These were THE road TANK to have..! The hydraulic buffers in the rubberized 'safety bumpers' were heavier than most makes complete bumper..!! The paint was thicker than rivals steel panels..!! A total tank. The estate was THE antique dealer's vehicle to have... Brilliant.!
Excellent video Steph - brought back many memories. Parents had a 1981 264 - it was effortless. From memory, the passenger vanity mirror is inside the glovebox. It’s under the flap on the inside of the glovebox lid, rather than the sun visor. I could be wrong, it was 40 years ago!
Yes this is probably the pinnacle of automotive quality. Amongst other Volvos I own the grandchild of the 240, a 1999 Volvo S70, but everything in the interior is starting to fall apart. Though the quietness on motorway speeds is still great! On local roads you can hear lots of squaks and rattles, even in my 2011 car. The rev counter in this car is a popular retrofit, hardly any 244 had one from new. And the reason the 244's suspension feels so well composed is because the seats are an integral part of it. I have never driven a car with such comfortable seats as a Volvo and Saab comes close as second. It is probably what the Swedes appreciate the most. 😊 Of course I have memories of a 244, my uncle had a 244 D6 with a six cilinder Volkswagen diesel engine and then a 245 in the early 1980s, before moving on to a 740.
I had a friend who drove a Volvo like that one, a green one, registered SOF 819S. Sadly, this friend I had passed away some 30 years ago, her name was Lilian and she worked on our local Council. I also know that a broadcast journalist who was a regular reporter on our local TV news magazine programme, he has also since passed away, he was John Swallow, born in 1939 and died in February 2008 at the age of 68. His Volvo was a 244DL as well, registered EFK 244T. Great stuff coming from your channel Steph, and proper straightforward as well. Keep driving.
A brilliant example of a surviving 244! Thanks Steph. I have a lot of childhood memories of these. My uncle had a 265, as kids myself, brother and my cousins, five of us in total used to ride in the boot! Different times eh. My dad bought a 240 GLT in 1990. G740 XRT. I remember it still had the same heater controls as your early example. A very solid car, comfortable leather interior. My dad traded it for an 850 in 1994. What is heartwarming is it still exists! It is currently SORN, the last MOT in 2020 recorded the mileage at 214k! If I had the space and the cash a 240 would certainly be in my car collection. Thanks again Steph 😊👍
Use to have a s reg 240 many moons ago. That autobox is one of the best! You forgot to mention of those safety bumpers, they have massive hydraulic buffers built in. Great stuff again Steph👏👏👍
What a great review of an iconic Volvo. My parents had a Volvo 144 followed by a 145. Us kids so wanted them to get a 244 or 245 but...they were just too expensive. So they bought a Citroen GSA. Not too shabby!😁
Hi from Canada! Great review as always. I’ve had many Volvos old and new but the 240 is my favourite I had a 84 245 turbo and my daughter currently has the last year 1993 245 that I hope she keeps forever. Oh also even the base model had a vanity mirror when you open the glovebox door it flips up. I was hoping you’d be surprised and spot it when you opened the glove box😂
I've had a 1989 245 estate and a 1975 244, which was the first year they were made. I now have the 1969 145 my parents bought brand new. That early 244 felt stangely a bit halfway between the older and newer estates. Maybe due to the bakelite steering wheel and lack of a steering servo in the 1975 244.
Who doesn't love a boxy Volvo one of the safest cars from the 1970s and you still can buy a Volvo today as for the 1970s the british motor industry was dying a slow death but Volvo was going along making safe robust reliable cars and this Volvo is well over 16 years old and such low mileage also so spacious but a
Fabulous video, I loved these as a child, even though we never had one there was just something about them, I have sadly never owned a 240 but it is still a dream if I can find one that I like and can afford! I had a couple of the smaller 340/360 and loved them too. Love the Sunday morning videos x
Love these cars. That model actually had 107hp, not 100hp. The carb engine was uprated when the newly styled rear end and square headlights were introduced. When the 244 was launched, the engine was rated at 97hp, rising to 100hp in year two, then this upgrade. You're right that it was hugely poular back in the day, and one of the selling points was the amount of British content. 244 DLs were everywhere in the 70s!
Thank you for educating me. Let me explain my rationale, I used a 77 brochure and assumed (wrongly) that nothing would’ve changed in one year. How wrong I was eh! Thank you so much for your knowledge share, it’s appreciated.
I see it as strange that in the early 70s we were desperate to remove silver on black number plates and replace them with reflective ones, but today classic car owners want to put them on to non age specific cars. I’m just not into them
With the car being aged 40+, black and silver plates can be legally fitted. It may not be period correct but seeing as I don’t pay towards the owners vehicle upkeep, it’s hardly my place to comment. Plus the car was in stunning condition.
One of my favourite cars… I would love an early saloon with round headlights 🙏
These were THE road TANK to have..! The hydraulic buffers in the rubberized 'safety bumpers' were heavier than most makes complete bumper..!! The paint was thicker than rivals steel panels..!! A total tank. The estate was THE antique dealer's vehicle to have... Brilliant.!
For just getting in and driving to Spain it’s either this or the W123 for me. Both great 70s cars, smooth and relatively safe.
These were great cars for towing in the seventies! I loved the estates! [and 262 coupe]
Excellent video Steph - brought back many memories. Parents had a 1981 264 - it was effortless. From memory, the passenger vanity mirror is inside the glovebox. It’s under the flap on the inside of the glovebox lid, rather than the sun visor. I could be wrong, it was 40 years ago!
You are right! My error, I apologise x
I had a 240 'Torslander' . the seat was so comfy !! and i loved the massive flashing seat belt light
Yes this is probably the pinnacle of automotive quality. Amongst other Volvos I own the grandchild of the 240, a 1999 Volvo S70, but everything in the interior is starting to fall apart. Though the quietness on motorway speeds is still great! On local roads you can hear lots of squaks and rattles, even in my 2011 car.
The rev counter in this car is a popular retrofit, hardly any 244 had one from new. And the reason the 244's suspension feels so well composed is because the seats are an integral part of it. I have never driven a car with such comfortable seats as a Volvo and Saab comes close as second. It is probably what the Swedes appreciate the most. 😊
Of course I have memories of a 244, my uncle had a 244 D6 with a six cilinder Volkswagen diesel engine and then a 245 in the early 1980s, before moving on to a 740.
I love that we all remember these so fondly x
Another great video! Reminds me of when 5 of us with 4 dogs and all our luggage went 250 miles to Cornwall in an estate version of one of these. 😊
I had a friend who drove a Volvo like that one, a green one, registered SOF 819S. Sadly, this friend I had passed away some 30 years ago, her name was Lilian and she worked on our local Council. I also know that a broadcast journalist who was a regular reporter on our local TV news magazine programme, he has also since passed away, he was John Swallow, born in 1939 and died in February 2008 at the age of 68. His Volvo was a 244DL as well, registered EFK 244T. Great stuff coming from your channel Steph, and proper straightforward as well. Keep driving.
I’m sorry about your friend. Lots of love to you for keeping her memory alive ❤️
A brilliant example of a surviving 244! Thanks Steph. I have a lot of childhood memories of these. My uncle had a 265, as kids myself, brother and my cousins, five of us in total used to ride in the boot! Different times eh. My dad bought a 240 GLT in 1990. G740 XRT. I remember it still had the same heater controls as your early example. A very solid car, comfortable leather interior. My dad traded it for an 850 in 1994. What is heartwarming is it still exists! It is currently SORN, the last MOT in 2020 recorded the mileage at 214k! If I had the space and the cash a 240 would certainly be in my car collection. Thanks again Steph 😊👍
Oh I love that! Hopefully you’ll drive past her one day x
Use to have a s reg 240 many moons ago. That autobox is one of the best!
You forgot to mention of those safety bumpers, they have massive hydraulic buffers built in.
Great stuff again Steph👏👏👍
Sorry for forgetting that x
My dad had the estate, I remember long holiday drives and riding in the back with our dogs
Brilliant stuff ❤️
I agree Steph. Definitely one of Volvos best cars ever. Dependable, not fussy. Very practical. Very good looking......er...no. but hey....
What a great review of an iconic Volvo. My parents had a Volvo 144 followed by a 145. Us kids so wanted them to get a 244 or 245 but...they were just too expensive. So they bought a Citroen GSA. Not too shabby!😁
Great post thanks,I love my 21 year old V70 D5,its got 240000 miles and just recently I had to swap the battery which had lasted 19 years !!
Love that! Keep on driving xx
BTW. This excellent example is in a fab colour combination inside and out.
Hi from Canada! Great review as always. I’ve had many Volvos old and new but the 240 is my favourite I had a 84 245 turbo and my daughter currently has the last year 1993 245 that I hope she keeps forever. Oh also even the base model had a vanity mirror when you open the glovebox door it flips up. I was hoping you’d be surprised and spot it when you opened the glove box😂
Brilliant! Just found your channel! My 1990 740 GLE was by far the best car I have owned to date. Miss it so much. All the best from Glasgow! 😁😁😁
I've had a 1989 245 estate and a 1975 244, which was the first year they were made. I now have the 1969 145 my parents bought brand new. That early 244 felt stangely a bit halfway between the older and newer estates. Maybe due to the bakelite steering wheel and lack of a steering servo in the 1975 244.
Oh lovely! Great taste x
Who doesn't love a boxy Volvo one of the safest cars from the 1970s and you still can buy a Volvo today as for the 1970s the british motor industry was dying a slow death but Volvo was going along making safe robust reliable cars and this Volvo is well over 16 years old and such low mileage also so spacious but a
I would’ve happily driven it home
Fabulous video, I loved these as a child, even though we never had one there was just something about them, I have sadly never owned a 240 but it is still a dream if I can find one that I like and can afford! I had a couple of the smaller 340/360 and loved them too. Love the Sunday morning videos x
They’re so expensive but perhaps rightly so x
I have not driven the 240 have driven a 340 GL though an that was good. I think I prefer older Volvo's to the newer ones.
Awesome video.
Thanks for sharing Steph, really appreciate it 😊👍
Thanks Allan!
Love these cars. That model actually had 107hp, not 100hp. The carb engine was uprated when the newly styled rear end and square headlights were introduced. When the 244 was launched, the engine was rated at 97hp, rising to 100hp in year two, then this upgrade. You're right that it was hugely poular back in the day, and one of the selling points was the amount of British content. 244 DLs were everywhere in the 70s!
Thank you for educating me. Let me explain my rationale, I used a 77 brochure and assumed (wrongly) that nothing would’ve changed in one year. How wrong I was eh! Thank you so much for your knowledge share, it’s appreciated.
Not a classic, more an icon. This is the car that really defined what a Volvo was.
100%
beautiful. thanks Steph,xxx.
I know it's recently become legal to have silver on black number plates on a car of this age, but it really doesn't look right.
It did catch me by surprise but it’s not my car. Plates are easily changed ❤️
fantastic car and video .
Thank you!
Lovely car. My father had one of those.
Very nice example of a car that was built to last,id love to try that one myself, i never did drive a 200 but did have a ew 300’s
You don't need to be delicate with old Volvo knobs and switches, they were made to last
I do when it’s not my car hehe
I see it as strange that in the early 70s we were desperate to remove silver on black number plates and replace them with reflective ones, but today classic car owners want to put them on to non age specific cars.
I’m just not into them
Have you tried the other "big swede" from that era? A Saab 900GL CC?, Then you should. It's every bit like the Volvo but in a different way...
Not yet but it’s in my list
you have beautiful mind
Love the illegal plates. Last time I checked it was a £1000 fine.
With the car being aged 40+, black and silver plates can be legally fitted. It may not be period correct but seeing as I don’t pay towards the owners vehicle upkeep, it’s hardly my place to comment. Plus the car was in stunning condition.