Character > Speed
1975 Volvo 242 DL
For someone more interested in character than speed this Texas based Volvo is a lot of bang for your buck. A lot of crap was taken care of recently like transmission rebuild, alternator and brakes which means the next owner gets to focus on making this thing look as clean as a hipster's prized Japanese market only mono Beatles record.
Get new or refurbished headlight housings, fix up the grill, buff out the paint, get some interior bits and a roof rack. When all is said and done the 242 would look fresher than a Schwinn Paramount with white deep V's and a Brooks saddle...am I right? Atticus knows what I'm talkin' bout.
Hipster jokes aside, the 242 may not be any kind of fast but it can charm with the best (the best being Neil Patrick Harris and select vintage VW's). This Volvo has always been a Texas car, the owner has records of the work done and the miles really aren't bad. (131,033) PLUS you can play your favorite 8 tracks in the original stereo system!!
Pros
- Volvo reliability
- Stands out while not being obnoxious
Not-so Pros
- Needs a little work to become awesome
- Have to like biking to fit in
- Atticus's will talk to you
cylinders: 4 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
paint color: green
size: mid-size
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: sedan