condition with few signs of age as shown
- Due to age of car buyers should be realistic about exterior condition
- Factory standard car including circular headlights and steel wheels
- Fitted with quality Uniroyal tyres
- Smart interior with what appear to be retrimmed patterned seats
- Some staining to note to carpets in footwells
- Well kept switchgear and dashboard
- Unmodified interior with factory fitted a/c (untested)
- Fitted with large steel sliding sunroof
- Some age to note to rear parcel shelf as shown
- Fitted with front and rear seatbelts
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