The Volvo 200 Series replaced the 140 Series, which were introduced in 1966. The 200 series were based on its direct predecessor. Both series were designed by In-house car designer Jan Wilsgaard (N, 1930-2016).
Available as a 2 and 4-door saloon and as a 5-door estate car.
The Volvo 200 series cars were very reliable, with an emphasis on safety aspects.
For 1979 the 244 sedan/estate received a new front with rectangular head lamps for the GLE, and wrap around rear lamp units, while the estate version kept their old model rear lamp till late 1981.
For 1981 the 245/240 series got again a new grille and the estate versions received new wraparound taillights.
For 1983 all body versions were called simply 240.
The very last 1991-1993 Volvo 240 estate versions were called Polar.
2316 cc L4 B23F Petrol engine with Lambda-Sond.
1305 kg.
Production 245 in Europe: Autumn 1974-May 1993.
Production Volvo 240 this version: late 1980-May 1993.
Original Dutch reg. number: July 15, 1988 (still valid, Sept. 2024).
Since Febr. 4, 2011 from current owner.
Amsterdam-Noord, Motorkade, April 7, 2017.
© 2017 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
Tags: TL-75-KS VOLVO 240 2.3 GL 5-Door Estate 1988 Volvo 240 240 Estate Volvo 240 Estate
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The Volvo 200 Series replaced the 140 Series, which were introduced in 1966. The 200 series were based on its direct predecessor. Both series were designed by In-house car designer Jan Wilsgaard (N, 1930-2016).
Available as a 2 and 4-door saloon and as a 5-door estate car.
The Volvo 200 series cars were very reliable, with an emphasis on safety aspects.
For 1979 the 244 sedan/estate received a new front with rectangular head lamps for the GLE, and wrap around rear lamp units, while the estate version kept their old model rear lamp till late 1981.
For 1981 the 245/240 series got again a new grille and the estate versions received new wraparound taillights.
For 1983 all body versions were called simply 240.
The very last 1991-1993 Volvo 240 estate versions were called Polar.
2316 cc L4 B23F Petrol engine with Lambda-Sond.
1305 kg.
Production 245 in Europe: Autumn 1974-May 1993.
Production Volvo 240 this version: late 1980-May 1993.
Original Dutch reg. number: July 15, 1988 (still valid, Sept. 2024).
Since Febr. 4, 2011 from current owner.
Amsterdam-Noord, Motorkade, April 7, 2017.
© 2017 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
Tags: TL-75-KS VOLVO 240 2.3 GL 5-Door Estate 1988 Volvo 240 240 Estate Volvo 240 Estate
© All Rights Reserved
The Volvo 200 Series replaced the 140 Series, which were introduced in 1966. The 200 series were based on its direct predecessor. Both series were designed by In-house car designer Jan Wilsgaard (N, 1930-2016).
Available as a 2 and 4-door saloon and as a 5-door estate car.
The Volvo 200 series cars were very reliable, with an emphasis on safety aspects.
For 1979 the 244 sedan/estate received a new front with rectangular head lamps for the GLE, and wrap around rear lamp units, while the estate version kept their old model rear lamp till late 1981.
For 1981 the 245/240 series got again a new grille and the estate versions received new wraparound taillights.
For 1983 all body versions were called simply 240.
The very last 1991-1993 Volvo 240 estate versions were called Polar.
2316 cc L4 B23F Petrol engine with Lambda-Sond.
1305 kg.
Production 245 in Europe: Autumn 1974-May 1993.
Production Volvo 240 this version: late 1980-May 1993.
Original Dutch reg. number: July 15, 1988 (still valid, Sept. 2024).
Since Febr. 4, 2011 from current owner.
Amsterdam-Noord, Motorkade, April 7, 2017.
© 2017 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
Tags: TL-75-KS VOLVO 240 2.3 GL 5-Door Estate 1988 Volvo 240 240 Estate Volvo 240 Estate
© All Rights Reserved
The Volvo 200 Series replaced the 140 Series, which were introduced in 1966. The 200 series were based on its direct predecessor. Both series were designed by In-house car designer Jan Wilsgaard (N, 1930-2016).
Available as a 2 and 4-door saloon and as a 5-door estate car.
The Volvo 200 series cars were very reliable, with an emphasis on safety aspects.
For 1979 the 244 sedan/estate received a new front with rectangular head lamps for the GLE, and wrap around rear lamp units, while the estate version kept their old model rear lamp till late 1981.
For 1981 the 245/240 series got again a new grille and the estate versions received new wraparound taillights.
For 1983 all body versions were called simply 240.
The very last 1991-1993 Volvo 240 estate versions were called Polar.
2316 cc L4 B23F Petrol engine with Lambda-Sond.
1305 kg.
Production 245 in Europe: Autumn 1974-May 1993.
Production Volvo 240 this version: late 1980-May 1993.
Original Dutch reg. number: July 15, 1988 (still valid, Sept. 2024).
Since Febr. 4, 2011 from current owner.
Amsterdam-Noord, Motorkade, April 7, 2017.
© 2017 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
Tags: TL-75-KS VOLVO 240 2.3 GL 5-Door Estate 1988 Volvo 240 240 Estate Volvo 240 Estate
© All Rights Reserved
The Volvo 200 Series replaced the 140 Series, which were introduced in 1966. The 200 series were based on its direct predecessor. Both series were designed by In-house car designer Jan Wilsgaard (N, 1930-2016).
Available as a 2 and 4-door saloon and as a 5-door estate car.
The Volvo 200 series cars were very reliable, with an emphasis on safety aspects.
For 1979 the 244 sedan/estate received a new front with rectangular head lamps for the GLE, and wrap around rear lamp units, while the estate version kept their old model rear lamp till late 1981.
For 1981 the 245/240 series got again a new grille and the estate versions received new wraparound taillights.
For 1983 all body versions were called simply 240.
The very last 1991-1993 Volvo 240 estate versions were called Polar.
2316 cc L4 B23F Petrol engine with Lambda-Sond.
1305 kg.
Production 245 in Europe: Autumn 1974-May 1993.
Production Volvo 240 this version: late 1980-May 1993.
Original Dutch reg. number: July 15, 1988 (still valid, Sept. 2024).
Since Febr. 4, 2011 from current owner.
Amsterdam-Noord, Motorkade, April 7, 2017.
© 2017 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
Tags: TL-75-KS VOLVO 240 2.3 GL 5-Door Estate 1988 Volvo 240 240 Estate Volvo 240 Estate
© All Rights Reserved