Severely Neglected Volvo 240 Turbo- We saved it!

[@Eurohaus1965]

Your wife seems very understanding and supportive. Cool car!

[@DeanofMachines]

She definitely puts up with a lot!

[@uroskostic8570]

that car is a jewel @@DeanofMachines

[@bgee461]

When the lady asks how the oceans would look... that's a keeper 😊

[@DeanofMachines]

@@bgee461 She's got great taste for sure!

[@DeanofMachines]

@@uroskostic8570 You can say that again!

[@mortimergladbreath]

Wow! What a rare find! I vote for a complete restoration of this gem!

[@DeanofMachines]

I like the way you think! I’ve been itching for a paint project…

[@avryptickle]

We’re going to need to see that.

[@mds2465]

I second this idea!!!

[@Charles-de9xt]

The worst moment of the month for your wife is when you open your mouth and said "Honey, I think I like this car".. She's amazing and you are passionate.. amazing videos!

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you! Im lucky to have her as part of the team of life!

[@Domitarou_Taiyaki]

I've been a volvo fan for nearly 30 years but never see 242 turbo in Japan. Good to found your video. Hope you will enjoy. Cheers!

[@DeanofMachines]

Hello there! Many years ago I lived in Kanagawa and Okinawa! Welcome to my channel, I hope you stay!

[@NativeMainer53]

Your wife cracks me up, she gets you! Pushing the car, pulling the jack you are one lucky guy. Great find.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@NativeMainer53 we don’t want any slackers around here! She knows I can’t make everything and gets a genuine kick out of seeing all that I get myself into!

[@MrEsaleniuc]

My brother has a 242 with the “toy bumpers” that is equally patina’d but in a port wine red. He’s swapping a big turbo and a ton of other things. Super cool to see such a cool barn find of a hard to find 242 variant. Hope it’s running in the next video, these are definitely worth preserving!

[@DeanofMachines]

We have a lot of parts around here to make it a driver! Im not looking to make it incredibly fast but reliability is my ultimate goal. The wiring is mostly non existent. Squirrels ate it all!

[@volvosruinedmylife]

Plan on replacing the harness or going standalone.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@volvosruinedmylife I'm attempting to repair the fender harnesses and will probably replace the engine harness.

[@ChrisHealey-q2i]

Brit here, nearly brought a 260 2 dr years ago wish I had one bad ass looking Volvo.

[@DeanofMachines]

They are cool little cars!

[@mayflowerlash11]

Nice! 242, Virgos, turbo, tan leather seats, power mirrors. I am not wild about the colour black. Now I am really turning green with envy. Keep the Virgos, they suit the model. Lots of work but it will be a satisfying ride when done.

[@DeanofMachines]

I hope it will be a driver when I am done with it!

[@justblairthompson]

Dark metallic grey is the colour for 240s. They look stunning

[@DeanofMachines]

Its a good color for surree!!

[@arnekongtorplier4716]

Nice find! Congrats on finally getting a 242 and one that seems to be really complete!

[@DeanofMachines]

This is the most expensive non running car I have ever bought!

[@itsmephil2255]

Well, the 1 thing you can say is your dedication to the marque is 2nd to none And your S/O is right, would look awesome in black

[@DeanofMachines]

Its getting to the point where I need to pull the tdi out of the Jeep and put a redblock in it!!

[@itsmephil2255]

@@DeanofMachines I'm afraid being from the UK....I don't know what a redblock is 🤔

[@ShawnTheGreek]

@@itsmephil2255all Volvo engine blocks of the same basic design were painted red at the factory. From the 60’s through the 90’s.

[@itsmephil2255]

@@ShawnTheGreek ahhhhh right, that's understandable 👍

[@CB-xr1eg]

Pretty sure she said "bitchin'" 😋

[@alexandernevalainen]

nice find! there used to be a lot of 242 here in Sweden 15 years ago but now most of them have either been turned into rebar or became rally/folkrace cars that will never legally drive on the road again outside of racing(except some rally groups can legally be on the road). if it gets to the scrapyard you can't put it on the road again, it can be parted out and then have to be crushed

[@DeanofMachines]

That's the sad reality of these cars. In the US most people do not like old Volvos so the 2 door cars were scrapped years ago.

[@jansverrehakonsholm2492]

You found the unicorn of 240s ,

[@DeanofMachines]

Its my very first unicorn!!

[@o2car864]

Love to see people that gives love to old volvo cars, they are nice to drive and fun to tune!

[@DeanofMachines]

Our newest car is 14 years old! Everything we have is weird old something or other. They have much more personality!

[@andersskog7589]

Nice! 242 turbos are kind of unobtainium here in sweden. They were only sold in the us so only a few has been imported back here. Real unicorns!

[@DeanofMachines]

Its always interesting to hear that fact. You would think, of all places, Sweden would have the good ones!

[@andersskog7589]

@@DeanofMachines yes we have 244 and 245 turbos but not 242. Dont think they were sold in europe at all. Just usa and maybe canada.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@andersskog7589 I do know they were in Canada also. What a peculiar situation.

[@PedroSousa-b6i]

Tenbemtenhovovopedro

[@TrmndsFlash]

i just got my 82 242 dl!! im so excited to start my volvo journey

[@DeanofMachines]

Yess!!!!! Save the Volvos!!!!!!! Tag me on insta if you share it!

[@TrmndsFlash]

@@DeanofMachines it’s red!! Have it in the shop right now so once I get it on the road I’m most definitely doing a photoshoot 😂

[@DeanofMachines]

@@TrmndsFlash Congrats my friend! It will feel great to drive it when you are done working on it.

[@hansc8433]

Wow, that’s a nice one! These 242 Turbos (if you can find one) sell for north of 25,000 euro (27,000 usd) in decent shape, at least where I live. Please save it, they’re becoming rarer every year.

[@DeanofMachines]

We saved it! Its in the garage

[@cristiansinsou]

Très belle voiture elle mérite une seconde vie avec une belle peinture bravo on attend le résultat plus de vidéo de restauration de véhicules automobiles Paris France

[@DeanofMachines]

You are absolutely right! It deserves all the new paint and all the hard work!!!

[@Fresh-tw7ev]

Your neighbors are patient.

[@DeanofMachines]

I am very thankful for them

[@mayflowerlash11]

The black looks nice when wet and shiny. So when you repaint it, make it high gloss. very nice.

[@DeanofMachines]

Basecoat clear coat all the way!

[@brunorodrigues4588]

Here in Portugal, if this car were restored, it would be worth a lot of money because it is rare and would be worth more if it had a manual gearbox.

[@DeanofMachines]

That's the case here in the USA. I do have parts to make it manual.

[@robray6408]

nice save, can't wait to see you fix it up.

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you! It'll be a fun restoration for sure!

[@southdennismotorsports]

Damn that thing is clean and straight under that dirt! And dry! Pretty amazing for sitting outside for however long. Always glad to see a 242 get saved! This video makes me want to work on mine!

[@DeanofMachines]

I highly recommend it! Im learning Kjet for the first time with this one

[@southdennismotorsports]

@@DeanofMachines Nice! I'll probably never learn K-Jet lol. Mine is a bare shell with a B6304 and some ITBs waiting to go in it. My last 2 Redblocks were LH2.4 and I don't plan on owning another Redblock in the future unless it's carbureted and in an Amazon wagon lol

[@DeanofMachines]

@@southdennismotorsports I can't lie, I love ITBs.

[@southdennismotorsports]

@@DeanofMachines meeeee tooooo. I've driven Kyle's car before and hoooo buddy is it CHOICE. The plan for my 242 is to be going enough by 2027 for the Volvo 100th anniversary. So hopefully it'll make it to mountain meet around then too!

[@DeanofMachines]

@@southdennismotorsports I like the way that sounds!!

[@tobiasa3416]

A Classic Volvo. I’m from Sweden and I really looking forward to the next video.

[@DeanofMachines]

Welcome to the party! We are very excited about the our new 242.

[@Duell-850R]

You guys are a real team! Love the 242 Turbo

[@DeanofMachines]

Shes the best help I could want!

[@TheMilkman740GL]

I just got my 240 turbo wagon today myself, thanks for the video!

[@DeanofMachines]

Congrats on the turbo wagon!

[@Darthvolvo]

Welcome to the 242 club!

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you! It's an honor to be apart of such a prestigious crowd!

[@miguell1018]

I have a 1982 VOLVO DL with a manual transmission. I bought it new and plan to keep it until I die. It is more than a car, it is part of me.

[@DeanofMachines]

They are very cool little cars!!

[@AndreasLarsson95]

Your neighbours must love you and your car collection 😂

[@DeanofMachines]

I hope they do! It's a great collection!

[@AndreasLarsson95]

@@DeanofMachines yeah, Volvos are special.

[@volvosruinedmylife]

@@DeanofMachines surprised you haven't been reported to code inforcememt. Lol

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Dude this thing is a once in a life time find! I absolutely love it!

[@DeanofMachines]

I am VERY lucky to have the friends I do!

[@ShawnTheGreek]

“I’ll need to vacuum the engine bay before pressure washing”. - proceeds to pressure wash engine bay.

[@DeanofMachines]

That part always makes me chuckle. I genuinely wanted to wait but had the equipment out ready to go so give it a quick spritz!

[@lunkanx7804]

Dean,you are adicted to Volvo!😉👍

[@DeanofMachines]

I think thats an understatement!!

Definitely hope to see this thing at mountain meet! Especially with the oceans 😉

[@DeanofMachines]

Fingers crossed! It'll happen!

[@southdennismotorsports]

Ohhhh good point! I'll be there again this year finally. I'd love to see this car there!

[@oriancunningham]

Thats a sharp looking car, never seen an old 2 door turbo volvo. Nice find!

[@DeanofMachines]

Thanks! These are considerably rare now.

[@stephenhanford5139]

Can't wait to see the next video. As a Volvo fan & a detailer ... This is right up my street 👌

[@DeanofMachines]

More to come!

[@ЕвгенийШепелев-ь6ь]

Это не просто Вольво 240! Сейчас это достаточно редкая версия купе!

[@DeanofMachines]

"This is not just a Volvo 240! Now this is a rather rare coupe version!" You are correct! This car is not very common here in the USA.

[@mrcarrepairman]

That 242 Turbo is amazing. Want it!

[@bgee461]

Great video! Your passion needs to be shared and supported

[@DeanofMachines]

I appreciate that! We have more in the pipeline headed your way!!

[@gregmooradian3711]

Nice Volvo. Had one like that years ago. 240 Turbo. That one looks like a keeper.

[@DeanofMachines]

I am excited to announce that I will be keeping it!

[@trevorah94]

Just bought the exact same car 4 months ago, 82 242 glt on virgos, it’s my first Volvo and I’m loving the thing had to swap the turbo to a t3/t4 both fuel filters, the fuel line and she’s kicking pretty reliably. Gotta wc t5 to swap in her and then it’s harness and microsquirt time 😅 excited to see your build!

[@DeanofMachines]

Yessss!!!! Save the 242! Im going to mess with the CIS for a little bit. Not sure if Ill go aftermarket ECU. I do know that it will get manual swapped.

[@RocketSailing]

Had a 244 Turbo that I equipped with everything group A turbo, intercooler. Everything R-Sport option that could be bought. Think I sold it in 1992. Plenty project you have there. Regards from Sweden .

[@DeanofMachines]

I bet that was a fun little car!

[@RocketSailing]

@@DeanofMachines yeah. Was young and used it to its potential, back then. Also lost my driving licence for a year. That turbo lag was too fun. :)

[@DeanofMachines]

@@RocketSailing Man, I feel like if you didn't lose your license a few times as a kid you weren't living!

[@tonycarrozza4873]

Cool car.....I like all square body cars.....It will be interesting to see this one moving forward....😃 LOVED the broken jack comment she made!!! 🤣

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you! We can't wait to get it running!!

[@aafrequency5403]

I had a lime-green 4 door version as my 1st car, from a family friend. Had the Virgo alloy wheels just like yours, which I attempted to refinish with silver paint. The car needed a lot of work that I couldn't afford to do at the time. Always wanted to find one of these again and refurbish it for nostalgia's sake. I'd do some minor updates and lower it about 2".

[@DeanofMachines]

They are pretty cool old cars but definitely can be expensive to keep going! Thanks for stopping by the channel!

[@karlbenz4925]

Gratulation Dean! That's what I call crusty Gold. I think you could restore the Virgos, should come up nice and suit the look. Keep the patina and polish/replace stainless and rubbers if needed, you have a real gem here mate. Can't wait to see the result over many many videos. On ya!

[@DeanofMachines]

This one is going to be long term. Its going to require a lot of special order parts…

[@karlbenz4925]

I'll get the popcorn@@DeanofMachines 😄

[@brunorodrigues4588]

In Portugal we had the 440 Turbo and the 480 Turbo, but from what I know, the 240 Turbo, I don't think it should be rare or unheard of.

[@DeanofMachines]

Some countries never got it. Here in the USA they weren’t exactly rare. But they were very uncommon. Today, in 2024, most of them have rusted away and are long gone.

[@janfredriklarsen9698]

Found yourself a treasure there.❤️

[@DeanofMachines]

I can definitely agree!! It will take some work but I think we can save it!

[@thomasteigen2793]

That’s a keeper! Very rare cars, at least in my country Norway. Looking forward to the next video of it.

[@DeanofMachines]

I hope it stays around for a while!!

[@gannicus1251]

Congratulations Dean, that is a super score!! Love that car!!

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you! What would you do? Paint it?

[@gannicus1251]

Definitely paint it. To find another one in that condition it’s going to be dificult. I would paint it, manual tremec conversion. And refresh turbo goodies or upgrade the turbo sistem. Definitely a dream volvo car for is entusiasts

[@algarcia7893]

Dean, definitely a keeper. I had an 81 just like this one. Black paint faded mainly due to over polishing and compounding before I realized the paint was being damaged. Was a 1st year Turbo, M46 w/OD, had the silver cloth interior with black carpet. Bought it new, Savanah Intl Motors, don't know if they're still in business? Kept it 20 years, around 195k miles, and like a dummy sold it in 2001. Have a silver 1984 Turbo now with 260k and would definitely keep the 82 you found, especially if the floors are clean. The trunk buckets usually rot some but can be fixed. The Virgo wheels are nice and original, I'd get them balanced and painted back to the original silver. Other areas to watch out for is rust around the front windshield. I couldn't tell from the video, but yours looked okay? Finally, I'd find an intercooler kit on Turbobricks or other Volvo sites or junk yard finds as the extra horsepower really helps. Hope the auto tragic tranny works well, my two 242s have been M46s. Please paint her and get her back on the road. This one looks to be mostly all original. Enjoy your channel!

[@DeanofMachines]

@@gannicus1251 I like the way you think!

[@DeanofMachines]

@@algarcia7893 20 years with a car is a looooong time. At some point they gotta go! The car came with an intercooler, I also have another spare. Have manual swap parts, have turbo parts. Car is SUPER clean underneath. Thanks for the love and support! Cheers

[@hbhmhbhm]

Looks like a cheap respray that has been done over the original silver paint. When you lifted the carpets the floorpans were silver. Black does look good though. Good luck with the restoration.

[@DeanofMachines]

Its an original black car believe it or not!

[@marcinbujok7388]

Hey Dean. What a great score! Cleaned up nicely! Looking forward to k-jet extravaganza! 😂

[@DeanofMachines]

Im hoping to have a good experience with kjet. If not then we can rotary swap it!

[@affordablevs]

That's a rare beast in any country! I don't think I have ever seen one in the UK? Looks great though, I would do a resto and keep the original wheels on it, so its as stock. Great find!!

[@DeanofMachines]

I wonder if anyone has “sales stats” of some sort!

[@simonleyman9290]

nice car mate my grandads one is still in his garage but its strange my grandad was never a petrol head but it has a high pressure turbo not a low pressure one it was a flying machine

[@DeanofMachines]

I love people like that! Not really a wrench guy but got the turbo car to have the good one. It's understandable!

[@davidblood9882]

Excellent find! I’m looking back and wondering why I let mine go……… I was warned. Keep it and enjoy it.

[@DeanofMachines]

Cars come and go myfriend. You made the best decision you could at that time!

[@Carlos.G]

Put a coat of lacquer over it as is and get it mechanically sorted. Be a great daily. I’d love this

[@DeanofMachines]

I like the way you think!!

[@JagMan78]

Interesting car! Here in Sweden there were only 244 and 245 with Turbo-engines. 242s with Turbos must have been all exported.

[@DeanofMachines]

I learned about that in a comment yesterday! I'm very surprised you did not get the 242 turbo.

[@janfredriklarsen9698]

@@DeanofMachines they are very rare cars, even in America. I just got offered 35000$ for mine . ❤️

[@DeanofMachines]

@@janfredriklarsen9698 Don't sell!! Keep it for life!

[@MegaRetr]

240 Turbo great car thanks for this video

[@DeanofMachines]

Love 240 turbos!!

[@SwedishEmpire1700]

What the... was that car put outdoors like the day before? No volvo i ever seen have survived that nicely outdoors here in Sweden.

[@DeanofMachines]

I’m originally from the northern USA and the climate there is similar to Sweden! Cold and snowy. Cars rust very fast and I don’t recall seeing any Volvo 242 in the 90s. They rusted sooo fast. I am in the southern USA now and cars survive much better!

[@skiboat777]

Yea I got lucky last year and found an 83 244 turbo the greatest thing is I can get all the parts I need on ipd

[@DeanofMachines]

We are very fortunate to have as many parts companies as we do!

[@johnlorrieboskovic2836]

Sweet! Looking forward to seeing her return to Deanworthiness! I am a bit disappointed though, that you did not snag the golf cart. I had a mental image of you riding around the Estate with your pointer checking on the condition of the collection.

[@DeanofMachines]

John, thats a fantastic idea!!! The wind through my crocs!. Rusty 240s lined up down the tree line. Not a lawn care enthusiast to be heard!!! Some day maybe.

[@johnlorrieboskovic2836]

@@DeanofMachines You could put a Red Motor in it and...

[@DeanofMachines]

@@johnlorrieboskovic2836 That's a great idea!

[@paulsheehan2998]

Wow What a find! I'm more talking about your wife, but the car is awesome too. Where do I find one? A wife like that?

[@DeanofMachines]

Low DTI and a huge dedication to terrible cars.

[@paulsheehan2998]

@@DeanofMachines You've done extremely well mate Congratulations

[@ShawnTheGreek]

Yes, full paint. Maybe we can do both our 242s black at the same time. I’m going to powder coat my Virgos bronze-ish gold, then gold pinstripe. A la John Player Special racing livery from the 1980’s. A period-correct mod.

[@DeanofMachines]

That might be the perfect combo! I'm concerned about 15in tire sizes though :(

[@john242ti]

@@DeanofMachines That's why I went Hydra on my cars. Selection of performance tires was much better even as far back as 2004. Supposedly there's a better selection in the 205/55R15 size, though.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@john242ti Even 15's the selection is minimal. Not everything needs 20 inch wheels!

[@paliacho9]

Great car. Great find.

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you!!

[@Roylevis]

Take care of it, switch oils 2 times a year and these will last you a lifetime. If you crash it, you might crack earth in half thou :D

[@DeanofMachines]

The 240 is one of my favorite cars ever!

[@POVwithRC]

It's got a snail. Hell yeah.

[@DeanofMachines]

Raise hail praise snail!

[@volvo744ti]

Nice find looking forward to more progress. since we never got the 242 turbo in sweden.

[@DeanofMachines]

I did not know this!!! Thank you!

[@kwqd54]

Make it two tone. Silver on black..... Nice save.

[@DeanofMachines]

That's an interesting thought... I'll put it on the board!

[@JJMcLoo]

Замечательная машина. Жаль таких сейчас не делают. Успехов вам в востановлении. Буду следить за ней.

[@DeanofMachines]

"Wonderful car. It's a shame they don't make things like this anymore. Good luck to you in your recovery. I'll keep an eye on her." I appreciate the love! 240's were made a very special way. They are perfect!

[@jplock-mg8mx]

This seem to be a very good one to me... No major rust... complete original car... I wish i could find one like that around here with that CIS B21FT engine.

[@DeanofMachines]

Its taken a loooong time for me to find one I liked enough to buy. Just keep an eye out and be ready. This one came to me after another deal fell through and I was telling a friend about it. You never know!

[@ianwheeler7903]

The 242 looks great in grey and black 🤣

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you! We think so too :)

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

That's a beauty. Would love one like that but they are all but impossible to find in the UK. I've seen two. One for about £22,000 ($28,000) in mint condition, and a totally rotten one for about £1,000 ($1,300) and nothing in between.

[@DeanofMachines]

Its been tough finding one that I was comfortable with. This one just kind of fell into my lap. Do you really play the Gramophone?

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

@@DeanofMachines I inherited a collection from my late father that was his grand fathers. It goes back to 1904. I don't really listen to them but did upload many of the unusual ones to my KZbin channel. Some are quite rare and are the only copies known to exist.

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

My oldest is from 1903 - which really blows my mind, though it sounds awful. I have some from 1908 that sound much better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJbQmIuiet6dmrM

[@DeanofMachines]

@@TheGramophoneGirl That's really cool!!! The namesake of this youtube channel is based on my interest of all mechanized things which include antique instruments! The Volvos just seem to get the most love and match what I'm doing most recently. You've got a new subscriber!

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

@@DeanofMachines thank you, appreciate it.

[@sugiuwara4266]

Omg rare and beautiful car, I wish I could find one near my home in the same conditions

[@DeanofMachines]

They are hard to find!! It took a long time searching before I found this one.

[@sugiuwara4266]

​@@DeanofMachines Yeah i guess so, never put it to trash i swear. And good luck for the repairs as a supportive volvo fan !

[@DeanofMachines]

@@sugiuwara4266 thank you!!! Fortunately I have many parts!!

[@sugiuwara4266]

@@DeanofMachines hell yeah, I just got bought a Volvo 340 diesel today and drove it across france, man it's so good

[@DeanofMachines]

@ that sounds like a great trip!!

[@volvosruinedmylife]

About time you got a real 240.

[@DeanofMachines]

Right? This is actually the first 242 I have ever sat in.

[@volvosruinedmylife]

@DeanofMachines my first volvo was a 1986 244, then I found a clean 744na that I still have. When I went to buy it the guy turned out to have a buch of old volvos. My 1982 242 glt turbo was half under a car cover in a car port. I asked him if he wanted to sell it. I had to have a turbo two door. He was like I might someday. Then 3 years later he calls Mr up and tells me it's running and for sale. Patience is always the answer.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@volvosruinedmylife That's awesome! What a cool story. I like to think that every has that kind of luck at some point. Patience is key!

[@dheitz5830]

I have never seen paint just fall off like that

[@DeanofMachines]

Single stage paint thats gotten super old and baked will just rub off. The majority of the black color on the top before washing was debris and mold from years of sitting. Sort of like our silver 244, looked black on top.

[@gabrielbryntesson7071]

You have a good taste in Cars! Greetings from Sweden were it came from! 😊

[@DeanofMachines]

Hello again! I appreciate all of your comments! Honestly, I really enjoy seeing you comment on all the videos. It means you love these cars as much as I do!!

[@pellepp9628]

Imagine finding that here in sweden, worth a lot of money😊

[@DeanofMachines]

I could only imagine!!! I would love to road trip through Sweden!

[@chriswarren2599]

Cool car. Love the front. Rare too.

[@DeanofMachines]

Previously, I have claimed to dislike this front end. I will admit it's growing on me.

[@elliotrawstrone6137]

Really cool car. I hadn't seen a 242 before, I was aware of the Bertone ones but this is really cool. Love the big turbo badges. My parents had a 240 estate in England back in the 90s. I think restore to best would be cool. Have a subscribe, looks like u love your volvos! I finished an 8yr classic mini resto last yr

[@DeanofMachines]

Welcome to the channel! We are a little sick in the head with Volvos. I could have worse habits!

[@familyrcvideosds3680]

Wow fantastic find wish I was that lucky !

[@DeanofMachines]

They are out there! Just have to look constantly for years!

[@Garrett053]

Wow. That is 14k $ upwards here in norway.

[@DeanofMachines]

It's amazing how valuable these cars have become!

[@importantlookingpirate]

242! 😊Very nice!

[@DeanofMachines]

Only the finest of sports cars around here!

[@davebancroft]

You lucky bastard! Peak 240 chic :-)

[@DeanofMachines]

I'm very fortunate that it fell into my lap!

[@enjoythesho1992]

I bet you was a fan of the movie the frightners growing up it has that cool old 59 volvo in it

[@DeanofMachines]

I have never heard of it but now I need to find it!!

[@enjoythesho1992]

@@DeanofMachines holy moly go watch it it is a 90s cult classic

[@DeanofMachines]

@@enjoythesho1992 I will I will!!

[@longautomotive]

Paint is only original once.

[@DeanofMachines]

This is very true.

[@brettjones5041]

i love it , thanks mates a sought after car in my book

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you! These are not very common for sure!

[@bombacimulayim1453]

242 TURBO WoW

[@DeanofMachines]

I said the same thing!!!!

[@kilgree]

I say you paint it, manual swap it, and put the MS from the red wagon on it to make it into a track day car.

[@DeanofMachines]

That goes well with whats planned for the red wagon :)

[@Deltalloyd85]

a black 242 turbo, dont see them often nowaday, probably worth saving.

[@DeanofMachines]

You might be right!!

[@mibbarn]

Dream car if it was manual and black interior

[@DeanofMachines]

Exactly how I want it to be!

[@dl242ti]

Great find Dean! My favorite 240. Interested to see which way you go either keeping the old kjet system or going for efi. Manual swap in the works, too?

[@DeanofMachines]

Have all parts for manual swap. Have not decided on if the kjet stays. I just want drivability.

[@benspencer9523]

I was hoping the same. Nothing like 3 pedals for driver involvement. Greetings from Australia. The 242GT is a very rare beast down here.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@benspencer9523 Helloo from the US! Welcome to my little corner of the internet. I'm assuming the 242 is more rare there than it is here. Did you get the 242 turbo and 242gt as separate models?

[@benspencer9523]

@@DeanofMachines we didn't get the turbo at all Dean. Although I have seen one for sale with the correct turbo set-up that the owner had imported from Europe. Dean, find yourself a little time and Google Robbie Francevic and or John Bowe Volvo Group A touring car. These two changed a lot of perceptions about Volvo with a " typical " Ford or General Motors fan Down Under with their extraordinary feats in the flying brick. I know, as I was a Holden fan as a kid, probably only because my father had a succession of Holden taxis. To this day, some 40 years later I'd still happily own one but due to their scarcity down here they are not cheap. Currently on our biggest National car selling site there are only two for sale. It's Carsales if you're interested in the market here in Oz Dean. Take care and have a great day.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@benspencer9523 I'm assuming you didn't even get the GT then! I'm actually familiar with the group A cars of that era. Such cool little cars!

[@mrwhite292]

Cool car needs some tlc, great watch thank you, peace.

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you! With a little elbow grease it should be cruising around!

[@aleksandervlasov5936]

I’m so confused 😮. Why is paint on the hood and trunk and roof looks like that?

[@DeanofMachines]

Its because of sunlight. Lots and lots of hot bright sun.

[@robbanshotrodgarage5171]

Thats a nice car but please dont call it a coupe because it is a 2 door sedan👍 Greetings from Sweden

[@DeanofMachines]

Its a habit of mine. I call everything with two doors a coupe, usually ironically

[@johnmcraven3598]

The body is MINT by salt belt standards. Sounds like some pretty uneven compression while cranking, though. PS: 2024 - year of the 240 @ MM!

[@DeanofMachines]

I feel like the video didnt even do it justice!

[@timwikblad6119]

I think that front and lights are a US exclusive and are very sought after here in sweden. Those tail lights in 82🤔 i thought it was the shorter ones

[@DeanofMachines]

This car is 100% USDM stock. Here in the USA we love the euro big glass headlights. I am willing to trade a set of US lights for Sweden stock lights!

[@john242ti]

Only the DL got the Bosch 5 panel tails after 1980 in the US market... GL, GLE, GLT, and Turbo all had the 6 panel Cibié lights, with the GLT and Turbo having black trim.

[@josuedavila5204]

Ps. The intercooler is the same size as the rad . I use to take of the front grill got it to boost faster.

[@DeanofMachines]

Thats an interesting point!

[@stuartkeen5234]

Love this car . You need a Volvo 262 Bertoni coup next.

[@DeanofMachines]

If I can find one, maybe!

[@stuartkeen5234]

I nearly bought a black one with black leather interior and vinyl roof 3:48 a few years ago £650 was all they wanted for it , only thing was wrong the ecu used to get hot and you would have to let it cool down before you could start the car. So I passed on it ! Kicking myself now as they sell for thousands in the UK now.

[@redbeardedpanda]

Lol hey what color did you say that was?! Surprise two tone! I second the restoration suggestion.

[@DeanofMachines]

I have been itching for a full paint project.

[@JMassengill]

Nice. Bravo.

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you kindly!

[@cfloren]

So here's my vote: leave the sunburned primer patina, but buff the crap out of the car and call it Skunk. Patrick Dickman had a blue / primer striped patina 242 he called Badger. Skunk follows naturally! Plus it does have that "wet stank stink," so yeah.

[@DeanofMachines]

Ha! I’ll send patrick a message and ask him about it. I like the way you think!

[@cfloren]

@@DeanofMachines if you search TB for Badger in the title, you'll find a few threads from Patrick when his handle was "Group A." A lot of the pic links are broken but there's one in his FS thread. The car had primer stripes on the roof, but the hood was still blue. My memory is going...

[@cfloren]

And I have to correct myself now. It *did* have primer patina in its original coffin hood guise. But at some point he swapped to a flat hood with fresh blue paint.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@cfloren Funny that I have a similar situation. Now the question is do we flat hood it or do we rock it as is?

[@ShawnTheGreek]

To convert to flat hood, do you just need a new center grille?

[@DeanofMachines]

Hood and grill. Easy as pie!