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1980 242 GT 200 1980

There is a 1980 Volvo 242 GT going to be auctioned this weekend in Northern Va. It looks all original but I was wondering if they came with the turbo style(virgo)rims? This car has them. The body is rusted in the usual places so if I get it what parts should be removed? Basically what was special about the cars? I know the obvious, grill, seats (front and rear), door panels, wheels, hood. But what else? I mainly deal with the trubo 240 series cars so this is a first for me. Also there is a 83' 242 I plan to get if the price is right. Rusted and in worse shape than the GT.

Thanks for any info.

John








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1980 242 GT 200 1980

The 242GT was equipped a little differently every year, from '78-'80. Suspension was tweaked, sometimes having the shocks Michael mentioned, sometimes R-Sport front springs, sometimes a 21/23mm roll bar combo, sometimes chassis braces. The R-Sport gauge package was an option only. Generally, the '80 is the least desireable, usually being outfitted identically to the later 240T. But it's still a cool car.

Nothing was ever special about the GT engines, they're simply stock B21Fs.
--
Speed Racer, '83 240 R, '74 164 E, '93 940 OL1 (Manchester, CT)








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1980 242 GT 200 1980

Yes, it had the Virgos. Also had the 23/21 bars of the later Turbo/GLT models. It might be worthwhile to pull the struts to see if they're the orange DeCarbons too. Maybe you'll get lucky with the R-Sport gauge cluster or steering wheel.

Where's the auction?








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1980 242 GT 200 1980

John,

The GT's were, and are a special car for a few reasons. They were Volvo's first stab at a sporty 240 before the GLT's and Turbo's came along. Along with a fistful of suspension upgrades, they came with black curdoroy interiors with orange stripes down the seats and most interior panels. Silver was the only colour available in the US, with big black and orange stripes down the sides. This would tell you really if it is truly all original. The front end was unique as well with fog lights integrated into the grille.

If the rust isn't too bad, it would be a worthy resto project, not just a parts car.

Happy Bricking!!!
--
Richard - '87 245 DL 374,000 km, '82 242 GLT 121,000 km








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1980 242 GT 200 1980

Yes, the car is silver with stripes down the side and has the black cordoroy interior with an orange stripe. No rally gauges though. So anything special about the engine? Thanks for all the info.

John








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1980 242 GT 200 1980

The '80 GT was pretty much a cosmetic upgrade although a nice one. The Virgo's were on the '80 GT. '78 and '79 GTs had a special 14" wheel. Probably the best GT was the '79.

Skip
'93 850GLT
'83 242TI Flathood








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1980 242 GT 200 1980

Well I got the 80' 242 GT. Looks to have 53k miles on the odometer and the iterior is really clean. I found out it was donated so will attempt to contact the original owner. Now to get it home and running. Also won the 83 242 Turbo for real cheap. Basically a parts car with real nice wheels.
I may sell the GT so if anyone is interested let me know.

83 245 Turbo
84 244 Turbo
83 242 Turbo
80 242 GT

For sale 69' 142S vintage race car

John in Northern Va.







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