Classic 1974 Volvo 142 GL Grand Luxe B20 Automatic -New Body Paint & Engine Work

Description for Volvo 142 Grand Luxe 1974

DESCRIPTION:

• Beautifully Restored 1974 Volvo 142 GL (Grand Luxe), 2 Dr, 5 seat, 4 Sp Auto, PS, Inline 4 Cyl Engine. Estimated 17/24 MPG, 188k originalmiles but considerable engine work performed. These engines are made very solid and quite often last till 300k or even more! It didn'tneed a complete engine overhaul but we did much of the same work within the scope of a overhaul like replacing the cam shaft and waterpump, changing head gaskets plus other engine work outside the scope like changing out the fuel injection, starter, etc. A more detailedlist included below. No known major mechanical issues. Runs great! A considerable amount of bodywork performed, as well as new paintapplied. We also changed out the interior seating and carpet. Stored in a covered bay and hardly driven before and after bodywork wasdone and new paint applied. A classic 70s era Volvo with a modern streamline body for long term appeal. A real head turner and not your runof the mill mass produced common vanilla type car. An increasingly rare model car, especially in this condition and price! Must sell due toillness in family. Clean title on hand.

• Interior Body:Removed old carpet and installed new Taupe carpeting atop the thick rubber sealer that was applied to the floorboards to create asmoother ride and air tight seal. Installed Taupe seats in vg condition from other vintage Volvo. Interior roof clean with no blemishes,tears or signs of any past or present leaks. All original glass manual windows in vg condition with no chips or cracks. Applied new sealsaround inside of windows, doors, hood and trunk. Original AM/FM radio, dash components, heater and interior lights, all working lasttested. Dash in gc except 2 cracks that are hardly noticeable especially from front or rear seated position. Mostly noticeable if if you viewfrom standing over top. Drivers side door panel torn but could be replaced by buyer.

• Exterior: Restored body with multi stage bodywork that included; several stages of sanding, filling, primer, paint, etc. New paint color isCalifornia Orange. Similar but not identical to the original Orange paint color which is a darker shade of Orange and still shows in a fewcertain inconspicuous areas like around the inside of the engine compartment, and inside trunk lid and trunk. Underside of trunk lid ispainted with original orange color and primer along edges. Inside trunk had some rust so it was repaired and finished off with a boltedmetal plate, trunk interior completely covered with a black sealer and new trunk seals installed around inside trunk lid to help ensure itremained sealed and dry, with no leaks. Very little rust on undercarriage. Ziebart still intact. Replaced bumper, some lights and covers.

• Engine & Mechanics:Changed following: Oil pump, starter, fuel lines, dual pressure regulators in the fuel line, spark plugs, fuel pump, cam and lifters, battery,wipers, brake pads, caliper, fuel injection carburetor to a new Weber B20 Carb with electric choke for better gas efficiency and a moreefficient, less finicky start. Changed head gasket set for following: (cylinder head, water pump, transmission, valve cover gasket, oil pump).Gas tank cleaned, sealed with POR--15, valves adjusted, changed filter and transmission. Tested power steering, brakes, headlights, taillights, hazards, front and rear defrost.

• Removed parts such as the original fuel injection carb, front bucket and back bench seating, etc. may be included in the sale depending on the price and negotiation. Inquire prior to purchase if interested in these original parts.

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TERMS, PAYMENT, PICKUP OR SHIPPING:

• We have sold on Ebay since 1997 and served our customers with the highest level of service and consistently received the same high level of satisfaction rating. We try to be thorough, honest and fair.Our goal is for a happy customer and seamless sale.We are detailed oriented and always try to give the prospective buyer an accurate picture of the item with detailed written description, and lots of clear photos of the item and almost always, this has been more than successful with high praise and no complaints at all. As thorough as we are, we are aware that there may be a rare occasion when a buyer has unreasonable expectations, is dishonest and abuses the system or has other motives or opinion that may lead to a disagreement or action. We do not anticipate any issues, but to avoid this type of situation especially with this high dollar item that we are selling due to a family illness, we are offering the car without any warranties, either expressed, written or implied.This is a classic automobile restored to our preference and liking including the parts used, which may or may not include OEM parts. Since each person's expectations and interpretations may differ, we encourage and make the car available to the prospective buyer or their agent to view and test drive to ensure their satisfaction to the features, condition, and value prior to purchase. Any changes to the terms must be submitted by buyer and approved by us in writing.Receipt of the deposit constitutes acceptance of these terms.A $500 deposit non-refundable deposit is required before the car is considered sold and after which time, it will be removed from the market. Payment of the deposit constitutes acceptance of these terms. Message us for more info on the car, to set up a time to view or discuss additional payment and pickup options. Please contact us prior to purchase to confirm payment and pickup options or asap after purchase if there is any issues. We will be fair and work with the buyer if possible to ensure the sale issuccessfullycompleted. All changes will be verified in writing.

• We will accept Paypal or other similar payment method for the $500 nr deposit but not for the balance owed unless when there are fees charged to us for the payment received. Other payment options that might be accepted are as follows:Cashier's or personal check, instant transfer with no fees charged, US Postal Money order or cash upon pickup or other.If buyer has a bank local to the seller's location, then depending on the situation, we may be able to verify funds at the bank on the day of pickup.This will be negotiated on a case by case basis and contact us before purchase if interested in the options. All payment method must clear prior to pickup so depending on the method, payment may be required to be paid prior to the pickup date.The bill of sale and the clean title will be transferred at the time of pickup. Payment in full and pickup should be made within 3 weeks from date of deposit for buyer's originating from WA and within 1 month for out of state buyers, unless otherwise negotiated. Car is located in Olympia, WA.