I FINALLY got to Rescue this Abandoned 1975 Volvo 240 Wagon

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Y'all have been waiting for this video since you saw this car in my driveway during the summer. It is the first year of the Volvo 240 and a manual 4-speed wagon at that! It was parked for a bad freeze plug in-or-around 2001-2003.
With only 73,000 miles, this 245 has endured decades of sun and weather damage, but the paint and body held up pretty good! I haven't found a spot of rust on the car, which is great considering New Mexico has four seasons and lots of tree leaves...
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[@shawncurtis3686]

I had a 245 exactly like this , I found it during spring clean up underneath a pile of tree trimmings. Paid $200 bucks for it, replaced the cracked aluminum bell housing and motor mounts, sanded and painted the scorched roof with white floor paint and a foam roller, cleaned it up inside and out drove it to Canada from Colorado and back and sold it to a college girl but that was only a part of it's story. The original owner fatally injured a pedestrian in it and abandoned it to a mechanic friend of mine's storage yard. He sold it to another fellow who used it to haul trailer loads of materials to build a cabin in the San Juan's near Silverton. Then I bought it from him when it had served his purposes in about 2000. I owned it maybe a year and got a 1995 850 that was a similar green. My ex-wife couldn't drive the 245 worth a shit because Volvo had over powered the power steering in this model. They changed the geometry of the front to correct the issue later but if you drive with one hand in your purse, the other hand on the wheel and your head up your ass it was pretty dangerous.

[@delukxy]

There are different lower ball joints for PA and manual steer models. Perhaps you had the wrong ones.

[@melvinshelton8448]

Shawn Curtis, Deluk Maybe so did his ex.

[@jacobfleming565]

Cool story :)

[@BeardedWrencher]

I'm only a few minutes into this video, but I just wanted to say that I absolutely love the color combination! That green with a patina is wonderful and the interior is a great match! I can't wait to see what happens with this old girl! She's beautiful.

[@BULLEAD]

Totally agree, the patina is awesome. Just needs some clear kote applied to retain it.

[@michaelandersson6088]

@@BULLEAD Yeah, love the patina! :)

[@michaeltutty1540]

I wish it really was patina. This is neglect. Patina is what old cars and old furniture develop over years of careful use and maintenance.

[@ikutiap5923]

Keep it stock and make it mint. Beautiful car

[@sanitar1]

i'm owner 245 '76,and i will wait for the new episodes about your car!

[@mayflowerlash11]

This one will shine up beautifully.

[@CaptainInsano-go6vo]

I used to have a 1980 mustard yellow Volvo 245 DL B21F=Fuel Injection. B21A=Carburator. B21F Borg and Werner M46 4 speed manual with O/D 258K miles, same color chocolate brown leather interior. Bought it for $300 from my dad and sold it for $6700. My Volvo was almost in perfect shape except the interior I had to replace it.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

You have such a good heart, David, a real soul, and that always is evident in your content.

[@jimbeaver27]

I had a '77 with the B21 engine, great engine, great car.

[@corychecketts]

David has the coolest parents ever.

[@sagecouncil]

At 19:25.... If you look at the back door, the Volvo is smiling back at you (they know when they're being saved)! Love this car!

[@danielebbeling4056]

I owned a 75 242 DL sedan. Nostalgic !

[@jackjacko8706]

I had a 1973 145 . With the 20B engine. Indestructible. Had twin stromberg carbs. and manual floor change. . Did 400,000 mls when I sold it. Still going strong. I had whilst bringing up the kids, no better car. seven seats. It would lift up her skirts at 60 mph and take off. Cost me new $ 5000. Sold for $2500 after 14 years

[@tomtrana3449]

Neighbors: "Does this never end here?" Viewers: "That should never end!"

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

The good thing is that you can use all the parts from 240 to make it roadworthy again

[@robertbandusky9565]

My first Volvo was a 1978 242dl four speed! What a great machine!

[@yellow-harold8965]

Love the old 245 look. The front, the mirrors, the tailgate. Also really like that it has more chrome than plastic. Don't get me wrong, wouldn't trade my '86, but this one is The prettiest model. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!

[@markizgonzales4677]

I love this Volvo. I have had my 1977 245 for 3 years now and have put 30k on it which equals out to 375000 miles on it. Truly and sadly it's my dream car.

[@roberteriksson814]

You need to take over and save the Volvo Amazon too :)

[@chaospxl_]

MAAN! What a beauty this old shitebox is! Im really excited for the progress of it!

[@LerockJohn]

IMHO, the process of restauration IS the reward...

[@rsxboss302]

Looking forward to this one . The best looking 240s are the early ones !

[@yotest3697]

My goodness, the music is so good too

[@fredrikmoestam1556]

Hell yea !!! 1975 is very hard to find. I live in Sweden. Nice that there are Volvo enthusiasts in the US :)

[@nickthomas181]

The chanel insert on the bumpers had as an accessory front reflective tape in clear color with a black checker pattern on the front and red in color on the rear .I'm in the UK this came from our family in Sweden the man I knew as an Uncle had a business selling car accessories to gas stations and was a personel customer with Volvo directly with the factory in Gothenburg he had a new Volvo every two years .Dad had these transfers on his 1977 245 estate beige with a full length brown vinyl roof,dad's reg was TUB 2 very unusual in the UK it came from his 1958 Landrover Safari o'r 110 .We still own it today dad passed in July my sister owns it now.Dad had a 144 estate a 145 estate a 264 saloon a 760 saloon and a 740 estate.Looking forward to to this restoration . Hopefully you'll rescue the Amazon as well.

[@michaeltutty1540]

A lovely old car. I can't wait to see it brought back to rights. The 2 litre Red Block survived well into the 80s if not the 90s in other markets. I learned to drive stick on a 1972 144S that had some 250,000 miles on the clutch. It was this same colour combination. Old Betsy was a faithful old girl, and that is what helped my Mom to buy our first Volvo in 1981. Guinevere was an 81 DL wagon with the 2.1 with single side draught Zenith carburetor and 3 speed Borg-Warner 3 speed automatic. A faithful steed. I'm now driving the second 240DL wagon Ma bought in 1990. Just coming up on 400,000 miles. Arthur seems eternal.

[@scottkerns633]

Great video of a great find! Please do not keep us waiting too long for more content of this old girl. The info you pass along helps me a lot when I'm wrenching on my 1980 242 barn find. Cheers from Massachusetts.

[@ijmr2005]

fantastic. i hope the restoration goes well. Greetings from Sweden

[@MrHellcat991]

The patina is just perfect!!!

[@grayfool]

Lotta work but very nice. Love the roof rack.

[@Tasmanian_D3vil]

I hope you make restoration videos like it was with Ivy! Great content to watch and learn about this cars!

[@Chrisb8s]

That’s a beauty.

[@nimal1153]

A Nice t5 turbo engine swap and keep the exterior how it is with the patina 👌

[@cchrist58]

Dear Sir !! I must say this one of the Most Interesting Vlog's i Have seen in a long time ........... Great job ........ Bless !!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Love this era of Volvo! Nice find, That white amazon is exactly like the one we have just saved, the poor thing...

[@paulsimonsson]

What are the plans? Whatever you do, please please please keep that paint work/patina, it looks fantastic! Even the odd colour front fender fits perfect. This is art

[@latitude9.5north54]

As a Volvo dealer tech back in the day, the '73, 74, and 75 B20F engines with the CIS fuel system were a nightmare for us. From dislodged piston-pin clips to flooded crankcases and washed-down cylinder walls, this engines were our headaches. CIS was not exactly a beneficial change. Give me the old D-Jetronic.

[@AmsterdamCesar]

I’m always happy too when I see you, David! 😜

[@carstenweiland7896]

73000 Miles? Who parks a brand new Volvo and forgets about it?

[@haydenhutchison1344]

I love those MGAs. I have an MGB but I'm trying to find a manual 245 to daily

[@charlesmoore2485]

This car brings back a pile of sentimental memories. When I was in grade 8, my grandfather and I visited a friend , an old farmer. He had vw rabbit diesels and Volvo’s all over the place. I spent an afternoon sitting in and fiddling with a 75 wagon , same color as this. The old fellow gave me the car , to fiddle with at our own farm. The car was very rusty and never got back on the road but taught me so much about driving , under the hood etc at a young age. I still have that owners manual. I loved that car. I did have a 84 240 Diesel I drove in high school , that’s another story lol. 💙 I’m glad you are so passionate for these special cars.

[@TheIronstout]

awesome score!!!!!!! I cant wait to watch this one.

[@mampe8898]

Great cars, i had back in 90s volvo 240 dl. -82. Only warm memories 👍👍👍

[@iancolePRD129G]

I look forward to following your journey with this beauty, great save David

[@greatpariscars]

That's a lovely 245 but you have a lot of work ahead of you.

[@tomtrana3449]

David is always looking for it in order to have as much work as possible. :-)

[@bjoernfuchs7830]

Thats cool...This Volvo Oldies in America.Opposite in German...My GMC Vandura in Restauration...Nice Video...great thanks from Hannover.

[@TheAwkwardBanana]

I just recently bought a 1980 245, my first Volvo. This is going to be a really fun series to follow, subscribed!

[@johndue2366]

Nice to watch a Volvo enthusiasts in USA. No need to guess about the second survivor : The hand brake between the drivers seat and the door and the steering wheel tell me that it is an Amazon. My dad owned a four door 1965 Amazon in the 1960'es -- The many 'snakes' (rubber tubes) in the 240's engine room was not present in the Scandinavian versions I have come across. It is probably due to special, US-requirements like power steering.... -- The rear lights really indicate that this 245 is an early model: They are similar to those used on the 145 model... I've been a keen Volvo owner since 1986: 240 Van 1982 240 Estate 1988 940T Estate 1999 850 1992 850T 1997 Current cars: V70T 2007 S60T 2005 Thus, I wish you the best. Nice to know that you will take care of this old girl from Göteborg in Sweden. /JD

[@VeronicaPejril]

This resto will be so neat to follow. My first car was a 76 wagon in the same green/choco setup. Mine was already rustier than this one by the late 80s.

[@rickaccount]

at 19:26... smiley face on right rear door :)

[@darrenmichaels]

Heck yeah! What a cool car. Good to see you guys putting the band back together for a bit.

[@mayflowerlash11]

Doesn't seemed to be much rust in this body. Good place to start a restoration. I am envious that you can even find cars like this in the USA, can't find them in Australia.

[@davidbillberg2203]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@evenleven]

Not all heros wear capes!

[@wandeproduction]

David this is going an interesting restoration. For a moment there thought you were going to have a change of heart and make a pitch for the white Volvo sedan. Looking forward to the series already.

[@paulb4uk]

Another superb save david the early 240 looks great .

[@ricardokim4870]

WONDERFUL JOB

[@inMotionOutdoors]

Looking forward to seeing this resto

[@williamheij2207]

Looking forward to see what's coming up! Yesterday, I got myself a fine winered 1976 245 wagon. Greetings from Sweden and a new subscriber!

[@TheLuisg92]

Lucky you! Where I live finding a 200 serires wagon is next to impossible. Its been years since I have seen one for sale, at least one that can be put back on the road. Last year I found one but crashed and was partially dismanteled.

[@kroon1930]

How nice! I love the chrome 245’s too...... And that roof rack... soooo jealous😊. Just started a full resoration of my 1979 245. She has the big, square headlights, and the rear side indicators that were only on the “american” models. Mine was imported from Sweden to the Netherlands by her previous owner. It is my dream car. Together with my dad, we are doing literally everything. Bodywork and welding is almost done. And someone please save that amazon😊. That’s a beauty as well.... My dad has the wagon version for over 40 years now. Also the V70, had a 480 too.... I drove/drive them all now and then, and all are great. But not as great as the infamous 245 bricks......😊😊😊

[@Gestaltterapeut]

Love your work

[@AndreasLarsson95]

I love the old Volvo 142 from 1969 :)

[@michaelheimbrand5424]

To me as a Swede, that´s some crazy spec. I have never seen a B20 with K-jetronic.

[@sinnakjell7077]

Thats a nice car! just got my self a 1991 Volvo 740 Olympic -94 only 250 made. number 078/250. Keep the paint on it, looks awsome the way it sits.

[@scrambaba]

Fantastic!

[@CaptainInsano-go6vo]

In 2015 I had a gorgeous 1980 Volvo 245 DL in mustard yellow in MINT condition and I totally restored the interior it has shot out brown interior that was gone so I replaced the interior with fresh black leather seats out of a 1987 760 gle wagon. The clutch went out and I junked it for $300. Little did I know that Volvo was worth $5-6K just the the way it was

[@kitakitakita5820]

.... very² height quality paint... bravo sweden .

[@Eltonlaleham]

This Volvo is an awesome car and I would love to have owned one like it

[@timbre7999]

Wonderful to see a new video from you, yeey! And was laughing when the screen said that 'Volvo resumes' at 10 minutes etc. Order restored, back to lovely Swedishness. Nothing against other makers by the way; love classic BMWs, Volvos and Citroëns myself :-)

[@seanhershey3390]

I used to drink tonic water...I stopped when I spilled a glass & it ate through the varnish on my hardwood floor

[@GasbombochGodismonstret]

I remembered learning how to drive in one of these. No power steering so you had to be strong 😂 A couple of things is different from the Swedish version; we didn’t have a roof rack, instead we had 2 bars going from one side to another. The spare wheel was under the carpet in the luggage compartment, not on the side like you have. Take some detailed video of the inside, would be fun to see. Glad to see it’s a manual also. Hope you restore it!

[@scottishcontentcreators]

It has a beautiful patina that only mother nature and time can create. Please don't paint it, just lacquer it as is.

[@jayman4095]

Such a cool car, pretty much all the older Volvos here near the Illinois Wisconsin border have all been grabbed and saved (unless it's too far gone from the rust). If it was me I'd be so very torn between keeping the patina and shine it up or re-paint it. At least I got my foot in the door with my 04 V40 that I saved and rebuilt from copart for my "keep me sane 2020 quarantine project" the previous owner hit a lane dividing curb cracked the oil pan n continued to drive till it locked it up, after getting a same year V40 that was t-boned in downtown Chicago and did a engine swap I now have one of the best sorted Wagons I think I've ever had. Sorry on rambling lol absolutely love the video and instantly subscribed👍

[@Casual_01]

Amazing bolbo ❤️

[@Detecting.]

Lovely patina. perfect

[@paliacho9]

Great project David. But I thought you were grappling with some burnout. No? Thanks for the vids!

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Awesome car

[@PrivilegedPat]

Wow it's rough but worth saving

[@brandonharden3564]

Love it!!! 🇸🇪

[@davidwalman]

Same patina as Boba Fetts helmet 👌

[@Sepukku616]

Come through Ca, small town called Willows. Look for the black 1993 940t wagon with the white hood. I need help, lol.

[@Juancheros]

Great Video David! Wonderful 245! The Benz is nice but I would walk away from it. The Amazon is interesting. I've driven my 240 many times between Santa Fe NM and Los Angeles. Thats a beautiful drive on I-40 but AC is important in summer. There must be very few 240's in NM, I have never seen one.

[@DixieKoko]

Still has it's air pump! And it's still hooked up!!!

[@catharinacarroll7908]

Great scot!

[@johnselyo6888]

I thought this is a detailing video like you know I love how mess up the car and shit. And you will have a good amount of video deep cleaning it. You put it on the last part bro

[@Joaofigas1]

The 250 SEL was the most luxurious one

[@linkan774]

in sweden is it easy to change the engine in the appers on the 75 and very popular and expensive here :)

[@LapLandSystem]

I am jealous...

[@TurboWorld]

I can smell the mildew from Texas!

[@DavidBello]

Nah too dry out here

[@mayflowerlash11]

13:33. I don't know you were that strong David. lol.

[@karimrishani8298]

Always loved the Volvo 245 Wagon in The Republic of Lebanon. At one point driving a Volvo in Lebanon was associated with allegiance to a particular Political group

[@DOBERSTAFFIE]

had 5 Volvos, 2 x145 a 245 DL with a LPG conversion and 2 X 244 both with LPG conversions. Not one of them did under 300000 miles. Great cars, apart from some areas prone to rust, the steering racks are the weakest point. Would not have a modern Volvo, would def go back and get a 2 series or an older Saab 900. My 77 244 was that colour and brown interior. Good luck with the restoration.

[@erlenddammen2174]

Dude, you dead?! We wanna see more from this 245.

[@ewardbach8955]

So nice to see Old Volvos get their shine back. Have you got your hands on a 780?

[@mayflowerlash11]

David, David, David, I'm starting to think there is a little masochist in you. But it does look like an interesting model. OMG. It looks like as much work as Ivy. Don't go near that Benz. You're right, the cost of restoration is higher. I fancy the 280CE W123, but I know it would be more work, money energy etc than a Volvo. You must really love these cars. You are remarkable. All I can do is wish you success in your car restoration endeavours.

[@arvidlund1420]

Oh a volvo Amazon / 122!🍓

[@mercedesbenzw12311]

Volvo 240🤩

[@worldhello1234]

@5:52 What a contrast. You spotted a Volvo with pretty much the best drag coefficient and buy the one with one of the worst.

[@zeropolybius2936]

I would love to see you work on more Mercedes’ I’m a big fan of the classics. Also any update on the acting career.

[@DavidBello]

I’m auditioning and not wrenching now ☺️

[@zeropolybius2936]

@@DavidBello I glad to hear that hope it goes well. Love you and I’m glad your following your heart.

[@miltytzz22]

I don't know what your long term plans for this beauty are, but if you ever plan on selling i am interested!! My first car was a '69 GTX with an orange fender. I have been missing my 86 245 and yours is beautiful!