Hagerty just listed the Volvo 200 series as one of the highest-rated cars of 2022. Today Nice price or no dice Volvo 145 is the direct ancestor of that model, but will it receive the same appreciation in our vote?
At $17,000, I think yesterday Ford F350 Centurion 1990 seems like a reasonable bargain. Then I was a bit disappointed to see that some of you disagreed and that the ad could be a scam. Centurion not only eliminates a No Dice loss, but at 85% it’s pretty overwhelming. I guess I just need to go out more often.
If I’m going out, I’ll want to wear my old teal Chucks, because they’re pretty comfortable shoes to rock around and get rave reviews. Another thing that is old, teal green and looks quite hipster, is of today 1972 Volvo 145 estate. That can be a lot of fun too.
Volvo first introduced the 140 Series in 1967 and carried the line up to the 1974 model year. Because ‘75, it was replaced by the 200 Series, which is really nothing more than a heavy refresh of the 140, changing things like the nose, bumpers and suspension/steering.
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A recent Hagerty’s investigation introduced the 240 Series as one of five vehicles with a significant increase in value by 2022; Volvo enjoyed a 32 percent increase according to its sales record. Considering the similarities between the models, it’s not hard to think that the 140 Series could follow a similar trajectory.
Of course, the trick with any investment is to get in right from the ground up with the best deal one can bargain for. This 145 looks solid and has old and slightly rough paintand-tum furniture; factors that can make some people lose interest while making others love them. (I think I belong to the latter group.)
This was originally a 145E, with the E standing for Einspritzer or fuel injection. It was Bosch’s D-Jetronic system that was first added to the B20 inline four-cylinder in 1971. Here, that system was energized, replaced by a two-cylinder carburetor. barrel and traditional feeder with an electric inductor. Other updates include new tires and what is said in the ad is a “recently rebuilt brake system”.
The small B20 looks a bit out of place in the engine bay, which means there’s plenty of room to work on if anything else needs to be replaced. This is an old Volvo, it’s unlikely that anything major needs to be replaced. A four-speed manual performs transmission duties here, but lacks the desirable Laycock de Normanville acceleration.
The vehicle is described as a two-owner vehicle, with a clear title and 232,000 miles on the clock. Those miles show up in the faded paint, the little squeaks underneath that paint, and the missing trim on the two doors. As noted, that look can be considered scrapped or considered precious depending on how your crane is cut.
The cabin also shows its age, with rough carpeting and a loading area that looks as if it has been through a war. On the plus side, all the upholstery looks serviceable, the dashboard is in great shape, and the car seems solid and rust-free throughout. According to the seller, it is also a “good car” and old enough for both to wear “cool”.California blue and gold license plate 70s, and never need to test the fog in that state.
The photos really tell the story here, and potential buyers will either be captivated by the condition of the vehicle or completely disarmed by it. That will greatly influence how those potential customers feel about the wagon’s $6,800 asking price.
See how you feel about that. What do you think of this classic Volvo and that $6,800 price tag? That sounds like a deal for a car that could very well outlast all of us? Or, does a lot of rust mean you’ll skip that price?
You decide!
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