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1986 Volvo 245 Dl Wagon 4-door 2.3l Survivor - Manual 4 Sp + Od on 2040-cars

Year:1986 Mileage:255000
Location:

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

GOTTA MAKE ROOM IN THE DRIVEWAY. I've got 7 cars. One other is for sale. I will keep the one that doesn't sell.

Becoming more and more rare, this 1986 Volvo 245 is in excellent condition for it's age. It does have 255K miles but runs strong. You could drive this car anywhere. It will easily go another 200K miles if taken care of. It is very clean.  Minor surface rust here and there but very minor and no rust through or rot.

It is a 4 speed w/overdrive manual which adds to the fun of this car.

CHECK OUT THAT CUP HOLDER!

I will probably forget what has been done to it but here are some:

Timing Belt and water pump at 253K miles. New Radiator. All belts replaced at the same time.

Recent tune up plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, air filter, synthetic oil, filter, Sea foamed.

New A/C condenser, R134 conversion. Blows decently cold for a Volvo.

Decent but not perfect paint job a couple of years ago.  I rate the paint/body at 8/10

Tinted windows.

IPD sways, newer shocks and struts, rear bushings.

High quality seat covers.

High quality all weather mats.

Aftermarket radio w/iPod and Pandora control.

Aftermarket keyless entry.

HID Euro Style "E" code headlights and front turn signals (a $400 conversion) Fog lights (dash switch conversion to operate when rear fog switch is turned on).

Side Markers, Daytime running light conversion, Third brake light flasher modification, extra brake light modification.

All interior trim and plastics in great condition. Dash cap on dash plus dash cover.

All interior lights work including cluster and console. Under hood mercury switch light even works.

Tailgate wiring harnesses replaced: everything works; defroster, wiper, washer. Both washer motors replaced.

I am always tinkering with the car since these old Volvos require that, so I may have made other improvements/mods/repairs that I can't think of.  Just ask.  No the clutch hasn't been changed since I owned her about 6 months.  Probably will need bushings in the front soon.  Very tight driving but sometimes there is a clunk that sounds like a worn bushing.  Doesn't affect drivability and I do not hesitate to take her anywhere.

This car is solid, clean, rare, looks great, runs great. Perfect for a collector, high school kid who wants a cool car, perfect surfer dude car if only we lived near the beach!

I would entertain offers with the stock wheels and generic hubcaps if the price seems too high.

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