Yes, I love the early colours too.
It was my cousin's 1970 144 that introduced us to Volvo.
I put in some learner miles on the 244, and later spent some time in both the 244 and my cousin's 1974 144DL manual. Nearly bought many over the years but didn't really have the money for a decent one.
Dad kept the 244 for nearly 24 years and drove it extensively through SA, NSW and Queensland. it was a big part of the family and we still miss it. I would have bought it but wrong time and circumstances for me.
I put both of my daughters in 244s to learn and as P drivers, my son being much younger wound up in the 99 V40 I use for my pic.
We all remember these early Volvos fondly even though they weren't cool then either, it was pre hipster days.
I suspect if I had the room I'd happily have a 140 or 240 to play with.