When did the Volvo 240 series come out?
It overlapped production of the Volvo 700 series introduced in 1982. As the 240 remained popular, only the 260 was displaced by the 700 series — which Volvo marketed alongside the 240 for another decade. The 700 series was replaced a year before the 240 was discontinued.
What is the colour code for a 1984 Volvo 240gl?
Hello, I have just been checking out the colour codes on this page for my 1984 Volvo 240GL (New project acquired last April to go with my 1961 122S). The car has colour code 200-2, however this is a mid/dark metallic blue and totally different from the colour shown on the chart, which shows a light blue/pistacchio colour.
Do you need a headlight relay on a 240?
A 240 does not use a Radio Noise Suppression Relay for the Fuel Injection. Headlight relay failure info CLICK HERE. Here’s a Brickboard post regarding a couple of Radio Suppression Relay replacements….
Is the Volvo 240 used in endurance racing?
The Volvo 240 is now a common choice alongside Ford Granadas and Jaguars for using at unlimited banger meetings. In the United States, 240s regularly appear in low-budget endurance racing series such as 24 Hours of LeMons, where the 240 reliability, durability, and easy parts availability are much appreciated.
Who was the designer of the Volvo 140?
Like the Volvo 140 Series (1966 to 1974), from which it was developed, it was designed by Jan Wilsgaard . The series overlapped production of the Volvo 700 Series (1982 to 1992).
When did Volvo stop making the 700 series?
The series overlapped production of the Volvo 700 Series (1982 to 1992). As the 240 Series remained popular, only the 260 Series was displaced by the 700 Series, which Volvo marketed alongside the 240 for another decade. The 700 was replaced by the 900 Series in 1992, a year before the 240 was discontinued.
When did the Volvo 200 series come out?
The Volvo 200 Series (or 240 and 260 Series) is a range of mid-size cars produced by Swedish company Volvo Cars from 1974 to 1993, with more than 2.8 million total units sold worldwide. Like the Volvo 140 Series (1966 to 1974), from which it was developed, it was designed by Jan Wilsgaard .