[{"id": 12966789, "authorName": "RicardoPR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricardopr/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by RicardoPR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699997085, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12967482, "authorName": "whats_a_ZJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whats_a_zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Levi, a 1986 240, joined us as a birthday gift to me from my doting spouse, in honor of her beloved, long departed blue volvo brick, Donovan. driving Levi has been a true pleasure - between what i call the \"real car\" sounds, the squeak and thunk of metal doors, the humorous effort required to crank windows up and down, and the enveloping warmth of 1980s velvety upholstery. the ride is classic volvo - if you know, you know. being able to actually see out of a rear windshield? you won't believe it until you swing that right arm over the passenger seat and twist backwards to start your reverse journey. seeing the smiles on other drivers' faces as they pass you in the opposite lane? you'll keep your window down, even in the rain, the better to smile back and wave. people love a Volvo, and we love our Volvo, Levi.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1699999978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12967899, "authorName": "vintage_volvo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintage_volvo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@whats_a_zj, depending on your age, \"swing that right arm over the passenger seat and twist backwards\" .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700003605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12968163, "authorName": "JeffArm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffarm/", "bidAmount": 750, "content": "$750 bid placed by JeffArm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700006468, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12968202, "authorName": "whats_a_ZJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whats_a_zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing says that the hood can be difficult to close. It's actually the hood release lever not retracting all the way when pulled. After releasing the hood, we push the lever back a bit and the hood locks right into place when closed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700006949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12968552, "authorName": "vintage_volvo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintage_volvo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@whats_a_zj, squirt some penetrating oil down the cable sheath and on the latch.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700009963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12968562, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller, try lubing the hood release cable and latch. If you take the grill out you can get some lubricant into the cable housing. Also lube the safety catch and all the pivot points on the hinges. Also, the large hose on the top of the throttle body is missing. That goes to the EVAP canister inside the left front fender. It\u2019s function is to remove the fuel vapors that accumulate inside the charcoal canister. They usually break as they age because of the sharp angle. If the rest of the hose is pliable, you can splice in a new piece using a ribbed connector.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1700010082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12968612, "authorName": "whats_a_ZJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whats_a_zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks a lot, @old_ned and @vintage_volvo. I appreciate the tips.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700010520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12968677, "authorName": "vintage_volvo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintage_volvo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@whats_a_zj, if you remove the latch assembly and the cable clamp you can elevate the cable so you can direct the penetrant to flow though the sheath easier. The release lever should retract after being pulled.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700011166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12969050, "authorName": "BillYoder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyoder/", "bidAmount": 850, "content": "$850 bid placed by BillYoder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700015500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12969907, "authorName": "Biasply", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biasply/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprised you're selling with a good memory as a gift from your spouse. These are great old cars, I drive a '90 model as my primary car, its trustworthy and always a pleasure to drive. Great for someone looking to get into owning an older car and learn some of the maintenance on them yourself. Not bad at all to work on and parts are quite available. Great color on this one!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700051432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12976951, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 1986, "content": "$1,986 bid placed by Keith_Price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700088254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12977290, "authorName": "whats_a_ZJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whats_a_zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@biasply - tough decision because the car runs so well. my wife and i were both working from home when we bought it. we had more time to joy ride around (slowly!) and driving was entertainment. now that we're back to work, it's playing less of a role in our life. i appreciate your comment- thanks!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700092071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12986140, "authorName": "JeffArm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffarm/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by JeffArm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700183484, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12995536, "authorName": "whats_a_ZJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whats_a_zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the wear on seat, I've posted two pictures of the damage with a penny pictured for size reference.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700313201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13017545, "authorName": "whats_a_ZJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whats_a_zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In response to a DM, i wrote: \r\nThe AC blows cold. It's been chilly around here for a while so I can't really test it now with a thermometer but over the summer, it was great. Any rust we saw, we did our best to address it. The tail bushing was the real trouble spot and that got replaced before we drove it at all. BaT noted there is rust in the right rear drip channel that I hadn't previously noticed. The previous owner of the car said the volvo was based in VA and NC its entire life- it's only been up north for two years. Lastly, I don't think we've put more than 100 miles on it since the odometer broke. Just a few drives up the bronx river parkway and back or across to Rye and back. The odometer was a recent eff-up on my part.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700531827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13018843, "authorName": "JeffArm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffarm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To confirm, the odometer is not working? I did not see that in the posting but noticed it in your comments from yesterday.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700575283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13019121, "authorName": "whats_a_ZJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whats_a_zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct- both the trip and main odometer broke under my ownership. Previous auction listed (linked) shows mileage when i got it. Listing has the following statement....\r\n\r\n The six-digit odometer shows 141k miles, approximately 500 of which have been added under current ownership. An aftermarket horn has been installed, and the odometer and the trip-meter reset stem are broken. Total mileage is unknown.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700578150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13019417, "authorName": "Oldcarguy72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy72/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by Oldcarguy72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700580918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13019638, "authorName": "whats_a_ZJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whats_a_zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey all - thanks very much for your questions and your bids. I'm happy to answer any questions I can for you as we go into the home stretch.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700582897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13019676, "authorName": "Cooperstown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooperstown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was a mechanic's note that the wiring harness needs replacing, and then I think I saw an invoice for a wiring harness...was it replaced?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700583214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13019694, "authorName": "whats_a_ZJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whats_a_zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cooperstown - yes, we had it replaced though I don't have the line-item in an invoice. BaT wanted to use the verbiage that \"...The wiring harness is said to have been replaced under current ownership...\". It was at that time that the dashboard lights came back on full brightness, etc.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700583377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13020036, "authorName": "Dedra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dedra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She's a beauty", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700586058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13020451, "authorName": "whats_a_ZJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whats_a_zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, Dedra. We think he's a gentle tank. The upgrades/maintenance of the brake, electrics, and other systems should give him a new lease on life.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700589151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13022548, "authorName": "Bschmidtd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bschmidtd/", "bidAmount": 2350, "content": "$2,350 bid placed by Bschmidtd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700596282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13022585, "authorName": "JohnKach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnkach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an \u201885 in this color\u2026 it\u2019s a gorgeous color that looks either lighter or darker depending on the lighting \ud83e\udd29 GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700596407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13024375, "authorName": "56PackardMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/56packardman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun fact: The \"A: in the name \"Volvo\" stands for aerodynamic. \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1700601966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13024469, "authorName": "jaz761", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaz761/", "bidAmount": 2655, "content": "$2,655 bid placed by jaz761", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700602326, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13024528, "authorName": "JeffArm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffarm/", "bidAmount": 2780, "content": "$2,780 bid placed by JeffArm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700602514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13024577, "authorName": "Bschmidtd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bschmidtd/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by Bschmidtd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700602714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13024685, "authorName": "jaz761", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaz761/", "bidAmount": 3007, "content": "$3,007 bid placed by jaz761", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700603153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13024705, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 3240, "content": "$3,240 bid placed by Keith_Price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700603230, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13024769, "authorName": "jaz761", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaz761/", "bidAmount": 3345, "content": "$3,345 bid placed by jaz761", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700603474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13024777, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Old Swedish cars are to be loved like rescue dogs. Bid accordingly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700603571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13024807, "authorName": "JeffArm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffarm/", "bidAmount": 3450, "content": "$3,450 bid placed by JeffArm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700603663, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13024895, "authorName": "JetstreamRider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetstreamrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That wiring harness replacement is a huge plus!!!\r\nBest wishes in the coming minutes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700604055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13024915, "authorName": "whats_a_ZJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whats_a_zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks very much for the support. A lot of the work was done by Lucky's Automotive in Yonkers. They are a classic volvo specialist shop.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700604182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13024934, "authorName": "Oldcarguy72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy72/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Oldcarguy72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700604267, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13025005, "authorName": "jaz761", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaz761/", "bidAmount": 4176, "content": "$4,176 bid placed by jaz761", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700604517, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13025068, "authorName": "JeffArm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffarm/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by JeffArm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700604774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13025076, "authorName": "jaz761", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaz761/", "bidAmount": 4475, "content": "$4,475 bid placed by jaz761", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700604815, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13025104, "authorName": "JeffArm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffarm/", "bidAmount": 4575, "content": "$4,575 bid placed by JeffArm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700604930, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13025126, "authorName": "JeffArm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffarm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/21/23 for $4,575 to JeffArm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700605050, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13025133, "authorName": "Lucky7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lucky7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car! Enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700605079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13025137, "authorName": "kancocorp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kancocorp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "super cool car, reminds me of my dads work car from childhood... use it in good health @jeffarm !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700605130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13025141, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @JeffArm buy the sellers dinner and everything square. Like the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700605147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13025147, "authorName": "luxuryautomax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luxuryautomax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know why BaT didn't wait til this ended before starting white 240DL couple of hours ago. Great Buy!!! especially with all the sorting just completed.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1700605167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13025161, "authorName": "whats_a_ZJ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whats_a_zj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks a lot for the bids! While i'm sad to see it go, i'm sure @jeffarm will give it a good home.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700605212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13025195, "authorName": "Oldcarguy72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarguy72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the buyer snd seller. Fair deal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700605329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13025258, "authorName": "JeffArm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffarm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome! This will help compliment my 87 wagon but not sure the wife will see eye to eye on having two of them around. I beg the differ!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700605534, "type": "comment"}]