When did the Volvo 240 station wagon come out?
The Volvo 240 debuted in 1974 as the American auto industry was beginning its steep decline. At a time when domestic cars were growing in size and diminishing in reliability, Volvo offered not only an understated import alternative but one that appealed to growing families in terms of safety and style.
When was the last time Volvo made a station wagon?
But in the 25 years since the last Volvo 240 station wagon rolled off the assembly line, the unassuming Swede has quietly enjoyed a productive retirement as a discerning buyer’s classic, appreciated now, as it was then, for its endearing combination of minimal frills and excessive dependability.
Can you take shocks off a Volvo 240?
The top nut holding the shock can then be taken off enabling the shock to be pulled off the top and removed. If you are just replacing the spring it is not necessary to undo the top nut and remove the shock.
What to do if your Volvo 240 wont start?
If you encounter a intermittent or no start issue on your 240, you can often get going again by simply spinning the fuses in their holders, which reestablishes electrical contact.
How many Volvo 240s are there in the world?
Volvo produced just shy of a million Volvo 240 wagons (and more than 2.5 million combined wagon and sedan models) during the car’s 20-year production run, and little changed during that time. The exterior enjoyed a few minor tweaks along the way, but the mechanical underpinnings remained virtually unchanged for two decades.
When was the last year the Volvo 260 was made?
The 260 was available until 1982 when it was officially replaced by the Volvo 700 series (although the 265 wagon would linger for a few years after that). In general, the four-door sedan is the most common 240, followed by the wagon and then the two-door. From a trim perspective, these Volvos can be found in DL, GL, GLT, GT, and Turbo models.