You need this: A Volvo 142 project ready to be brought back to life

Colin
By Colin Wood
Sep 13, 2023 | Volvo, Project car, Cars For Sale, Volvo 142

Photography Courtesy Craigslist

Still have empty space in your garage? Why not fill it with this Volvo 142 project car?

The 142 is billed as a non-running car, though does come with a “running, carbureted b20 engine.”

The seller also says the Volvo comes with at least most of the things needed to make it roadworthy once again, including engine tune-up parts, rust patch panels, IPD suspension components and trim for the interior and exterior.

Find this 1973 Volvo 142located in the San Francisco Bay Area for sale on Craigslist for $2600.

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Comments
Captdownshift (Forum Supporter)
Captdownshift (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/13/23 12:21 p.m.

A gentlemen's rallycrosser and ice racer in the making

Kreb (Forum Supporter)
Kreb (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
9/13/23 12:24 p.m.

You just had to post one within 5 miles of my house, didn't you?!

 

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
9/13/23 12:36 p.m.

In reply to Kreb (Forum Supporter) :

Better your house than mine. wink

Streetwiseguy
Streetwiseguy MegaDork
9/13/23 1:04 p.m.

240 wheels, not an E.  And, I never liked that green.

Whew...

11110000
11110000 Reader
9/13/23 1:11 p.m.

In reply to Streetwiseguy :

Early 240 dash and steering wheel, too.  '67 - '93 100 and 200 series are like legos in that regard.

hobiercr
hobiercr GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
9/13/23 1:17 p.m.
Kreb (Forum Supporter) said:

You just had to post one within 5 miles of my house, didn't you?!

 

You're welcome?

myusdmcavalier
myusdmcavalier New Reader
9/13/23 1:23 p.m.

a perfect classic rally car right here, like that old saab project that was here.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
9/13/23 1:24 p.m.
Captdownshift (Forum Supporter) said:

A gentlemen's rallycrosser and ice racer in the making

Old ITB car, too. 

DavyZ
DavyZ New Reader
9/13/23 1:25 p.m.

This model is on my bucket list to modify and make into a very special road racer.  I have owned 240's, but never a 140 series.  

rattfink81
rattfink81 Reader
9/13/23 7:18 p.m.

had a 1973(if I remember right) 144e, it was Auto but it was a cool fun car. Ended up trading for a 1989 240 5spd which also was a fun car but in my opinion lacked some of the classic style.

Wish I still had either one.

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