New (To Me) 1988 240 DL

colgate41 · 09-27-2010, 07:13 PM

Picked this up about 2 weeks ago for cheap. It has a title issue. It doesn't have one. I'm working on that but NYS is a PITA. Anyway...

1988 240 DL
Auto
Push button start
204,000 (The odometer doesn't work)
A few small rust spots but nothing too bad
The car was clean but i gave it a good cleaning

Photos;

Crazychopstick · 09-27-2010, 07:49 PM

Love it.

And with the blue/black dash. Interesting pinstripe on the trunk.

smith_t240 · 09-27-2010, 10:14 PM

You could argue that it is the best year of the 240 . . . unkillable LH2.2, galvanized body panels, updated wiring harness (I think) . . .

Lookin' good!

Hodginsa · 09-27-2010, 10:20 PM

91 is the best year...

But clean car!

colgate41 · 09-27-2010, 10:42 PM

Thanks all. Its got some rust where you cant see. One of the rear doors is rusted through but its covered up by the moulding on the bottom. No major rust though. Like i said it has some title issues that im working on sorting out. Here are some non iphone photos;

WaVo · 09-27-2010, 11:12 PM

Love the interior.

varg · 09-27-2010, 11:17 PM

That car is in great shape and I'm digging the pinstripes and blue interior. I'm not normally much of an 86+ fan but I'd buy one that looks that good post haste.

Old Iron · 09-27-2010, 11:32 PM

Really clean looking car...... I love the 740 also, it looks like an even cleaner car!
r u ganna have to put them new ugly yellow and blue plates on it!
P.s. who went to Suny Old Westbury? haha

240 JAH · 09-27-2010, 11:35 PM

clean 88 man, that's the same year as mine. It's so nice to see another 240 out there with a great interior. most of the time the interiors are cracked and ripped!

colgate41 · 09-27-2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Iron

Really clean looking car...... I love the 740 also, it looks like an even cleaner car!
r u ganna have to put them new ugly yellow and blue plates on it!
P.s. who went to Suny Old Westbury? haha

Thanks for the kind words. I went to Old Westbury.

If i can manage to get a title then sadly yes the ugly new plates will go on it. I think the new plates look good on certain cars but im not sure about a white 240. Might be better on a black one.

The 744 is a clean car with 180K. Zero rust so far.

colgate41 · 09-27-2010, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240 JAH

clean 88 man, that's the same year as mine. It's so nice to see another 240 out there with a great interior. most of the time the interiors are cracked and ripped!

There are a couple small cracks on the dash but you have to look for them to find them. Its very clean and solid inside! I few other plastic parts are chipped but nothing bad.

240 JAH · 09-27-2010, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colgate41

There are a couple small cracks on the dash but you have to look for them to find them. Its very clean and solid inside! I few other plastic parts are chipped but nothing bad.

yea I think it is super rare to find a volvo without some sort of cracks in the dash. you are starting to build up a dream team of Volvos haha

colgate41 · 09-27-2010, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240 JAH

yea I think it is super rare to find a volvo without some sort of cracks in the dash. you are starting to build up a dream team of Volvos haha

working on one from every decade.

colgate41 · 09-27-2010, 11:46 PM

Actually went halfs on this car with my g/f. She always wanted a white 240. Were gonna use it for the BaBe Rally.

Crazychopstick · 09-27-2010, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smith_t240

You could argue that it is the best year of the 240 . . . unkillable LH2.2, galvanized body panels, updated wiring harness (I think) . . .

Lookin' good!

Yep. '88 should have the updated harness. Totally the best LH2.2 240 you can find.

tree18is · 09-27-2010, 11:53 PM

I have the same tool set. awesome car dude!

towerymt · 09-28-2010, 12:42 AM

Sweet ride. I have two like that..best color combo. Except maybe 70s white with BLOOD red interior.

Old Iron · 09-28-2010, 11:40 PM

The plate will probably look good on a white car, I mentioned Suny cause I go to NYIT, the out of towner's form there!
That interior is mint....And the speedo cluster looks brand new! Envy Much i do!

propav8r · 09-29-2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by towerymt

Sweet ride. I have two like that..best color combo. Except maybe 70s white with BLOOD red interior.

Speaking from experience, that crap is nasty. Like disgusting nasty. All of mine went in the trash, and gladly.

09-27-2010, 07:13 PM	#1
colgate41 Board Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York	New (To Me) 1988 240 DL Picked this up about 2 weeks ago for cheap. It has a title issue. It doesn't have one. I'm working on that but NYS is a PITA. Anyway... 1988 240 DL Auto Push button start 204,000 (The odometer doesn't work) A few small rust spots but nothing too bad The car was clean but i gave it a good cleaning Photos; __________________ 1991 744 Tic, Mostly Stock, 180K 1986 744 GLE, Rust & 213K (BaBe Rally Vet 2008 SOLD) 1960 PV544, B-20, Crazy Roof Rack (SOLD) 1984 245 DL, Painted Flags on it. (BaBe Rally Vet 2009). (SOLD) 1988 244 DL (SOLD) 2011 Mazda 3 2.5 Hatch, 6Speed, DD

09-27-2010, 10:20 PM	#4
Hodginsa Formerly Crazy0000 ;) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dundas, Ontario	91 is the best year... But clean car! __________________

09-27-2010, 11:35 PM	#9
240 JAH Bluegrass/Celtic Junkie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Richmond, VA	clean 88 man, that's the same year as mine. It's so nice to see another 240 out there with a great interior. most of the time the interiors are cracked and ripped! __________________ 66' 122 4dr (Project RAT ROD) /67' 122s (P132441M) / 88' 244DL / 86' 245GL all MTs of course PHOTO GALLERY EBAY Handle: Guitarphotoman Seller/Buyer feedback 1967 122s Restoration Thread

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

09-27-2010, 07:49 PM	#2
Crazychopstick (/// _ - ) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Receiving Transmission from David Bowie nipple antenna	Love it. And with the blue/black dash. Interesting pinstripe on the trunk.

09-27-2010, 10:42 PM	#5
colgate41 Board Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York	Thanks all. Its got some rust where you cant see. One of the rear doors is rusted through but its covered up by the moulding on the bottom. No major rust though. Like i said it has some title issues that im working on sorting out. Here are some non iphone photos;

09-27-2010, 11:12 PM	#6
WaVo Board Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington	Love the interior.

09-27-2010, 11:32 PM	#8
Old Iron I Roll Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Long Island/Delaware	Really clean looking car...... I love the 740 also, it looks like an even cleaner car! r u ganna have to put them new ugly yellow and blue plates on it! P.s. who went to Suny Old Westbury? haha

09-27-2010, 11:46 PM	#14
colgate41 Board Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York	Actually went halfs on this car with my g/f. She always wanted a white 240. Were gonna use it for the BaBe Rally.

09-27-2010, 11:53 PM	#16
tree18is Board Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern california, 91214	I have the same tool set. awesome car dude!

09-28-2010, 12:42 AM	#17
towerymt the real Towery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: VA, USA	Sweet ride. I have two like that..best color combo. Except maybe 70s white with BLOOD red interior.

09-28-2010, 11:40 PM	#18
Old Iron I Roll Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Long Island/Delaware	The plate will probably look good on a white car, I mentioned Suny cause I go to NYIT, the out of towner's form there! That interior is mint....And the speedo cluster looks brand new! Envy Much i do!