Volvo 240 turns 40

[kevm14]

http://autoweek.com/article/classic-car ... 0-turns-40

Notice the Lambda-Sond logo on the grill of the car at the top of the page. O2 feedback! When that was fancy (70s).

[kevm14]

Aside from the inline-four engine, the 200-series also debuted the Peugeot-Renault-Volvo V6 engine, which was offered in the top-spec 264 sedan and 265 wagon. The PRV V6 came paired with a choice of a three-speed automatic and a four-speed manual transmission, and produced a respectable 140 hp. Its fuel-injected version would appear in most markets in 1976, and for the 1980 model year the displacement was increased to 2.8 liters. Volvo also offered diesel engines in the 200 series coupled with turbocharging, with inline-six and inline-five engines sourced from Volkswagen.

It's funny how many engine choices there were early in the 240's history. It was seemingly dwindled down to just one engine by the mid 80s until the end of production. Side note: you know what else used the PRV V6 engine in the early 80s? The DeLorean DMC-12. That's right.

[kevm14]

Ed needs to find one of these:

Other markets also saw a couple of rare 200 series variants, including the 245 T, which was essentially a longer station wagon. The 245 T had longer side rear doors and an enlarged cargo compartment to accommodate a third row of seats. Airports and schools were the market for this model, with the latter using it as a school bus in rural areas of Sweden.

T is not for Turbo. It could refer to Transportation. How exciting.

[Fast_Ed]

Found some info on that thing (with pictures):
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/uncatego ... o-aerobus/

Why wasn't I informed about this earlier! I love that sedan!!

[Adam]

Its the Fleetwood of Volvos! I wonder how many made it to the US...

[Adam]

I didn't find any 245T's laying around, but here is a normal one that is like new:
http://ebay.us/pEQ7Sb