Basic Information and History

Selling completely without reserve price on Bidders Highway!

1993 marked the end of a Swedish automotive icon: the Volvo 240 series, renowned for its durability, straight lines, and genuinely practical engineering. The final model year was produced in a numbered series and is today a sought-after collector’s item among enthusiasts – not least thanks to the classic 2.3-liter engine and unique details.

Here we offer a Volvo 245 Classic from 1993, numbered as car no. 88 of the last ones produced – proven by the exclusive plaque on the dashboard featuring Pehr G. Gyllenhammar’s signature. In total, the car has had 13 owners over 32 years, with a documented mileage of 303,390 km.

The car was sold new in Sweden. The current seller bought it with the ambition of restoring and preserving it for future generations, but the project never materialized, and the car has mostly been stored in a garage. Fun fact: this very model and final series are highly sought after among collectors and classic car enthusiasts thanks to their status as the last 240s from Volvo’s legendary rear-wheel-drive era.

Please note: the original certificate for the “Classic” edition is missing, but the plaque remains on the dashboard.

Equipment and Options

1. Numbered “Classic” plaque on dashboard (no. 88)
2. B230F engine
3. Manual gearbox
4. Upgraded and refurbished alloy wheels
5. Nearly new tires
6. Heated rear window
7. Tow bar
8. Adjustable steering wheel
9. Rear seatbelts (three-point)

Condition

Body & Exterior:

Patina in the form of stone chips, minor scratches, and dents – typical for its age. Clear coat has peeled on the hood and roof. Rust present at the bottom edges of doors and tailgate, around wheel arches, and lower part of the tailgate panel. Rubber seals at the bottom of the doors have detached. Other exterior details in normal condition considering mileage and age.

Interior:

Well preserved with an original feel. Headliner, steering wheel, controls, and buttons are in good condition.

Tires & Wheels:

Almost new tires and refurbished alloy wheels in very good condition.

Mechanics & Functionality:

The engine is in normal condition for its age and mileage and has proven reliable even after longer periods of inactivity. Gearbox and brakes function as they should (last inspection passed in 2024).

Defects:

The tailgate lock only works from the inside; central locking on the left rear door is not working.

Service History

Inspection documents available over the years confirm its history.

1. Latest approved inspection: 2024-06-19
2. Next inspection: no later than 2026-06-30
3. Service history uncertain, but the engine has always started even after long storage periods.

Summary

A unique opportunity to acquire a Volvo 245 from the final model year – a true Classic with a preserved numbered plaque and desirable history.

The car shows wear and rust, but at the same time offers the untouched character and potential that makes this model popular among enthusiasts and collectors. With nearly new tires and fresh wheels, it is ready for its next owner – whether as a daily driver, restoration project, or future classic.

A collectible piece of Swedish automotive history – and it is sold completely without reserve price on Bidders Highway!