You have a 1982 DL, right? In 1981 that would have been a 244DL (4 doors) or a 242DL.

The numbering system had logic, for a while. In the 100 and 200 series, it was #1 digit = Series, #2 digit = cylinders, #3 digit = doors.

So a 200 Series 6-cylinder station wagon would be a 265. The trim level was either De Luxe (DL) or Grande Luxe (GL). The GL version had goodies like power windows, sunroof, leather seats, tachometer. The Diesels, GLTs and 6-cylinder models were almost all GL trim level.

In 1982 volvo droppped the numbers, so we got DL or GL, or maybe GLT or Diesel, or 242C. (First Bertone coupe). Still the 200 Series, though.

They stayed that was until 1986, I think. Then came the 700 series. It had DL, GL, and GLE levels, so Volvo had to return to the numbers. However, they dropped to door count, made them all zero. 1986 240DL can be a wagon or sedan.

Brickboarders use the number system as shorthand, sometimes. I tag my daily driver a 1986 244GL, even though the badging is 240GL.


My '82 DL feels totally different than the 240.

In what ways do the two cars feel different?

Regards,

Bob

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