[{"id": 4048750, "authorName": "oakelectric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oakelectric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that log book!!!\r\nrecording mpg, owner must of really cared for this Bolbo (how the wifey says Volvo)!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579290549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4048772, "authorName": "dscain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dscain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As Howard Wolowitz said on an episode of Big Bang Theory, \"I think I just cheated on my wife a little.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579290662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4048827, "authorName": "WhikyBravo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whikybravo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thats sexy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579290957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4048835, "authorName": "dscain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dscain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is so close to my mom's 1972 144, and the logbook is exactly what my dad taught me to do back when I started driving. I still do it to this day, over 40 years later, except now I do it in a spreadsheet. I don't have a use for this car, and I don't have the funds to buy it, but man, do I want it!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1579291013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4048846, "authorName": "eng_prof", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eng_prof/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love those mudflaps.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579291051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4048861, "authorName": "John_in_DC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_dc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this were a little less boxy it could be a school bus.\n\nJust kidding... Retro cool in abundance with this color on this car. Always loved the single round headlights.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579291215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4048953, "authorName": "Wolson11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolson11/", "bidAmount": 244, "content": "$244 bid placed by Wolson11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579291850, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4048960, "authorName": "maritime10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maritime10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it! looks pretty darned original - the only glaring exceptions I see are the signal lights and taillights but repo's for both with correct coloring are super easy to find online and take just a minute to replace. The grille is pristine!!! and that is the single hardest body part to find in great condition for this car, and if you do, expect to pay out the butt! I learned something new with the Dark Yellow color! I thought orange when I saw this listing. Very cool all around and GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579291942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049001, "authorName": "jaiiiesme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaiiiesme/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by jaiiiesme", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579292261, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4049062, "authorName": "VolvoDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvodoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@europeancar can we have a discussion about the color? The plate says color code \u201c116\u201d, which is \u201cYellow\u201d and looks yellow. The sales ticket says \u201cdark yellow\u201d and technically there is no such color, but that can be overlooked as it is hand-written. \r\n\r\nYour photos look orange for sure, like code # \u201c113\u201d. It may be due to the sun. Can you add any photos of the exterior taken on a cloudy day? Or inside the garage? Unless this car is really orange, and that would indicate a respray at some point. \r\n\r\nCar is gorgeous all around, don\u2019t get me wrong! I just want to know the correct color...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579292798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049085, "authorName": "VolvoDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvodoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@europeancar now that I look at the pics, especially #122, #123, I see overspray in orange. This car has been repainted, I would assert.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579292968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049132, "authorName": "maritime10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maritime10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvodoug 116-1 is Cumberland Yellow according to the paint chart i have (only have an old hardcopy here so no link to supply) 116-1 Cumberland Yellow used 1974-1976 and the swatch is very dark almost orange.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579293377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049171, "authorName": "VolvoDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvodoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@maritime I\u2019m looking at yet another source confirms Cumberland Yellow, and MY 74 and 75 are called Yellow for 116. And I see it as almost rust colored. So I\u2019ll go with it being original.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579293509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049253, "authorName": "Duder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great survivor car, clearly loved by the long term owner. \r\n\r\nA few notes:\r\n-No evidence of a respray in the photos at least - normally you'd see paint on the data tags and stickers under the hood. Firewall, inner fenders, rockers, and interior of the trunk all look like original paint. I'd be highly surprised if this was a color change.\r\n-The sideview mirrors are stainless, as is the rest of the exterior bright trim. Mirror arms are chromed pot metal but that's about it for chrome on an early 240. Stainless is the bee's knees.\r\n-Front corner lenses would've been solid orange originally; looks like they have faded out or been polished clear. Orange is still visible in the cracks & crevices.\r\n-A B21F car with a manual can be fun, especially with a slightly warmer cam. Might be worth the effort to swap in an M46 or M47 to liven this one up a bit.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579294012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049256, "authorName": "maritime10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maritime10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvodoug agreed original color, but perhaps not original paint job - your point on overspray got me looking back and i do see overspray under the car and on 125 and 126, orange peel. BUT its a tank, looks great and on a 244, a respray and orange peel wouldnt bother me much and wouldnt scare me off from this survivor.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1579294018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049523, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a Gorges car, no lie!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579295721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049536, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am in the process of researching any paintwork. The Grandson of the original owner told me the car never had paintwork. The original owner is still alive and well so as soon as I know I will update. I questioned the overspray myself but was assured to the best of their knowledge it had not had anything done.\r\n\r\nSorry for any confusion.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579295852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049675, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I submitted a photo to BaT of the color chart from the brochure that is with the cars documents. It confirms the color.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1579296680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049694, "authorName": "2chevaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2chevaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad had Volvos, our neighbor and my grandpa too. That's how I got the virus. I remember when this model came out and people were disappointed. A motor journalist said: \" the world expected Odin's spear and got Thor's hammer\". Somehow I can not forget that quote. Nice and well preserved Volvo and so 70's. GLWTS", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1579296774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049744, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Volvodoug, This car has not been a complete respray. I invite you to come personally inspect it. However I have talked to a guy I know at the current Volvo dealer that worked at the old dealer when this car was purchased new and he did confirm the car may have had a very minor indecent on the rear of the car. I am currently trying to confirm the information. As soon as I can confirm I will post an update.\r\n\r\nThere are no masking lines that I can find anywhere. The only evidence is the overspray on the lower parts at the rear.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579297102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049821, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A sample spec sheet photo with Volvo factory colors may now be viewed in the gallery as image #151. Thanks @europeancar!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579297682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4049985, "authorName": "Car39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/car39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1976 was a decent quality year for Volvo. 1975 was a virus. Keep the oil changed, or the cam will seize.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579298928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4050022, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dark Yellow, Orange - Tomato, Tomahto", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579299245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4050100, "authorName": "Arcblue4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arcblue4/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by Arcblue4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579300657, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4050134, "authorName": "larrygk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrygk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one in that dark green color in '76. Manual trans. My very first new car. Very nice offering here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579301407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4050226, "authorName": "loganador123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loganador123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there an address where I can look at the vehicle? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579303177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4050346, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@loganador123 Use the Contact Seller button and I will give you the info. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579306636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4050356, "authorName": "Don_D.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/don_d.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Orange and volvo go together like me and a volvo 945 turbo wagon with 300k on the clock. And we do, everywhere I go. Sadly it is black.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579306938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4050429, "authorName": "RogerD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know it\u2019s word nerdy to point out typos, but having a minor indecent on the rear I can\u2019t pass up.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1579308948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4050529, "authorName": "Macmotor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macmotor/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by Macmotor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579311439, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4050569, "authorName": "dj_walls2424", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dj_walls2424/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The tail lights in this era are so much cooler that the newer wrap around 244 taillights.\r\n\r\nNot usually an orange fan, but this one convinces me to be one. Perfect color for a \u201876.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579312211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4050580, "authorName": "dj_walls2424", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dj_walls2424/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh ya, gotta say, amazing job on the presentation seller @europeancar. I\u2019m sure buyers can appreciate the detailed photos. Doesn\u2019t look like you missed anything. ??", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1579312467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4050583, "authorName": "dj_walls2424", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dj_walls2424/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by dj_walls2424", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579312487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4050654, "authorName": "Lattanzi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lattanzi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video of a cold start would be great if possible amazing colour and in great shape", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579314460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4050751, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RogerD. Just making sure people are paying attention. Or maybe auto correct on spellcheck. Thanks for pointing it out. Actually kind of funny!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579318787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4051028, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing what time does to a person....if my parents had owned a Volvo like this when I started driving, I would have been embarrassed to be seen driving it. Now though... I would be proud to daily this beauty.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1579353375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4051074, "authorName": "BarefootBeach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barefootbeach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one of these right after college. Same Color and Interior, Great little car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579354687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4051170, "authorName": "atombaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atombaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a 1976 242DL in 1985 (same paint and interior colors). Nice car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579357163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4051221, "authorName": "SaabOG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabog/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by SaabOG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579358498, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4051707, "authorName": "turbox2k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbox2k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Grew up with one of these. It was my dad\u2019s first new car. I think he got it for $7900 or $9700 in 1979. It went through two of my uncles until it could no longer clear the CA smog check without extensive repairs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579372342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4051716, "authorName": "balticson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balticson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In late 1974 Volvo introduced the 244/245 to Britain with magazine ads using the headline 'No Volvo ever had looks like this before'. There was an ad. for the saloon & one for the estate - in both cases the featured car was this colour.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579372864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4052168, "authorName": "snworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snworks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car! Being of 140 series vintage myself though, I struggle to un-see the face transplant on these.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579391467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4053208, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, I wish my '91 245 was this color!\r\n\r\nThis sure is one beautiful Brick! I agree with @snworks that the 140s are the best looking. But for a 240, the front and rear ends of these early models are pretty dang cool.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579468810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4053341, "authorName": "Johnny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classic of a \"brick\" as they come bar being wagon. First year with OHC engine. Check. Safety orange. Check. Stain repelling brown interior. Check. Boringly dependable 3 speed autotragic transmission. Check. Hope it goes it to a good home and not a teen driver.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579475375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4053463, "authorName": "nyi365", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nyi365/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice to see an early 200 series well kept. Very odd but the other day I purchased a 1976 200 series owners manual. Based on the notes in the manual, turns out that owners manual went to another 240 from this same exact dealership in Kansas. Hope this one goes to a good home.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579481579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4053523, "authorName": "Beyfon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beyfon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Johnny - no, not first year. The 240 series debuted for 1975 and almost all were with the new 2.1L. \r\n\r\nFor 1975 there was a de-contented 242 L that still had the old B20, I am not sure if that engine was ever offered in the 244 and 245. \r\n\r\nAs a side note, it\u2019s interesting to see one of these earliest 240-series cars and how incredibly close this design \u201cupdate\u201d is to the Volvo VESC concept car from 1972. The orange color here is perfect for highlighting that concept car connection.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1579485277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4053989, "authorName": "volvoned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beyfon: All US spec 240s were B-20F\r\nThe B21 did not arrive here US until \r\n\u201876.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579532418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4054041, "authorName": "maritime10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maritime10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "going back on my earlier comment on the grille being the most expensive body part to find/replace in good condition - i tried to bring it home, but couldnt keep up with this auction last night. Vintage Volvo 240 Flat Hood Grille & Dual Round Headlight Kit 242 244 245 RARE def not an issue with this 244, it really does look great", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579533642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4054178, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I spoke to the original owner of the car over the weekend. Got a little more history that the son or grandson were not aware of.\r\n\r\nThe first incident was when the original owner pulled up to the dealership once. He left the car in neutral and it rolled backwards into one of the dealers used cars on the lot. He did not remember any damage from that time.\r\n\r\nThe second incident was pulling out of a Walmart parking lot and was hit in the driverside doors. He said the damage was minor and very well repaired by a local body shop. He thought the repair info should have been in the file but we have not seen it. \r\n\r\nHe could not remember the exact time frame either incident happened but was quite some time ago in his words.\r\n\r\nI am sorry this info was not conveyed to me from the son or grandson to begin with. I try to present cars as honest and transparent as I can with the info given to me.\r\n\r\nThanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579536616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4055532, "authorName": "Leisarflynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leisarflynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would you work with a shipping service? I have been looking for one of these for a while to use as a daily driver and a parade car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579551381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4055598, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Leisarflynn We have cars shipped often. Should be no problem. What is your location?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579551863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4055669, "authorName": "Leisarflynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leisarflynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tallahassee Fl.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579552310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4055713, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Leisarflynn I may have an enclosed transporter coming through next week that could move it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579552790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4056025, "authorName": "Leisarflynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leisarflynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a ballpark you can give me on the shipping?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579555023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4056335, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Leisarflynn Please use the Contact Seller button and we can discuss further. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579557552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4057466, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@loganador123 I have emailed you my info and you have not responded. Do you still want to see the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579582846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4058242, "authorName": "northNH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northnh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Blast from the past...\n\nI had no idea they could find beautifully color-matched mouse pelts large enough to upholster those big seats.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1579625601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4058702, "authorName": "jeepmore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepmore/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by jeepmore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579632122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4061271, "authorName": "Duder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beyfon what @volvoned said is right on - in the US we only got the B20F for 1975 model year as the B21 wasn't ready yet in K-Jetronic fuel injected form which was required to pass emissions here. So for an early 240 it's an easy to discern engine spec by model year at least; '75 = B20 always, and then from '76 to '82 it was all B21 with no more pushrods to be found.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579658549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4061667, "authorName": "SaabOG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabog/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by SaabOG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579675829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4062196, "authorName": "carhop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carhop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice well-preserved Volvo. It reminds me of the 144 my dad had in the '70s. He started keeping written logs like that in his Volvo, a habit I've tried to follow, to at least keep up with maintenance. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579706739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4062364, "authorName": "RicOct0811", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricoct0811/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This makes me miss my '81 240 wagon so much. I don't think that car could hit 90 going downhill, but it was bulletproof.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579709677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4062722, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos of the exterior trim as well as the trunk may now be viewed at the end of the gallery. Thanks @europeancar!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579716435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4062776, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would like to note that some time in this cars life the air pump was removed. I found a hand written note in the documents from 1995 stating the pump was frozen up and to cut the belt and quit using it.\r\n\r\nI don't know the whereabouts of the air pump parts.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579717448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4062804, "authorName": "loganador123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loganador123/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by loganador123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579717763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4062831, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A cold-start video presented by the seller may now be viewed at the end of the listing. Thanks @europeancar!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579718218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4062871, "authorName": "SaabOG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabog/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by SaabOG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579718672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4063068, "authorName": "loganador123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loganador123/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by loganador123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579720062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4063221, "authorName": "SaabOG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabog/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by SaabOG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579721069, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4063250, "authorName": "loganador123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loganador123/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by loganador123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579721221, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4063766, "authorName": "veloman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@europeancar Thanks for a proper cold start video. I hate when people just say \"it's cold and now I'm starting it\" and I was about to ask about what looked like a missing v-belt and you answered that already. Really cool looking Volvo. I would not normally give a second glance at an orange looking car but this one just works somehow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579724194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4064623, "authorName": "SaabOG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabog/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by SaabOG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579729921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4064693, "authorName": "loganador123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loganador123/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by loganador123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579730401, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4065252, "authorName": "cammac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammac/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by cammac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579741744, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4065271, "authorName": "loganador123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loganador123/", "bidAmount": 4750, "content": "$4,750 bid placed by loganador123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579742102, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4065497, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a reminder if you win this auction and live in the state of Kansas as a dealer we must collect sales tax.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579747181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4065512, "authorName": "Johnny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beyfon I was under the impression that all 1975 cars in North America still used the pushrod B20. I've been wrong before, but I believe that was standard at least initially. I've seen a wagon in person myself, so it's not just 2 door sedans. On a side note I've seen a stripper model 244 from Canada that was about a 1980 that had a B21 with a factory carb.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579747589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067307, "authorName": "blitz805", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blitz805/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great looking VoVo, love the orange color, flathood and single round headlight front end. The only thing that would make it better is if it was a 2-door. Still, I'd be proud to drive this thing. Not many around in this condition!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579805217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070241, "authorName": "Jasper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. My buddy had a \u201875 242 in this color years ago. Very rough and rusty but robust. Tattered front leather seats out of some boo-jeeer 240, brass trailing arm bushings, and totally whacked steering rack. I once drove it into a ditch while diagnosing it\u2019s bad master cylinder. Always an exciting beer run car! \r\n\r\nActual quote: No officer, I haven\u2019t been drinking, I\u2019m just sitting here drinking Orange Crush in my orange car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579877148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070260, "authorName": "slowburnjgerm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slowburnjgerm/", "bidAmount": 4850, "content": "$4,850 bid placed by slowburnjgerm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579877505, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4070273, "authorName": "4germancars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4germancars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Per the amazing log book, is it true that it hasn't been driven since 4-25-15?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579877715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070283, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Morning ALL!! \r\n\r\nToday is the day this Great Volvo gets a new caretaker!\r\n\r\nThanks for all the great comments about the car. \r\n\r\nI will be watching and available to answer questions.\r\n\r\nGood luck to all bidders!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579877871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070389, "authorName": "djac70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djac70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was this brick ever taken out on the highway? Looking at the averages for miles per gallon looks like it went for groceries and back.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579880121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070396, "authorName": "Jim_Perry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_perry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jasper, if that 1975 242 is still out there I would like you to contact me. (Sorry, I don't know ho to contact him directly.)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579880328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070400, "authorName": "Littlecaars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/littlecaars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey, not for nothing but who would take over 200 pictures of a very un interesting automobile such as a 1976 Volvo 244? Just saying.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579880381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070421, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Littlecaars Even with all the photos we took even more had been requested. Even uninteresting cars are interesting to someone. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Some lucky person is going to get to enjoy this car for a long time.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1579880756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070453, "authorName": "Littlecaars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/littlecaars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see it is getting its fair due at $4800. Good luck, it is doing well", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579881200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070463, "authorName": "Jim_Perry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_perry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jasper, please see my comment on your comment.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579881348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070611, "authorName": "jedifocus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jedifocus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If sold to a party residing outside of Kansas how long does said party have to collect vehicle?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579883884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070768, "authorName": "cammac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammac/", "bidAmount": 4950, "content": "$4,950 bid placed by cammac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579886458, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4070848, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jedifocus It would need to be paid for shortly after the end of the auction. Like early next week. Then you could arrange to pick up the car hopefully within a week or so.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579887683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070975, "authorName": "Jasper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jim_perry, I remember the reverse going out but that was hardly the end. Owner didn\u2019t have the bread for insurance, so it sat outside and some neighbor complained until it was towed. Probably at least in its third generation as a cheap Chinese product by now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579889811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071094, "authorName": "sportydaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportydaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So if this is \"officially\" a yellow car I guess you can't join your local Orange Car Club?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579891464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071183, "authorName": "Jim_Perry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_perry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jasper, I am looking for a 1975 (only). Any condition. (Actually, the worse the better.)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579892281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071225, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@europeancar\r\nGood luck today, this one certainly deserves lots o\u2019 love!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579892682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071299, "authorName": "jaiiiesme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaiiiesme/", "bidAmount": 5050, "content": "$5,050 bid placed by jaiiiesme", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579893168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4071418, "authorName": "ksverige", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ksverige/", "bidAmount": 5150, "content": "$5,150 bid placed by ksverige", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579893786, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4071450, "authorName": "jaiiiesme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaiiiesme/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by jaiiiesme", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579894065, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4071454, "authorName": "Randy_of_Idaho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randy_of_idaho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And off we go", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579894097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071513, "authorName": "cammac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cammac/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by cammac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579894512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4071563, "authorName": "larrygk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrygk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was there a 100k service done? I cannot recall if factory recc was at 90k or 100k or?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579894892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071576, "authorName": "carfever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Littlecaars nearly 500 watchers, including myself, seem to find this car very interesting.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579894991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071605, "authorName": "jeepmore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepmore/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by jeepmore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579895151, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4071627, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is really nice - A lot to like\r\n\r\nBest to the seller & bidders", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579895256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071628, "authorName": "larrygk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrygk/", "bidAmount": 5650, "content": "$5,650 bid placed by larrygk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579895258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4071639, "authorName": "jaiiiesme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaiiiesme/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by jaiiiesme", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579895344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4071644, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It will :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579895395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071643, "authorName": "Tom_MoPar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_mopar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fly in - drive home and...... until the ends of days.\nSeriously, with 104k miles on it, this car could outlive many of us.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1579895436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071659, "authorName": "jaiiiesme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaiiiesme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/24/20 for $5,900 to jaiiiesme", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579895466, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4071657, "authorName": "larrygk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrygk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beauty having bought a new one back then but 6 was my limit. GL.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579895481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071663, "authorName": "veloman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veloman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done...stole that one for sure", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579895492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071649, "authorName": "Randy_of_Idaho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randy_of_idaho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After I fell on my back this morning feels like it will easily out live me", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579895495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071664, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jaiiiesme\r\n\r\nReally happy for you here", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579895496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071665, "authorName": "VolvoDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvodoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy it!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1579895497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071674, "authorName": "europeancar (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks To all who participated!\r\n\r\nThanks To Bring a Trailer for a great platform!\r\n\r\nLast but certainly not least congrats to @jaiiiesme!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1579895569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071678, "authorName": "jeepmore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepmore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "would have looked real good next to my 79 242 gt and 66 122 but not to be.\r\nwell bought", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579895603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071682, "authorName": "jaiiiesme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaiiiesme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am very happy :-) good game everyone, gonna look real nice next to a 1984 244 & a 1990 745 turbo hehe", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1579895644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071696, "authorName": "dj_walls2424", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dj_walls2424/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW $5,900 was a ver decent price for such a cool rare car. I would thought it'd go for closer to 9-10k.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1579895774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071698, "authorName": "loganador123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loganador123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579895794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4073102, "authorName": "Tom_R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_r.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They\u2019ve been giving away 240s lately on BaT!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579905701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4426536, "authorName": "Madeinhongkong", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madeinhongkong/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Witchita? Where Hoovies Garage? Surprised he didn\u2019t pick this up!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587830800, "type": "comment"}]