[{"id": 3385000, "authorName": "suva39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suva39/", "bidAmount": 999, "content": "$999 bid placed by suva39", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561516663, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3385071, "authorName": "Skuzee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skuzee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a pretty cool cat.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561519044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385118, "authorName": "rapple", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapple/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201c.....registered as a diesel....\u201d ????", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1561520325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385139, "authorName": "Jmdeitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmdeitch/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by Jmdeitch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561521156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3385220, "authorName": "Steve_S1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_s1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rapple\r\n\r\nI'm assuming that this one came with a diesel originally.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561525093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385240, "authorName": "bgroff (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgroff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes car was registered as a diesel by the previous owner. Also states on the title as a diesel, never had to smog before due to it being registered as that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561526101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385336, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More tasty beige goodness.\n\nInteresting about the registration, since a 76 242 would not have been available with a diesel.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561543844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385371, "authorName": "tardis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tardis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you have a long commute and don't mind a zero to sixty time in minutes this would be a great car for that. A great second car or first car for a kid as you damn sure won't be doing any street drags in this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561547623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385374, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My heart started to beat faster a Brick Diesel? then saw it's only registered as a diesel, then I saw the carb, but still a very cool brick none the less.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561548010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385457, "authorName": "RitchieR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ritchier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rapple @Steve_S1 @PWSchuh\r\nFirst year for a diesel in a U.S. spec Volvo 240 was either 1980 or 1981 (I worked at a Volvo dealer at the time and am hazy on the exact model year). I am not hazy on the recollection that the diesel used by Volvo was an inline-6 they sourced from VW. By the time that engine made it into the 700-series cars it was turbocharged, but in its 200-series application it was not.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561551913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385494, "authorName": "VolvoDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvodoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it\u2019s registered as a diesel and the title says \u201cdiesel\u201d but it really is not and never was, isn\u2019t that fraud? And when the buyer goes to retitle it in their state, what legal can of worms is s/he facing?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561552631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385525, "authorName": "VolvoDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvodoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the lack of center ducts (10 pts for originality), what does one do for cabin airflow? Is the air routed through the empty radio cavity?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561553288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385662, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vents on each end of dash and defroster vents.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561555730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385680, "authorName": "sciguy58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sciguy58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perhaps the DMV read the 242 DL as a diesel? (DL and GL being the trim levels)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561556185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385783, "authorName": "maritime10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maritime10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is sweeeet. Love the roof rack! Agree with the lack of center ducts. without AC on a warm day even with all the windows open, having all 4 ducts blasting fan air is a really nice reprieve from the heat. Maybe the upgraded fan makes up for the converted center ducts? in 76 I believe the 242 was offered as a 2.0 sidedraft carb or 2.1 Fuel Injected (K-JET), not sure how it was registered as a diesel. I think the interior is funky and fun. really cool car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561557669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385838, "authorName": "Tlauer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlauer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking 242, love the shot of the roof rack with the golf course background. Diesel registration would allow a small block ford transplant without any smog hassles. Still, the 4 cyl. looks sanitary (so does the interior!).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561558753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385859, "authorName": "Rooty245", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rooty245/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking interior and materials choice. Wish more modern cars had a wider offering for interior color and materials choice. Tired of black, charcoal, grey interiors. Dark interiors in the southwest aren't functional. Looks pretty clean except that one area of rust in the door opening. Praise the beige and sano engine bay. GLWTA @jmdeitch", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561559186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385860, "authorName": "bgroff (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgroff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The previous owner made it happen with making it registered as a diesel and not completely sure how he did it. The electric fan is just an upgrade over the stock fan, makes for much better cooling for the motor. The car was bought with intentions of never being my only car, this was always my weekend car and fun little driver.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561559205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385863, "authorName": "brennislhomme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brennislhomme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahhh such a rad car. Love what you\u2019ve done with it. Love the roof rack as well - any more info on that? Trying to fit one on my w123 has been a pain. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561559314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385968, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the same car in \"weed green\" as a kid, loved it. \r\nMy interior was decidedly less interesting :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561560776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386012, "authorName": "bgroff (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgroff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the positive comments! The roof rack is custom with the VW style wanted. The wood slats are redwood and just done along with all new hardware. The boards were just sanded and then laid down a clear coat. Really makes the car in my opinion", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561561358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386200, "authorName": "KlausDaimler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klausdaimler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a fellow volvophile that loves that bass! in high school I had an 84 with 4x 15s and 2x 8s. \"woomp there it is\" would set off car alarms on the next block. those were the days.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561564299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386253, "authorName": "jmotes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmotes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So the car has no stereo currently beyond a head unit? If thisis true what were you running for highs and mids?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561565323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386318, "authorName": "bgroff (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgroff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car currently only has head unit and the subs in the back. Forgot to mention in the ad that it has custom mdf enclosures built into the body in the kit panels. Was going to use 8\u201d in the custom boxes for the mid and horn compression drivers mounted under the dash. The whole car is wired up for all speakers, subs and amps. Just never got around to finishing the stereo system", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561566338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386339, "authorName": "jmotes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmotes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, what about picking the car up in august, can it be safely stored until then?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561566707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386338, "authorName": "JohnM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's a build thread for it on Turbobricks:\n\nhttp://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=309140\n\nMight be worth mentioning what rear axle ratio it's currently running as it looks like it started life as an M45 car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561566927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386400, "authorName": "bgroff (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgroff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks for attaching the build thread! The car has a 4.10 rear end.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561567675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386430, "authorName": "Fastrack325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastrack325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @JohnM for sharing the built thread of this car! Very interesting indeed! Incredible restoration work!! Curious why the switch from manual to auto. Had an identical freeway warrior car in '80s in manual with the Laycock de normanville overdrive. It was so reliable albeit a bit slow! All the best with the sale!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561568253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386464, "authorName": "bgroff (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgroff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original owner was older and he had a bad knee which was the result in the auto transmission sadly... he was planning on making this his daily.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561569060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386569, "authorName": "JohnM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4.10 is perfectly fine with the auto swap. If it had something like a later 3.31 in there then it'd be no bueno. Anyway, it's a cool build. I especially like the custom battery tray--that's how they should've come from the factory. GLWS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561570644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3386613, "authorName": "TooMuchTin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toomuchtin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was the second owner of a factory built '77 VW Rabbit diesel. It was registered as a diesel from day one. Out of the blue, CA DMV sent a notice that I had to bring in the Rabbit for a mandatory ARB inspection which I passed. So be aware, what it is \"registered as\" isn't a free pass.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561571365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3387083, "authorName": "lovesvolvos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovesvolvos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That interior is nice, color is reminiscent of the \"California\" model. I would miss the door pockets though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561575719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3387730, "authorName": "maritime10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maritime10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bgroff any interest in making another roof rack? that thing is sweet!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561580979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3387794, "authorName": "volvorob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvorob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What modifications were made to the engine bay wiring in order to hide it all?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561581587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3388014, "authorName": "Auslander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auslander/", "bidAmount": 1250, "content": "$1,250 bid placed by Auslander", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561583327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3388412, "authorName": "lovesvolvos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovesvolvos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bgroff this car is not titled as a 1976 but as a 1982 Diesel, correct? And the vin #'s are from another vehicle, a 1982, correct? Any perspective buyer should know that the original VIN plates are not authentic to the car you are selling.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1561586924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3388416, "authorName": "bmw_genius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw_genius/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by bmw_genius", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561586966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3388439, "authorName": "bgroff (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgroff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lovesvolvos correct, I am currently working with BAT to update and fix this misunderstanding within this the ad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561587275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3388887, "authorName": "Jmdeitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmdeitch/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by Jmdeitch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561597353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3388892, "authorName": "bgroff (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgroff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jmdeitch please message me directly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561597487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3388980, "authorName": "savethevolvos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethevolvos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You might want to read this. It is illegal to swap vin plates . I would make sure it is even legal to sell as a titled vehicle at this point .\r\n\r\nhttps://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/messing-with-a-vin-tag-can-get-you-an-orange-jump-suit.445384/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561599723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3389115, "authorName": "Bmurdah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmurdah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From what I can tell, the vin is from a 244 not a 242.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561603595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3390035, "authorName": "Bluebrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds like the prior owner, or someone in the ownership string, did a VIN swap. Too bad. Lots of work in this one and that roof rack is a thing of beauty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561649930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3390048, "authorName": "rapple", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapple/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good catch by @lovesvolvos. Clearly more than the \"..misunderstanding within this ad\" mentioned by the seller is going on here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561650021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3390687, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This listing has been withdrawn by BaT because something during this auction was not fair for the buyer and/or the seller. It might be re-listed in a future BaT Auction if this can be corrected and, if so, we will email all watchers of this listing. We apologize for the inconvenience.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561659134, "type": "bat-bid-canceled"}, {"id": 3390690, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all your comments. After a discussion with the seller of this Volvo, it is clear that the title does not match the year of the car. Unfortunately, in light of this information, we must withdraw the auction. \r\n\r\nWe wish the seller luck in investigating the VIN discrepancy, and apologize for any inconvenience. \r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561659147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3390969, "authorName": "VolvoDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvodoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, BaT, for doing the right thing. Too many dots which can\u2019t be connected.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561661243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3392040, "authorName": "PatinaBeforePolish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patinabeforepolish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How did a 17 digit world VIN plate on a 1976 pre-world VIN vehicle make it to being listed? Empathy for the owner if he's now realizing it's possible he owns a parts car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1561669096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3393615, "authorName": "VolvoDoug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvodoug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller\u2019s pic of the VIN plate should have been a red flag to all of us: it not the same size of the original VIN plate, as evidenced by the 4 empty rivet holes. You can find via search the 1976 VIN plates had four rivets not two. And the rivets pictured are obviously smaller than the original rivets used on this 1982 plate, based on the wear marks on the plate, indicating this plate has been reattached. Of course the \u201c244\u201d on the plate is the reddest of red flags. I know, it\u2019s a moot point now.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561719229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3404188, "authorName": "savethevolvos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/savethevolvos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the seller ever does read this, he should know that the car can be retitled and a proper vin plate put on the car if he goes through the proper channels to save it. There are a few options for cars that had destroyed vin tags. I wish him the best of luck.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1562069346, "type": "comment"}]