I finally spotted a 242 locally

[D3LaHk]

Here is a pic of the car,

it even has a factory spoiler, the red plastic that joins the tails and the ecodes...

its an m46

242 GLT

Not sure what is under the hood. Im gonna contact owner asap and see what he wants for it...

here the pics enjoy

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee289/i6turbo/DSC00883-1.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee289/i6turbo/DSC00884-1.jpg

[JonnyP]

If its a true Canadian GLT it will have a B23E. Possibly with a K-cam

[D3LaHk]

whats one of these worth?

thanks

[JonnyP]

well the large black rocker pannel stripes says that its been through some harsh Canadian winters, probly had some major rot issues and then was fixed with some sketchy body work. The winter tires only on the front (im guessing) gives you an idea how little the owner probably invests for maintainance.

Its just someones winter beater so I wouldn't say it worth very much

gets points for E-codes though.

[norcal505]

ooh!
ecodes!
thats a pretty cool looking euro package.
i wanna see some more pics, and of that tail light decor :D

[D3LaHk]

JonnyP I hope your right, but it does look a bit ratty... Im gonna go to the shop monday and see how much they want, if its reasonable ill buy it... Its sure sexy tho.

[The Aspirator]

Yeah I never see 240's around here, it's weird. When I lived on the west coast they were everywhere. Although a few months ago I did see a really really nice looking late 70's red 242 in Hamilton, old guy driving it.

That car might be a typical "good from afar, but far from good" sort of deal, and depending on your goals for it, it might be perfect for ya. Looks like an '82 or '83.

John

[crazy240]

unusual looking 240!!
looks like its been rust repaired a few times on the door bottoms. what does the underneath look like?? had an old frien back in sweden with a 240 that folded in half!! not kidding, it was just his yard car at the shop this car reminds me of that one.
you are prolly better off finding a decent 242t on the us westcoast.

[D3LaHk]

I got a price form the owner, he wants $2000, i basically walked away laughin...

Im happy with my 244, and common enough that I dont have to hunt to hard for body parts

[The Aspirator]

For that kind of money you can seriously buy a $500 west coast car and get it shipped here for $1000 and still come out ahead. And the car will be PERFECT, body wise anyways.

[Ktown_Brick]

Lot's of 240's in kingston, I've only seen one 242. $2000 is a ton for that car. As the aspirator stated, it's 1,000 to ship a car from B.C., and the body will be immaculate, maybe not the interior(....max). When I lived on the eastcoast (st.andrews), volvo's were few and far between, save the newer "ford" ones, and beat 240's were going for that price, if you could find them that is.




Mike

[morganpartee]

Lot's of 240's in kingston, I've only seen one 242. $2000 is a ton for that car. As the aspirator stated, it's 1,000 to ship a car from B.C., and the body will be immaculate, maybe not the interior(....max). When I lived on the eastcoast (st.andrews), volvo's were few and far between, save the newer "ford" ones, and beat 240's were going for that price, if you could find them that is.




Mike

/offtopic

St.Andrews? Dang, seems like more than a few people are from within 50 miles of here.

[The Aspirator]

I'm guessing he means the one in Canada.

BC volvos are painfully expensive, buying a car from Washington, Oregon, or even California is where it's at. I just "imported" a car across the border from Washington to here in Ontario, it was cake! So long as it's older than 15 years old it's pretty darn easy. Cost me about $110 in border fees and duty and stuff, no biggie.

[morganpartee]

Oh! Silly Canadians and Americans, naming stuff the same.

[Ktown_Brick]

Oh! Silly Canadians and Americans, naming stuff the same.

Ohh, it is silly, and yeah, I meant the one in New Brunswick, didn't know there was one in Florida. Learn something everyday


Mike