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Highlights
Rare Hellgelb Yellow paintwork with a 'time machine' brown fabric-trimmed interior
Described by the seller as having immaculate bodywork and almost faultless paintwork
The seller notes that the engine starts first-time and drives faultlessly with a smooth and comfortable ride
Said to be unrestored and authentic throughout
49,932 kilometres shown on the odometer
Spent time in Massachusetts, Portugal and Ireland
History file includes the original sales invoice from the Saab/Volvo dealership Bedard Brothers Auto Sales, and original Massachusetts Certificate of Title
Also said to come with its Portuguese import and inspection documents, and Irish registration certificate
The seller notes that it has been an honour and a privilege to own the car, now being sold due to unforeseen circumstances
The Appeal
The 242 DL is a two-door coupe from Volvo's legendary 240 series, often nicknamed the ‘Flying Brick’ for its boxy, durable design. Among enthusiasts, well-preserved, original examples are increasingly difficult to source.
This 1979 example is finished in Hellgelb Yellow over a 'time machine' brown cabin. It is described by the seller as having immaculate bodywork with almost faultless paintwork, a factory-original interior, and an exceptional underside reflecting careful and sparing use.
The car was purchased by its first owner in Massachusetts in April 1979, who is said to have imported it to Portugal in 1983. From that point onward, it is reported to have been used sparingly during summer holidays and otherwise kept in secure, long-term garage storage. Imported and re-registered in Ireland in November 2025, the car retains a strong sense of originality, and its condition and provenance make it a compelling example for collectors of Scandinavian classics.Volvo-242-DL_-15-Stephen-Magee.jpg184.77 KB
History and Paperwork
First registered on January 21 1979 in Massachusetts, USA; said to have been used on a demonstration licence plate for approximately three months
Sold to its first owner on April 10 1979, by the Saab/Volvo dealership Bedard Brothers Auto Sales
Said to have been imported to Portugal in January 1983 by the same owner
Comes with its original sales invoice from the Saab/Volvo dealership Bedard Brothers Auto Sales, the original Massachusetts Certificate of Title, and a Rusty Jones lifetime rustproofing guarantee
Also said to have Portuguese inspection documents dated 2022 to 2024, and partial documentation in Portuguese documenting its import to Portugal, though the seller notes that a lot of this is legible but faded, and some was retained by the Irish registration authority upon import to Ireland in November 2025
It has been re-registered in the Republic of Ireland and the seller notes that an Irish registration certificate will be included
Finished in Hellgelb Yellow over a 'time machine' brown fabric-trimmed interior with matching door cards and carpets, exuding 1970s elegance and charm
Said to be unrestored, original and authentic throughout
Sanyo cassette-stereo present
Paintwork reportedly treated with a ceramic coating
Described by the seller as having immaculate bodywork with almost faultless paintwork, a factory-original interior, and an exceptional underside reflecting careful and sparing use
Switchgear reported to be in good working order, and the instrument displays are clear and bright
The seller notes that the engine starts first-time and drives faultlessly with a smooth and comfortable ride
Garage-stored by its previous owner since 1983, used only during summer periods before being imported to Ireland
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