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SOLD!
[sold] [VCV website] 1979 242GT auto $4k negotiable Lalor VIC
Looks very good value for the ask.
Just do a manual swap, and it would be quite a good car after a bit of tidying up. (I have a manual pedal box somewhere in my stash of junk.....
4 months later
Surprised no one has picked this up. Has anyone inspected?
you assume it is still available, many of the listings there are no longer valid.
dmc you assume it is still available, many of the listings there are no longer valid.
According to the ad on the VCOV website, the price was dropped on the 13th of March - making it an even better deal for the ask.
jamesinc changed the title to [VCV website] 1979 242GT auto $4k negotiable Lalor VIC .
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Hi all. I just received new photos and info from the seller. Details below:. Link to new ad SOLD!
1979 Volvo 242GT
Chassis number: 2428M1162467
Engine number: 1317944491530
Type designation: 242-844-5122-46
Currently registered in Victoria (plates will be removed when sold)
Original owner’s manual & Volvo 242GT advertising booklet
History of maintenance completed by previous owner between 2004 & 2009
Regularly serviced by Frisks Garage, Baywater, Victoria
Driven daily between 2009 & 2016
Timing belt replaced at 400,000km (2018)
Driven only 9000km since 2018
Odometer: Mar-2024 – 409,000
Original interior including seats are in good condition
Original space saver wheel
Full size spare wheel
Tow bar, tow ball & bolts (not installed)
Original jack, 4-way lug nut wrench and roadside reflective triangle
Pioneer sound system
Body does have some areas with rust but overall, it is in good condition.
Engine was replaced by a previous owner for unknown reasons. The original engine number was 498786-02017. I believe the current engine is a B23E with a K-camshaft.
No longer driving vehicle often as I have a new car. I don’t have a shed/space to store & maintain it. This vehicle is 45 years old. It drives well and has been very reliable. Regrettable sale. Hoping the vehicle can go to an enthusiast to maintain and/or restore it.
Contact details:
SOLD!
2 months later
I tried.
I don’t think the seller is a bad person, but I am getting the strong impression that he’s expecting someone to thrust bundles of cash at him.
Possibly also some paranoia about being scammed maybe?
It’s been a battle to get any information from him.
For context, after demonstrating my credentials and finally getting him to take me somewhat seriously, I explained that I am not willing to spend 14+ hours in the car for a look.
I also explained I am willing to commit to it sight unseen, if I know what I am getting.
He (eventually) sent me some extra photos, but some of them are on google drive and Google won’t let me access them.. I sent him a message thanking him for the photos and explaining that I couldn’t access some of them, and asking if he had another way of getting them to me.
Maybe someone local will have better luck.
10 days later
I'm your Huckleberry
jamesinc changed the title to [sold] [VCV website] 1979 242GT auto $4k negotiable Lalor VIC .
SOLD! Good to see another one rescued!
Spac now that it's made the 800 km journey back home, short term will just be to get it registered and clean it up a little and just enjoy it. Longer term, hopefully get in and rebuild it. Not going to rush anything though, I've wanted one of these for 20 years after having an 83 240GL as my first car.