Bought another Volvo 1983 242 Group A Turbo!
 

I traded the last 242 for the Bertone. I missed it and have been looking for one for weeks. I never thought that I would find a group A car, but I did. The only thing that I don't like about it is that it's an automatic, but I can always change that.
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I have already fixed the driver's seat that was in poor condition. I need to install original speakers back in the door panel, install the proper quad square lights, and a couple of other things. This is the third 242 that I have owned, but, it's got a good body and something that is worth working with.

Another Volvo driver !!!:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

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Well What can I say?

1983 volvo 240 turbo commercial - YouTube

Sorry, what's a "Group A"? I would like to educate myself on Volvos if I ever completely drain the world of MBs

Did those get the B230FT or the older 2.1 turbo? 740 wagon with the B230FT was a lovely car to drive.

A Volvo just like yours, saved my wife and oldest son from certain death. I owe the Volvo corporation a debt of gratitude. They ate VERY safe cars. :):):)

Just the standard B21FT

Here is the page that describes the story on them...
1983 Volvo 242 Group-A Turbo

Get hooked up with Dave Barton
 

DaveBarton.com

A West Cast Group A mavin who has a lotta nice toys for sale for 242 Group A flathoods!

B21FT was stronger than the B230FT
 

Forged Cam Chaft vs Cast Camshaft. Better bearings, etc. B230 FT was nice but if you intend to drive a 242 Group A flathood like it is supposed to driven, you want the B21FT. Also the B21FT block can be bored out more than the B230FT. Install the Big Bore Mahle piston kit from IPD and that puppy becomes a Greyhound!

I have a set of IPD 25mm front/rear Swaybars and the Firewall to Strut tower braces plus a custom made Strut tower brace if you are inetrested.

I used to rally 240's back in the day...

Nice car, the front end looks a bit BMW M365ish which is one of my favorite cars, I share your love of Volvo's I recently departed from our trusty V70R..even the kids miss it.

Congrats on your turbo brick!!

The 242 was called the "Toonderbird" by the snarks at Car and Driver, as I recall. <------- Nevermind them.