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1979 Volvo 242 GT

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Listed byTRD_OKC
Edmond, Oklahoma 73013168,000 milesManual
SoldFeb 17, 2022
Sold for$18,000

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Summary
This 1979 Volvo 242 GT, showing 168k miles, was acquired by the seller after being featured on BaT and subsequently refurbished, including a repaint in silver and reupholstered black cloth interior. It features a rebuilt 2. 1L inline-four with an IPD VX camshaft kit, a four-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive, and a modified suspension with IPD sport springs and Bilstein struts.
More details
Notable equipment includes a GT-specific flat hood, 15″ Virgo wheels, air conditioning, and a sunroof.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
16 (18%)
9/1/2026
Color
Silver
8 (9%)
7/29/2025
Transmission
56 (64%)
9/1/2026
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Listing history

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  • 2/17/2022
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    $18k
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Top Comments
Three_Pedals These are fantastic handling vehicles. RWD with a stick and 50/50 weight distribution makes for a very neutral ... View more
JPSBGT I bought this same GT for my wife. If not for it she would not be here today. No way she should have survived the ... View more
GlenK Just after I graduated from College in the late 70sI got a job selling used cars and Volvos. When these came out they ... View more
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