1979 Volvo 242 DL 5-Speed
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Listed bypeteryan11
Portland, Oregon 97220Manual
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Summary
This 1979 Volvo 242 DL has been retrofitted with an M47 five-speed manual transmission and received an engine overhaul with forged pistons. It shows 161k miles (odometer currently inoperative) and features a repainted white exterior over black leatherette interior, refinished 15" Virgo wheels, and numerous recent mechanical upgrades including suspension, brakes, and exhaust components.
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Sep 1, '26
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1 appearance- 9/1/2026Bring a TrailerSold· this listing$9k
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peteryan11 @kretz with all of the extensive mechanical restoration work done to this vehicle, I hope you could find something ... View more
volvo240s Another one that I helped build at Torslanda in Goteborg. Some had a note under the dash: built in Sweden by a ... View more
peteryan11 So I decided to do a compression test today and got amazing results! 205 PSI on all 4 cylinders. Here are some ... View more
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