FIRST DRIVE IN 19 YEARS! Abandoned Volvo 245 revival

[@jameskyle380]

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!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

It’s great hearing everyone’s Volvo experiences 👍

[@recreativesigns4571]

A fully stocked workshop I see. Three cuppa’s and three packets of biscuits. I wonder if you have a kettle, just as Matt pops into shot with the blow torch.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Always good to have tea and biscuits in stock for the lads 👍

[@philtucker1224]

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

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yep working away on her mini 👍

[@philtucker1224]

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!

[@RichieRouge206]

This is great to see! Restoring this old girl has been one of my favourite recommission/restorations on KZbin lately. She is so unique and I firmly believe that they respond to being given a second chance.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thank you very much buddy! I have really enjoyed doing this one with the lads! Just need to button a few jobs up then hopefully hit the road soon!

[@philtucker1224]

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 👍❤️

[@alexmacdonald4270]

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. 🏆🏆🏆

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy it’s been a fun build and nice to save it. A bunch of jobs to do now and hopefully it’s out on the road very soon!

[@johndaly2180]

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

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Bloody hawk eyes! Haha thanks for watching mate

[@johndaly2180]

@SimpsonsClassics I literally seen the colour and the side light 😂 really enjoyed this series mate 👌 it was mad to see the photos of it lying in her resting place to how it is now

[@SimpsonsClassics]

@johndaly2180 thanks mate it’s come a long way that’s for sure. A few more jobs and she is out on the road!

[@philtucker1224]

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

[@mcalvert39]

😂

[@heckmacbuff]

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

[@AndyThom]

Looks really cool, good work gents 👍

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers 👍

[@tonypage1056]

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

[@philtucker1224]

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

[@philtucker1224]

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

[@dbt2787]

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

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers I love this car far too much!

[@carlharvey7098]

You’ve done well matey! ❤

[@103erik]

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!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yeah this has been a great laugh to do. Yes it was the dizzy, we took it apart and greased it. No noise now. So that’s a good thing. Soon be on the amazon don’t worry!

[@ricksampson6780]

Excellent work team Marc!

[@SunnyMiniuk]

Gotta love mystery noises 😂

[@SimpsonsClassics]

🤣

[@lonmar2645]

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

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy! Definitely a milestone!

[@marcinbujok7388]

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

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers thanks very much! It’s been a fun one that’s for sure. A new list to work from now and we can crack on to get her finished.

[@vwcoco]

Looking awesome my favourite looking Volvo 👍

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy I love how it looks. Just got my new list of jobs to work through now.

[@mcalvert39]

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

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Definitely not over but a massive milestone! Time to work through the next list aha

[@andersaxelsson2196]

Awsome done

[@alanothen3962]

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

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks Alan glad you like it 👍

[@beetle72]

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

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers glad you like it 👍

[@dreammaker730]

💪💪👍👍

[@Ieueueuiwuwe-s1x]

i remember those days a long time ago when Volvo was the safest car in the world.

[@Ieueueuiwuwe-s1x]

isnt that a saab station wagon

[@jamesnorman2108]

Is that another blue Volvo outside

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Maybe….

[@philtucker1224]

I think that horn could use some WD40…

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Only one horn is plugged in that’s why 👍

[@theomolander61]

Hello do you ha 940 usa headlight to sell me?

[@SimpsonsClassics]

No sorry