Jim Babish Auto Sales
698 Eisenhower Blvd.
Johnstown, PA 15904
This 1985 Volvo 240 245 Station Wagon features a 2.3L 4 CYLINDER 4cyl Gasoline engine. It is equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission. The vehicle is Blue with a Blue Vinyl interior. - This 1985 Volvo 245 wagon is said to have been sold new in Oregon and remained in the state for approximately thirty years. It was later relocated to Montana where it was purchased by the seller in May 2023. The car is powered by a 2.3-liter inline-four that has been mated with a Tremec T5 five-speed manual transmission installed in August 2023. A one-piece driveshaft was also fitted in addition to Koni coilovers, BNE Dynamics suspension components, 17inch HRE-style wheels, a Lokar shifter, and a Ferrari 308-style steering wheel. The car is finished in Medium Blue over blue vinyl, and additional features include LED headlights, a Sony head unit, and air conditioning.
The car is finished in Medium Blue and features bright trim, a front spoiler, LED headlights, a rear window wiper, a right quarter panel extractor vent, mud flaps, and black mirror caps and window trim. Areas of the lower bodywork with rust damage were removed, and replacement metal was welded, primed, and painted. Photos of the process are provided in the gallery. There is rust damage on the lower windshield trim, as well as on the rear hatch.
The 17inch HRE-style wheels are said to have been sourced from a Ferrari 308 and feature yellow prancing horse center caps. They are mounted with 215/45 Cooper Zeon RE3-G1 tires. Stopping is provided by power-assisted front and rear discs. The car rides on a lowered suspension and is equipped with the following components: Koni coilovers BNE Dynamics adjustable torque rod BNE Dynamics panhard rod BNE Dynamics spherical strut mounts BNE Dynamics quick-steer roll corrector IPD anti-sway bar kit The front control arm bushings were replaced in May 2023, the inner tie rods and the ball joints in August 2023, the rear brake calipers, pads, and rotors in August 2024, and wheel bearings as well as the front brake pads and rotors in September 2024. The front bucket seats and the folding rear bench are trimmed in blue vinyl, and interior appointments include a Lokar shifter with a Ferrari 308-style shift knob, a Sony head unit with Bluetooth capability, as well as a center console, and an air conditioning system that has been converted to utilize R134a refrigerant. BNE Dynamics speaker brackets and window spacers have been installed, and Kilmat sound-deadening material has been applied to the rear cargo area. There are cracks in the dashboard.
The four-spoke steering wheel is said to have been sourced from a Ferrari 308 and is mounted to a MOMO adapter. It sits ahead of instrumentation that consists of a 120-mph speedometer, an analog clock and supplementary gauges. The speedometer cable was replaced in August 2023. The six-digit odometer shows 342k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership. A mileage inconsistency is listed in an August 2024 entry of the Carfax report, which notes that it may be the result of a clerical error.
The 2.3-liter inline-four was factory rated at 114 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque. Drive belts were r
Year: | 1985 |
Make: | Volvo |
Model: | 240 |
Mileage: | 342000 |
Exterior Color: | Blue |
Interior Color: | Blue |
Trim: | DL 4dr Wagon |
Body: | Wagon |
Stock: | P-10844 |
Engine Size: | 2.3L I4 |
Transmission: | 5-Speed Manual |
Vin: | YV1AX8851F1652296 |
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Jim Babish Auto Sales is a family owned and operated dealership that has been serving the western Pennsylvania area for the past 38 years. Our true love and passion for vehicles can be seen through our ever-changing inventory that is filled with rare, clean, & classic units. We pride ourselves in the quality of our vehicles. They have all been meticulously detailed by our professional staff, and fully serviced by trusted, Certified mechanics. Our non-pressure and friendly sales team will eliminate any anxiety in your purchasing experience. Do not fear if you are shopping from a far! We do have shipping options available so you can shop from the comfort of your home. Or if you decide to come visit, we will do our best to make your trip as painless as possible. We buy, sell and trade just about anything including (but not limited to) cars, trucks, vans, dump trucks, motorcycles and motorhomes. So, if you don�t see something you are looking for, please just contact us! We do things a little different around here and hope to make your shopping experience an enjoyable one.
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