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  • 242GT or 242 or 142s . Want a good one. Original preferred. $ ready to go!

Ex850R;c-158837 wroteMarks 142 is pretty neat, the sound of the 16V with Webers is gorgeous!
Lots work done,cheap price.
Mark has sold that now. Really though, yes, not a bad deal.
Thanks Big Ed, unfortunately it doesn't meet the criteria for originality, roadworthy or registered.
I'm still looking, at any 2 doors, 122, 142, 242 and 242GT. Or the worlds best early (pre 1972) 145.
Genuine enthusiast. I only want to buy one.

$10k+ if necessary to buy the right car.
Thanks to those who have given me early leads on advertised cars.
I've got a 142S that's tatty and requires restoration to be presentable, but useable as is. 69/70 model. Body solid but scruffy. About 265K miles. Consider offers over 3K, preferably closer to 4. Occasionally one pops up for 2ish full of rust with an automatic transmission. So this is far less than perfect but I think it's a worthy project.




Also have 3x242Gts, all original manuals. One is my project car I intend to make pristine. Not for sale, at least not till restoration complete and I've got that out of my system.

2nd one had some minor rust in screens and an eventual K-jet dilemma. Both screens removed and top quality restoration of roof down to below screens done. Minor rust on rear right guard, been treated but not cosmetically repaired K-jet sorted with new in tank pump and swapped distributor etc. This car owes me 8K, I'd consider selling for that (only because it's completely out of use, a restoration project that'll probably never be finished in my ownership).

3rd one is a solid car with only known rust being one bubble under front right screen. Paint totally faded. Runs. Brake master new. Been in shed for maybe 6 years with fluid changes etc. Driver seat worn. Maybe 270 K from memory. Worst part of whole car is an aftermarket sunroof, a Sydney based company that is apparently still in operation. The Perspex is in need of replacement from memory. A good base for a project. I'd consider 5K for this car. Wanted to restore it but I have "toomanyvolvos"

Other vehicles I'm putting on the market include a 93 240 wagon in gold. Not running, fires and runs for a short time then stalls. One floor pan has a little rust and some very minor rust on front right lower screen. Wanted to make this one a project for one of my kids but others have taken priority. Consider 900, 800 if your nice. Otherwise I'll just part it.

122s possibly coming up as well. Mechanically A1, body solid, just needing cosmetic restoration. Be considering offers over 8K because that's what it owes me. If the market doesn't meet this I'll move one with the next stage of restoration once some other cars are relocated to New homes.
That's an interesting bunch for sure. I've sent you a message, may we talk, in order to get a better perspective?

I'm not looking for a project, really want a presentable driver, but...

Thanks, cheers
richo
jackafrica;c-158983 wroteT
I'm not looking for a project, really want a presentable driver, but...
but is the thing... do you wait to get a spot on one that may be too exxy?
Id wait for Mark to do a car......
Ex850R;c-158991 wrote
jackafrica;c-158983 wroteT
I'm not looking for a project, really want a presentable driver, but...
but is the thing... do you wait to get a spot on one that may be too exxy?
Id wait for Mark to do a car......
I think a really really good 142s / 242gt that's either original in exceptional condition or restored to a really high standard should now be at least a 20K car. That's the thing, these are classic and very rare vehicles, we can't be expecting to find immaculate examples for 5 or even 10 K when they are 40-50 years old.
ToomanyVolvos;c-158992 wrote
Ex850R;c-158991 wrote
jackafrica;c-158983 wroteT
I'm not looking for a project, really want a presentable driver, but...
but is the thing... do you wait to get a spot on one that may be too exxy?
Id wait for Mark to do a car......
I think a really really good 142s / 242gt that's either original in exceptional condition or restored to a really high standard should now be at least a 20K car. That's the thing, these are classic and very rare vehicles, we can't be expecting to find immaculate examples for 5 or even 10 K when they are 40-50 years old.

I believe a really really good 142s that's either original in exceptional condition or restored to a really high standard should now be at least a 10K car. A 242GT of the same calibre, yes, maybe $20k. Even a 122s 2 door would be in that range.

Have to say haven't seen or been offered one for sale, yet. Maybe that will change.
I'm willing to pay, for the best car I can buy.

These cars have been through their period of being worth nothing, they should be appreciated when an exceptional example is offered.
I'm beginning to think that because there has been a long period of the cars being virtually valueless in a money sense, that they've nearly all been abused and neglected. More is the pity.
There are endless examples which fall short of the mark, unfortunately.
Were I twenty years younger and healthier, I'd gladly take on a lesser offering. My years of restoration are over.
One of the better one's, unfortunately not for sale. Manual with factory sunroof.





thetrough;c-159065 wroteOne of the better one's, unfortunately not for sale. Manual with factory sunroof.




And that's precisely the tidy type of car I'd like to buy!! Swoon....
7 days later
Tossing it out there, one more time.
Do you have a really good one, prepared to send more than one picture and a contact number?
Genuinely prepared to sell $?

Is there a 2 door out there, really exceptional, in original (faded or shiny), condition or both....


12 days later
Still looking, beating the bushes.
At least I've seen one that I'd like, even if it isn't for sale.
They are out there..... come to me, baby, please ;-)
13 days later
With invaluable assistance from a (quiet) member here, there's a car to look at and buy, finally!
I'll know tomorrow. I'm excited. And it's only 300 kilometres away, the closest yet!

The suspense is killing me...
Well it's done, nearly.
Looked, faffed about and paid a deposit on a 2 door ...
will pick it up on Saturday, a peek and a pic then.
Huge thanks to @volvodriverman, truly a gentleman.

This car is, well.. a project.
Yes, I know, I didn't want a project, really didn't.
It's not a 242GT, or a 242, or even a 142... ;)
Cant wait to see pics and he truly is a decent guy
I'm guessing that you are the one who beat me to the nice red toy on Gumtree. It looked like a good project.



After a struggle of sorts with a cantankerous pair of SU carburettors, finally the project is home.
Arriving at the sellers home, put some air cleaners on and then it wouldn’t go, distributor lead slipped off!
In its favour it made it here under its own steam and over fuelling.
Stopped for juice after 140 kms, halfway home. Had to threaten it with a visit from the RACT 140 kilometres from home. That was enough to make it giddy up some more.
Finally, it gave up the ghost less than 80 metres from the garage door, in the driveway at the entrance gate. A wait of 30 minutes saw it finally struggle up the slope and into the shed.
@volvodriverman helped and encouraged via text, A good man.
Thanks to Dave (seller), I appreciate your patience.
Thanks to those who have helped, in the search and the acquisition.
I look forward to sorting out the beastie over the coming months, finding parts that are missing, fettling, massaging and restoring the interior


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This 1966 122s has survived and will thrive.
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