I've only had one really serious accident and that was 35 years ago in a 760 GLE. Aquaplaned at around 120 km/h. Catapulted into the air through a ditch and rolled over several times. Came to a stop on the wheels. The engine and radio were still running. Ignition off, seat belt removed, door opened without any problems and got out. Apart from painful red marks on my shoulder from the seat belt, no external injuries. The next morning it was as if I had aching muscles all over my body. The Volvo was beyond repair, but it saved my life.

Hi Marc, as an avid subscriber to your channel I have owned and do own many classic Minis. However I have just seen this video which is great. I have today bought a Y reg pre production RC50. Chassis No 155 so was nice to watch this. Cheers. Mark.

Good work guys, a nice usable practical classic (with a nod to the resto cal boys)

Absolutely over the moon with the wagon mate, what a trip home! Thank you again

you can get parts from a junk yard to fix it

had my v70 p2 2.4 170 petrol auto facelift 4 years now and i love it . have spent a small fortune on it to get it imaculate inside and out, people often comment on how clean it is . i have just fitted a new steering wheel, half leather and alcantara a bit thicker with large thumb grips. the old one was badly worn guess the previous one owner had a ring on his right hand. new front door seals still available from volvo. front bumper and spoiler repainted with new fog lights, bumper removed, so all new clips and top rubber seal all from volvo. new horns as bumper off, new condensor as it was in poor condition and a good clean up before reasembly . wheels refurbished new bolts and cenre caps, and a nice set of michelin crossclimates, and a bunch of other stuff. its nearly there now just a couple of jobs to do. i know what you are thinking as so many people have said to me you must be mad, but its cheaper than buying a modern pile of junk. i do have another car and i own a garage . but i just love my old volvo and i drive it most of the time. is that sad.

Thank you for including my L88LVO 940 twice 😆

Incredible job, Marc. Loving the series, as I love every episode. Somewhat behind again, a difficult year, lost dad on 1st September after a 5.5 year battle with heart, lung, and kidney failure. Keep up the great work, I can see from the thumbnails that you are... 😊

I do like the paint finish. It really suits the car.

My mini was that colour, it's Sandglow. Bought mine in 1982, it was an "S" reg,1978, no rust, £1000.You done well here, nice work.

Just amazing results while keeping the character of the car. This thing looks so good! Need to try that ovatrol on my 240!

Another good episode - thank you. I’m really pleased you have got the motorcar running and riding. I think the wheels really suit the 240. Well done. Alan

Excellent work team Marc!

BMW after 160tkm... spend few hundred of money... after 300tkm with volvo do not even think to open the bonnet...

The projects not over yet but its finally driving. Lots of small things now but the hard parts done.

Looking awesome my favourite looking Volvo 👍

Awsome done

It’s a fantastic car. Ready for anything… almost.

What a transformation! Great job guys! You have done an amazing work to this point! So close to finally hitting the road!🎉🎉🎉

Looks really cool, good work gents 👍

Looks so good now compared to when you first got her, and she drives, result!!

Congratulations!

My Nan bought 2 early 80's big bumper 244 saloons in the early 90's. Brown and one Blue. My Dad her son had the blue one, with a GLT leather interior. We had the scruffy one that a dog had eaten the rear seat headrests/ top but still comfy but blew blue smoke on startup. Around a year later needed a 4WD and bought a Subaru Bratt pickup and 1600cc MK1 subaru as moved one mile off road in Herefordshire. Auctioned the 244 at Leominster car auctions and got £200 more than my Nan had paid for it. Blue one sadly my Dad killed it by not putting antifreeze in and cracked the block and core plug!

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Not finished watching it yet but I spy a sneaky volvo beside jackmans. Great to see it drive under its own steam mate.

Well done! You guys seem to be having entirely too much fun. Did you ever figure out what that squealing noise was? One of you said alternator, but I seem to recall it making that noise when first started before the alternator belt was on. Keep up the good work!

Wow, that’s the first time I have seen the picture of her parked up, you should be so proud of yourself that you have saved this Volvo and she looks amazing. I must admit I hated those wheels, but she deserves some bling. Also good to see your mates helping out. Well worth the watch. 🏆🏆🏆

Gotta love mystery noises 😂

You’ve done well matey! ❤

Great to see it driving, long time coming but has had loads of work done to it. Great effort!

My old Mum’s boyfriend kindly lent us his 245 wagon back in the eighties to take on holiday to Wales. (Apart from my late father’s 74 Granada Ghia Estate) It was one of the most comfortable cars we’d ever traveled in those days…lovely cars 👍❤️

I think that horn could use some WD40…

(After fitting the rad and hoses back in, I thought it was a virtual masterstroke also putting some water in!) Genius lads! 😁👍

Marc how about going “the whole hog” and get two more council paving slaps to go in front of the garage doors! 😂🤣

I think those bbs style wheels look really good on the Volvo. 👌

Very nice to also see Mrs S in the background today! 👍👍👍

There’s not too many cars left in the world where there’s enough room in the engine bay for an engine, and a fifteen stone man!

That thing looks absolutely stunning in the daylight. Proper surf wagon vibes with the wooden roof rack and wheels 👌

Is that another blue Volvo outside