Lot details Registration No: ORC 30L Chassis No: 304240 Mot Expiry: July 2007
Taking six years to progress from drawing board to production line, the Volvo 140-series was introduced on 16th August 1966. Styled in-house by Jan Wilsgaard, its robust monocoque bodyshell boasted front / rear crumple zones and a built-in rollover bar (concealed within the roof lining). While other passive safety features included: anti-burst door locks, a collapsible steering column and front headrests. Equipped with independent coil-and-wishbone front suspension, a twin trailing-arm located 'live' rear axle and cam-and-peg steering the new model also gained dual-circuit four-wheel disc brakes. Powered by a range of torquey 1.8 litre (B18) and 2.0 litre (B20) four-cylinder OHV engines, most variants were capable of over 90mph. Famed for their ability to withstand Scandinavian winters and clock up huge mileages, 140-series cars were also surprisingly comfortable benefiting from reclining front seats and fully carpeted interiors as standard.
Finished in white with red upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its 1986cc engine, four-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Sold back to the supplying dealer by its first owner, 'ORC 30L' has formed part of the Volvo main agent's collection ever since. Said to have covered just 24,925 miles from new, this well-preserved 144 saloon is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until July 2007.
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