[{"id": 15256131, "authorName": "TheLawWon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thelawwon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is as old as I am, but only one of us is showing it.... All my respect.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1723559469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15256217, "authorName": "exizldelfuego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exizldelfuego/", "bidAmount": 1420, "content": "$1,420 bid placed by exizldelfuego", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723560094, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15256320, "authorName": "Dowty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dowty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can never go wrong with Cocomats", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723560909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15256345, "authorName": "Ebody72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebody72/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by Ebody72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723561071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15256575, "authorName": "mjmason78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjmason78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had a '70 142S in the family, and I always dug the thermometer-style speedo. Nice that the stock cluster is included. Disregarding accurate odometer readings, I wonder if the cluster still works?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723562814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15256629, "authorName": "avanhemert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avanhemert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "142s. The suffix \"S\" indicates twin carbs. Why did this change to only one carb?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1723563147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15256690, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller here!\n\nthanks for the questions. \n\nthe original odometer works, when i acquired a 142 i had always had plans to put in a rallye cluster or a gt cluster. during covid i acquired a gt cluster and it became my first project to install in the car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723563481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15256699, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not sure why the car was modified to a b20a spec, assume for gas mileage? there no mention of why in the previous listing or in the documents that came with the car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723563545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15256900, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi folks \u2014\n\nwelcome to the auction for the car that i have lovingly dubbed \u201coldvo\u201d!\n\nThe listing accurately captures the work that was done on the car after acquiring it during the pandemic. \n\nit\u2019s been a great car to learn about. i\u2019ve tried my best at keeping it in good operating order, but when my wife and i had 2 kids in the span of the last few years i have no time to work on a car anymore. last maintenance bill was pricey for the amount of time ive spent driving the car and ive decided now is the right time to pass it on for the next leg of its journey.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723564764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15256998, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty \ud83d\udc4cit was originally red according to the sales receipt, just like my 1970 142\u2019s, I miss it, what a great car 142\u2019s are\ud83e\udd42", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1723565592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15257383, "authorName": "skywhale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywhale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So was the interior originally this blue color? Was the car originally red over blue? If so, that must have been groovy as hell\u2026 ha! In a sea of gray, black, and white modern boring-mobiles, it remains a mystery to me why anyone chooses to repaint these quirky classics in anything but the wonderfully silly color combos they started in. But hey, the silver over the blue seats still looks objectively cool and classy. All it needs now is a prancing moose! I appreciate all the love that\u2019s gone into this car\u2026 And I\u2019m sure the next owner will do just the same.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1723567907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15257494, "authorName": "Schwedenstahl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schwedenstahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I too, am wondering about the single carb on this motor. I thought all carbureted B20 motors for the USA market were dual carb?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723568484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15257577, "authorName": "LouFifer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loufifer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car. A USNA buddy of mine had the exact model. After graduation and with daughter #1's arrival and while in Navy Flight School I sold my '72 240z and bought a '74 145. It seemed like \"good head work\" as Dad-in-Chief.\n\nBoth the 142 and 145 were great cars - so practical that one almost needed to apologize for their efficiencies compared to other rides. I ultimately had 5 Volvos, each with thousands of (s)miles on the clock.\n\nThanks for the memories.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723568925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15257833, "authorName": "writtman01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/writtman01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Want", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723569649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15258159, "authorName": "LouFifer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loufifer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving Video, please.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723570551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15259248, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LouFifer on it. Will get one this week. Will demonstrate dash-lighting and overdrive.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723573547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15259278, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Schwedenstahl this was modified to a b20a spec under previous ownership. original listing didn't specify when this had happened. The other original carb is included in the original parts -- i discovered this after I acquired the vehicle.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723573616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15259335, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skywhale it's an interesting combo for sure. not sure what the original interior color might have been. the original invoice didn't list it, bummer!\n\nThere is a carpet kit included in the sale purchased from skandix in black, which would really make everything pop. but, like i said in a previous comment -- with 2 young kids now I simply don't have the time I did when I made the purchase.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723573815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15259347, "authorName": "wwilme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wwilme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In addition to the right door, I believe the right front fender was replaced as well. It appears to have a lower opening height indicative of a 1970 or earlier 140. I had the same center console in my 1969 144. Should have kept it when the car was totaled as they are impossible to find.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1723573827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15259368, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wwilme Interesting. \r\n\r\nI picked up the center console at the Davis show last year. Looks like it's stock. Love it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723573905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15259444, "authorName": "bobgreenman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobgreenman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "had very similar one that was blue over same blue seats - memories looking over details - love the substituted earlier style knobs on dash with pics instead of words for fan, lighter, etc.!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723574126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15259506, "authorName": "bobgreenman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobgreenman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and the ubiquitous (though hardly noticeable here) bumper \"frown\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723574245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15260164, "authorName": "vl327", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vl327/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very Nice, had a 72 142S in college. It had the shorter stick that year. Spent some $$ at IPD for Bilstiens and springs along with a ANSA exh system. Last touch was set of Volvo aluminum wheels and some wider rubber. Great car, had it for 6+ years then handed down to my brother who had it for 5 years. Miss it. This car is begging for an open checkbook and the IPD catalog. Stay safe car nuts.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1723576088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15261466, "authorName": "Kts1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kts1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was wondering the same as Schwedenstahl, an S-model was definitely double carbureted from the factory.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723579940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15263895, "authorName": "corsa180", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corsa180/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahhh, like my first new car except mine was dark green with a tan interior. Drove it off the showroom floor in Denver.\r\nAlways count selling that as one of my biggest mistakes in life.\r\nThese don't come along very often and I'm tempted. Following and see where it goes.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1723588224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15264497, "authorName": "LouFifer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loufifer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There must be specific performance differences between 1 & 2 SUs but one might swab in a Weber Carb & Intake Manifold for another performance curve.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723590375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15264778, "authorName": "JetstreamRider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetstreamrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really enjoy reading the ownership history of these classics. I always try to fill in the blanks to tell its story. For this beauty: Perhaps an Air Force Academy graduate\u2019s first purchase\u2026. then travelled around the world during moves to overseas military assignments, then back home. It\u2019s fantastic the lives lived and places seen with our cars, that often preceded spouses and families. Would enjoy learning more if there\u2019s any docs or verbal pass-down to share. \n\n Edit: Check out pic 149!! Gold mine of amazing history. These stacks of historical docs imho add significant value.. the car speaks! Love it!,", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723593188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15264841, "authorName": "JetstreamRider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetstreamrider/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by JetstreamRider", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723593328, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15264852, "authorName": "MexLuna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mexluna/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by MexLuna", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723593420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15264861, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LouFifer, details state it was rebuilt B-20A specs. The A cam is not a power cam and its torque curve peaks at lower rpm. Without changing the cam more fuel won\u2019t fix that", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1723593467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15264892, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jetstreamrider you are right. \n\nthe docs tell an amazing story. the green book is filled with notes and tips the previous owners jotted down to keep this thing running all these years. \n\ni\u2019ll look to share more hidden gems and details like this that i\u2019ve uncovered as the auction progresses. but pic 149 was a highlight for me when i opened the binder for the first time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723593644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15264948, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@loufifer\u2014 i\u2019ve seen a horse and buggy accelerate faster than this thing. it\u2019s a part of the experience. slow rolling\u2026 \n\non a more serious note, yes if someone wanted more power they could upgrade to dual carb or the popular but hotly debated weber setup. to each their own. as @old_ned mentioned the appropriate cam would need to be acquired ", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723594517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15265055, "authorName": "motoidiot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motoidiot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car! (Mine was baby poop yellow over black interior)\r\nKind of wish I had held onto it, it was so much fun, practical, different and in my eyes cool. Of course it was lowered a bit withIPD goodies, gold mesh alloys, pirellis, a Weber and a more free exhaust. Fits five pretty comfortably with room for 2-3 more in the trunk!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1723594667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15265160, "authorName": "MexLuna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mexluna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful 142!\r\n\r\n@motoidiot - Yes, nothing like the Volvo 2.5 corpse trunks on the older models.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723595588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15267346, "authorName": "Thatch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favourite sedan of all time (have owned 6, including a 144, 145, 142E and 3 142S\u2019s. I\u2019d go with dual SU\u2019s, otherwise perfect!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723643646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15268661, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is the original interior \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723652584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15282159, "authorName": "GDA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gda1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scottrogers86 - Was it a new GT instrument cluster you installed? Can you show the receipt or know the name of the company?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723751586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15282299, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GDA1 purchased as NOS from HiPerformance auto (very reputable volvo shop, that I believe had to close during COVID?) down in Torrance, CA -- there was a thread about. I deleted the email exchange we had about sourcing the part, but it was purchased with 2 Miles on the odo. For some reason I have the image he sent me. It was recommended that I replace the stock bulbs with LEDs, which I did prior to install (these work with the stock dimmer).\n\nThis was the one sales receipt that I didnt print out when I bought it. Paid a pretty penny for it ~$1000. I can add in the zelle payment here as proof of payment if you'd like.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723752649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15282614, "authorName": "GDA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gda1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scottrogers86 - Thank you. Too bad about Hi Performance. Eric is a good guy. You are very fortunate to essentially acquired a brand new GT cluster. Wish they still made them. Would look nice in my '69 144. I assume it works well.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1723754595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15286310, "authorName": "Duder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GDA1 @scottrogers86 Hi Performance Auto had to close up shop essentially because their landlord wanted the property for other purposes, and they couldn't find a suitable place to move into. Eric and his brother Ian are great guys and have helped so many people in the old Volvo community, it's hard to overstate their generosity. And they were super skilled in working on these pushrod cars. They are selling Volvo parts now out of storage, without a real business location.\r\n\r\nI bought their '71 142E hot rod when they were liquidating and it is a fast, fun car that was very well put together by these guys. I just wish the circumstances could've been different. \r\n\r\nBack to this auction... beautiful 142S! Good luck to seller and bidders.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1723767909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15290349, "authorName": "AndHug66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andhug66/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by AndHug66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1723828228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15299157, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking gray paint. I'm just sitting here daydreaming about the things I'd do to this: IPD suspension goodies, IPD cat back exhaust (wait, does it have a cat?), minilite style 15\" wheels and wide tires...turn it into a screamer!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723902939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15299181, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "p.s.: definitely shave the side markers :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723903227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15299302, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jgrahm, no cats on these. Definitely go with a stainless exhaust system and use the E version if you are going for performance. Larger diameter.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723904558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15300486, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hi bidders and potential bidders! thanks for your interest in the auction! love hearing everyone\u2019s stories. \n\nheading into the weekend here. i plan to get out for an early morning drive with the \u2018vo tomorrow and will post my driving video shortly thereafter.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723914376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15305039, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice one ! Do I need a spare ? \ud83e\udd14", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723931614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15306768, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jacques1960 hell yea!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723961518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15306778, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JGraham -- included in the sale are brand new Lesj\u00f6fors lowering springs.\r\n\r\nafter i acquired this car i had dreams about the IPD 142e sold on here shortly after this one. \r\n\r\nit was the inspiration for the interior work, the blaupunkt stereo + speakers, the new guages, the moto-lita steering wheel (took about 12 weeks to get here during covid -- put on a pair of driving gloves during the summer months and this is SO much fun to drive!), even the coco mats! \r\n\r\nI didn't get the sway bars -- i had an opportunity to acquire the front one, but passed. \r\n\r\nI love the wheels they had on that car, they were momo quasars, but those seem like unobtanium at this point. \r\nI do have a set of 4 virgos that I could offer the buyer after the fact if they were interested, otherwise i'd probably just hang on to them.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723961971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15306829, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scottrogers86 A great tribute to the Richard Gordon car indeed. I really enjoy driving it and hope to give it some east coast exposure next month at the VCOA annual meet here in Maine. The IPD suspension package is really amazing; the car is firmly planted at all speeds in turns of any speed. The Magnaflo exhaust is \u201cfull hoon\u201d ! After purchasing the \u201871 142E, I acquired the \u201873 Stillman Volvo \u201873 base; this had the IPD sway bars installed and I\u2019ve since added the Simons 2.5\u201d exhaust. Prior to his recent passing, Roger Patricio restored a \u201cyellow\u201d gauge cluster for me which may be installed down the road. These are truly wonderful cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723966004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15306832, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scottrogers86 PS - wheels on the \u201871 are IPD and, I believe, the \u201cEvolution\u201d model. Unobtanium indeed.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1723966180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15308020, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving videos have been taken. My initial plan was to use my gopro (which i havent used in about a year) but it said \"no battery\" and wouldn't work unless it was plugged in. had to scratch that. I rigged up 2 solutions, the first was my decent point and shoot (but i've never really taken video on it before) so, thats where things start, i pull over and swap out for another jimmy-rigged solution with my iphone, the video looks better and sounds better, but the angle isn't great, it's far too much of face in the rear-view, oh well!\r\n\r\nThese need to be edited down for size (they're too big right now) i'll convert and upload once we're trimmed up.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723994162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15308387, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "driving video part 1 is up!\n\npart 2 includes a brief highway drive with overdrive engaged and then some spirited driving on the way home. i\u2019ll probably upload this to youtube so that i don\u2019t have to manage around the size constraint on bat. \n\nsomeone requested a compression test \u2014 i\u2019ll give my mechanic a call in the am and see if i can get one done tomorrow before work and post the results here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723997189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15308451, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "of course there\u2019s no sound on it \ud83e\udd26\n\ni\u2019ll upload both clips to youtube later today. sorry about that!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1723997653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15308683, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's try this again! Audio has some constant noise from my camera setup, it was probably the camera strap clicking against the camera while I was driving. This noise isn't present in video 2.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1723999438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15312446, "authorName": "moranoracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moranoracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love everything about this car, styling, gauges, so tempting!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724023559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15312529, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driving video part 2. Edited down for time, features a brief highway drive, going about 65 or so and then a quick little drive home through some bumpy back roads. Like i mentioned earlier, the camera setup wasnt ideal, and things shifted upwards towards the end. \r\n\r\nMan, I am gonna miss this ride.\r\n\r\nSlow rolling...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724024755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15312561, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scottrogers86 Video #2 was great \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724025357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15314694, "authorName": "AndHug66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andhug66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Current high bidder here. I grew up with this car model back in Switzerland and always appreciated \"the flying Swede\" Per Inge Walfridsson demonstrating his rally prowess in his 172HP 142. These cars were legendary in the European rally circuits of the 70s. To own 142 stateside would be pretty amazing.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1724080104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15315701, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AndHug66 Completely agree; bought my first about a year ago, drove it, loved it, and immediately bought another. Wildly under appreciated here in the states outside of PNW and NE (where most have rusted away)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724087107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15320309, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a compression test performed. Shops computer only went to 1974, but vin matches my car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724100793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15320379, "authorName": "bobgreenman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobgreenman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish I could find one here in the midwest- this one looks almost as nice as the one we bought here in '78 with almost 70k on it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724101004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15320598, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobgreenman you can always factor the cost of shipping into your bidding ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724101692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15321402, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "White glove enclosed shipping was about $5,800 from PNW to Maine for the IPD car, so figure about half that from Cal to Midwest", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724104318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15321408, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scottrogers86 Thank you for compression test info; certainly consistent enough", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724104362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15321413, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Jacques1960", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724104381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15321523, "authorName": "bstiffle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bstiffle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh man I will miss seeing this car at the Davis Volvo shows! It was my my second favorite car there, behind the unicorn P1900 of course :) \r\nGLWS and congrats to future owner", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724105293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15323308, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "heading into the final evening of the auction here. thanks again for everyone\u2019s continued interest in the auction and this beautiful 142s. the buyer will not be disappointed! again, love hearing all the stories about everyone\u2019s experience in or with a volvo, the 140 in particular. keep them coming!\n\nposted compression test results today, be sure to check those out. \n\ni will be away from the car tomorrow and in my office. 2 young kids make it tough to focus!please let me know if there is any thing else you might need to give confidence in your bid. \n\nbonus shots from my driving vid the other day (photo 2) and up at a pre stage gathering up in Marin a few months ago.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724123134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15323610, "authorName": "Davidk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will be watching from afar as I hope to gather up my auction win from Portland this week\u2026\r\nI feel fortunate (lucky) to snag this stock 142 so cheap\u2026\r\nI\u2019m hoping to mod it slightly for a bit more sprightly road time!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724129305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15325079, "authorName": "DSWheels", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dswheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This really makes me miss my 144 from HS in the Eighties through the early nineties. What a classic machine!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724166156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15325361, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Morning BaT!\n\nIt\u2019s the final countdown here. Auction ends at 10:56am \u2014 stick around you don\u2019t want to miss this one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724168278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15326353, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice, I'd be happy to drive this hooptie. GLWA. Fez always lurking where you least expect him to be.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724174440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15326717, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wanted to take this chance to share some of the documentation on this car demonstrating where it\u2019s been throughout its life. here\u2019s some paperwork showing it was shipped back to the US back in the 80s and original insurance paperwork, which i thought was pretty cool!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724175596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15326775, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fez Hardly a hooptie; this could likely be parted out for significantly more than its sale price", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724175756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15327024, "authorName": "exizldelfuego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exizldelfuego/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by exizldelfuego", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724176492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15327041, "authorName": "Jacques1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacques1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fuego - bringing the heat \ud83d\ude4c", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724176539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15327050, "authorName": "nor.cal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nor.cal/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by nor.cal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724176565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15327080, "authorName": "exizldelfuego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exizldelfuego/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by exizldelfuego", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724176639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15327098, "authorName": "nor.cal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nor.cal/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by nor.cal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724176697, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15327144, "authorName": "nor.cal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nor.cal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/20/24 for $10,750 to nor.cal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724176818, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15327158, "authorName": "carnuts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnuts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a steal", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724176845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15327210, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations \ud83c\udf7e what a great deal \ud83e\udd42it\u2019s a beauty", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724176972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15327251, "authorName": "scottrogers86 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottrogers86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats @nor.cal on the win here!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1724177090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15327278, "authorName": "jpr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Volvo. No Reserve, market set the value, and a fair price for buyer and seller. Enjoy!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1724177151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15329150, "authorName": "vintagevehicle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagevehicle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think many Volvo enthusiasts would love to own and drive this car for 3 years for $250. @jpr 's comment certainly is true for today but prices on these 142s are sort of all over the map. Maybe a different end time could have gained a higher sale price, or any number of other factors. All I know is I could sell this car for this price over and over on my lot. Great buy for the buyer, and the seller has to be at least a little disappointed. Certainly at least $250 dollars worth.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1724183386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15333673, "authorName": "kling.klang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kling.klang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely example. I enjoyed my 140s.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1724200405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15352104, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jacques1960 Jebus, Jacques, I was just being jocular. I've done a couple hundred thousand miles and turned my own spanners on Swedish Iron.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1724356488, "type": "comment"}]