Do you have it on the V8 Volvo facebook group?
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82 242-6.2L; '17 Mazda3; '16 Crosstrek

Looks like this sweet 780 came out of PA hibernation and sold quickly at a reasonable price. A heck of a car for less than 10K. Paul Newman's '95-960 wagon was bought new and Converse Engineering installed a Kenne Bell built, supercharged, 302SBF w/ 5-speed. Wayne Carini bought it a couple years ago , can see on "Chasing Classic Cars" Fastest Sleeper around. Now I believe the LS GM is the way to go---light motor--no excess weight on front end--slide-in, crap-loads of power and a solid conversion with great gas mileage.
Regards, Ken in Central Florida---"Dodged a Bullet" this time.

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I still have both cars. Not driving them much lately due to weather. Last week's rain has washed the salt away, so I took the wagon out yesterday to run a few errands. A guy in newer BMW commented how nice to see a classic Volvo wagon in such good condition, without even knowing about the V8 conversion. Then he wanted to see the engine and hear the exhaust. I finished my chores, washed it and put it back in the garage.

So the cars are basically stashed away for the rest of the winter, garaged with battery tenders. I've had a couple of inquiries but apparently none serious. By late spring/early summer I will consider putting one or both on "Bring A Trailer" if they haven't sold by then.

The kit was from Converse engineering. I don't think they are still around.

I hate to say it here but my daily driver is an Audi S6 Avant. It has a 340 hp V8 with quattro awd. I don't really drive the 780 much these days but it's still a hoot to drive. Since I am an art framer by trade and a car nut too, I like wagons that are fun to drive.

Hence the 740 V8 wagon. I previously had a couple of 740 turbo wagons as well as an '86 that was also a 5.0 swap. I used this car as a DD for a while, although not during winter conditions. Lately I mostly drive the Audi.

I still get a lot of compliments on the 780, to me it's a better Mustang than a Mustang but without 'collector' status (and price). Better built, safer, better handling, nicer interior (by far) than a Fox Mustang!

Pricewise it's somewhere in the $12K neighborhood. It just passed PA state inspection and runs great! I don't *need* to sell, just don't drive it much, probably time to move it on to someone who will.

I'm asking $8500 for the wagon. It is a solid rust free car. Has several modifications but not 'over the top'. Would be a great base for further upgrades or enjoy as is. I can be somewhat flexible on price for the the right buyer (but I'm not giving it away).

The cars are in Pittsburgh which is ~300 miles from Philadelphia. If you (or anyone else) would like to see them, check with me to schedule.