Volvo 240 GLE collectable?

[red tasman]

Just got a Volvo 240 GLE saloon, 90,000 miles, full history, mint leather interior, rust free metallic paint. Do they have a following or is it just another old car worth very little?

[blue850]

they are getting very collectable go here
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/
there is a 200 series section on this site stick a ad up you will be surprised what its worth

[Tunku]

Cultish machine - you will love it but no one else will.

[morgrp]

The GLT models are fast becoming very sought after - any car will have a following - 240s are great cars and reward with classic like status with out any of the associate unreliability. Sounds like you have a lovely example there just don't expect it to be worth thousands of quid in the future

[EdJ]

I always remember Car magazine's Good, Bad and the Ugly section describing the 240 as Pros: Lasts forever Cons: Lasts forever.

I like them - they seem like they're indestructable, and look almost handsome in a functional way!

[red tasman]

Thanks for the comments. Just got the car into the garage today. it's not been on the road for 5 years, needs 1 wiper, bonnet hinge, a small piece of bumper trim/rubber and has a slight blow on exhaust. Absolutely no rust in any of the usual places just needs a really good clean and polish then off for the MOT.

Edited by red tasman on Monday 11th October 18:12

[morgrp]

red tasman said:

Thanks for the comments. Just got the car into the garage today. it's not been on the road for 5 years, needs 1 wiper, bonnet hinge, a small piece of bumper trim/rubber and has a slight blow on exhaust. Absolutely no rust in any of the usual places just needs a really good clean and polish then off for the MOT.

Edited by red tasman on Monday 11th October 18:12

Is it 2.0 or 2.3? injection or Carb?

[red tasman]

I think it is a 2.3 injection. Will post pictures when it's polished!

[morgrp]

red tasman said:

I think it is a 2.3 injection. Will post pictures when it's polished!

Nice - best engine (other than the GLT 2.3 lump which has a different camshaft) - common fault on them is the pre pump fails in the petrol tank - its basically a pump that lifts fuel from the tank - If it goes the car will still run but be sluggish as fk. There is an easy way to check - pull the fuse for it whilst the car is running - if the car bogs down you'll know it working fine. contrary to what people believe the 2.3's can haul ass pretty well

Looking forward to seeing the pics!

[red tasman]

Finally got some pics, just started it up and washed it after the winter. Click on picture to see a couple more.

Edited by red tasman on Friday 25th March 20:24

[Tunku]

Lovely old bus. My first Volvo was a 240 Estate. I wish I still had it, even if it was a bit agricultural. I hope you enjoy many miles in yours.

[chris1roll]

Nice.
Is it the O/D gearbox? I prefer them!
If it has a cat on it, get shot of it - they strangle the engine something chronic.
As said by a previous poster they can haul ass - my 2.3 was quicker than my mates Mk4 Golf GTI. And it was more fun on roundabouts.

[morgrp]

red tasman said:

Finally got some pics, just started it up and washed it after the winter. Click on picture to see a couple more.

Edited by red tasman on Friday 25th March 20:24

Thats a GLT not a GLE - Def a cult car and becoming V-sought after - GLT's have the 130bhp bosch injected B230 with a high lift camshaft.

I'll bite your hand off if you ever want to sell it! - looks like a total minter