jrflying
jrflying New Reader
2/15/12 7:09 p.m.

I was browsing craigslist here in Houston and found something that I thought one of you might like. If I had the time and money this car would have an LsX in it quickly.

83 Volvo 242

Streetwiseguy
Streetwiseguy SuperDork
2/15/12 7:14 p.m.

The odometer must have broken a very long time ago. Blown up with 90k?

11110000
11110000 Reader
2/15/12 9:04 p.m.

That's one of the rare Homologation models from '83. It might have been worth a (tiny) premium if it was intact, but no reason now not to throw in a more modern powerplant. If you don't like the LSx approach, drop in a Volvo turbo-six from an S80.

mad_machine
mad_machine GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
2/15/12 9:19 p.m.
Streetwiseguy wrote: The odometer must have broken a very long time ago. Blown up with 90k?

It's a turbo.. who knows how abused it was.

I always liked the flatnose/flat hood volvos.

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