1979 Volvo 242 DL 4 spd manual "flat hood" , (240 122 140 544 1800)

1979 Volvo 242

I'm a Volvo collector and acquired this rare manual 4 speed 242 flat hood this year from another Virginia based collector. You can see a good description of the car before I bought it as it was listed in October 2022 on BarnFinds.com. Go to www.barnfinds.com and search "1979 Volvo 242".
The color is called "Lexington green" and is a super rare one year only color. I've collected Volvo's since the late 1970's and this is the only Lexington green 242 I've ever seen in person. It has an excellent respray of the original paint with some typical nicks and paint blemishes but is in overall excellent condition. No rust.
The odometer shows 132k miles but the odometer is not working and the speedometer bounces around a bit. This is a common issue with these 240 series cars. I have determined that the odometer issue is in the cluster while the speedo issue is definitely a cable issue. The clear Virginia title shows mileage as "exempt". All other gauges work- even the clock.
Glass all around is excellent and windows roll up and down as they should. The windshield rubber trim had some overspray so I obtained a new rubber valence. The original chrome and new rubber trim is there but it still needs to be attached better (I have the new clips). New window scrapers on both front windows.
Suspension:new Bilstein B4 shocks at all four wheelsB&G lowering springs
*** IMPORTANT NOTE: The car is being sold with the original refurbished stock 14 inch wheels, rare Volvo center caps, trim rings and brand new tires (including new spare). The original wheels are shown in the first group of photos. Some of the photos show the car with Volvo Virgo wheels which have since been removed.
New brake rotors and pads all around
Clutch is all new/rebuilt in the last 500 milesnew fuel tanknew batterycomplete Kjet tune up including new hoses, filters, seals and gaskets where replacement was needed.new radiator hoses and coolant flushnew steering racktiming belt service 3/2023 (see photo)
I have about $8,000 in parts and service receipts (all completed in the last 500 miles) NOT including paint
The interior is excellent. The back seat is the original black cloth. The front seats are very comfortable new Corbeau sport seats. A new black carpet kit was installed when the front seats were replaced. There's a new aftermarket in dash Kenwood stereo with new speakers in the rear decklid and front side door panels. The dash has a new plastic dash cap that fits snugly. The trunk is exceptionally clean with new carpet and a new spare tire.
No a/c (and this car did not come with a/c)
The car starts up and runs great. There is no overdrive so the 4-speed manual is great around town but potential buyers wanting to do extended 70+ mph highway driving may want to consider adding OD. The driving experience (with the lowering springs and new shocks) is tight and firm in the turns- a really fun driving experience that I'd compare to the BMW 2002.
Garaged in Central Virginia near Charlottesville. Fly in and drive it home or I am happy to work with your shipper... and can recommend a shipping broker I've used many times. Personal inspections are encouraged and can be set up with an appointment. Happy to answer any questions sent via email through Ebay. Deposit is non-refundable. Serious buyers only.

• Make: Volvo
• Model: 242
• Type: Coupe
• Doors: 2
• Year: 1979
• Mileage: 132000
• VIN: VC24245M3144478
• Color: Green
• Engine size: B21E
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: 2WD
• Interior color: Black
• Drive side: Left-Hand Drive
• Vehicle Title: Clean
Want to buy? Contact seller!