[{"id": 4354165, "authorName": "Spotpea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spotpea/", "bidAmount": 1982, "content": "$1,982 bid placed by Spotpea", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586530931, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4354166, "authorName": "Niklas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niklas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My heart goes boom! It's been a while. Hellooo Swedish turbo wagon!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586530958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354167, "authorName": "Oftheclod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oftheclod/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Oftheclod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586530964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4354181, "authorName": "GimmeFive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gimmefive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ohhhhhhh baby! Subscribed to this auction! Manual, turbo 245 with a 3rd row that's oozing with retro charm? Ultimate dad machine right there. All my kids friends love fighting over who gets to sit in the \"trunk.\" Get lots of surprised and curious looks in school carpool lines for sure!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1586531262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354218, "authorName": "bartoni79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bartoni79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why did they put the double headlights on in the US whereas in Europe, they were just one?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586531854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354224, "authorName": "TodB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are great cars, we had one back in the late 80s. Lots of fun but the turbo lag was horrific. Push the pedal, count to 3 and FINALLY swoosh, complete with turbo whine. Near car here. GLWS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1586531886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354230, "authorName": "ExoticrareKia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exoticrarekia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think every university professor owns one of these", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1586532016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354259, "authorName": "oliversclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oliversclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh my, defenately going to follow this one! What a beauty, I want her!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586532345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354457, "authorName": "H2Rguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/h2rguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to daily one of these. It was slower than molasses but it fit 2 surfboards nicely, the sand disappeared into the tan carpet and was super, super comfotable for long drives. Sadly the Aarco gas and LA traffic finally killed it but by that time it had paid for itself 5x over. Looking at this makes me immediately think of In-N-Out. Great car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586534832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354489, "authorName": "Nperkins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nperkins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to complain about the turbo lag but my wife said I was being impatient. This is an awesome cross-country ride.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586535307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354511, "authorName": "AndyN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK I will be the first to ask.....WTF is the black thing attached to the back of the drivers seat?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1586535473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354536, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please don't burn me at the stake, but I would rather cruise around in this awesome Estate than an E63 \"S\" Wagon or CTS-V Wagon.", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1586535873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354574, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AndyN - Actually a fairly rare dealer option. A safety bar designed to keep things in back seat from coming forward in the event of a crash stop. Hopefully passengers would be belted, but could be cargo or pets, etc.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1586536293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354582, "authorName": "Leith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Passed Californian smog within last 90 days of auction end?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1586536347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354609, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The intercoolers did not become available until 1984, first as a dealer installed option and then by mid-year as a factory item. But if you can find a I/C kit, the retro-fit is fairly straight-forward and will give a noticeable improvement in performance. Since the I/C kit was retro-fit by dealers to many earlier Turbos at owner's request, it wouldn't really spoil the originality.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586536640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354765, "authorName": "eurocar.rescue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurocar.rescue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AndyN that's a dealer accessory- to keep kids from getting between the front seats", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586538719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4354866, "authorName": "johnny_turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny_turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bartoni79 US DOT only allowed prescribed headlamp lenses for cars sold in the US until 1984. After that you began to see US cars with composite and aerodynamic headlamp styles. I think the Mustang SVO was notable for being one of the first American cars to update.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586539700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4355178, "authorName": "dj_walls2424", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dj_walls2424/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One thing is for sure. These Turbos are hard to find in sedan or wagon. On top of that it\u2019s a manual too. ???\u2705", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586542018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4355199, "authorName": "CMXCVI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmxcvi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You know this is a special Volvo when it has PCA decals on it instead of VCOA ones.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1586542115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4355674, "authorName": "kg23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kg23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the odometer still functioning?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586543964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4355793, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another cool aspect of this generation of 240's is well-illustrated by these photos: they have factory locations for 9 gauges in the dash. (I know that a clock isn't a gauge, but that clock could be replaced with an oil temp gauge or some other gauge of your choice). How many other cars can make that claim? In addition, if you popped for the Volvo accessory 6 gauge GT cluster in place of the main cluster, there would now be room for 11 gauges in factory-designed locations. As far as I know, that's a record.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1586544420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4355901, "authorName": "bradyzq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradyzq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PWSchuh, Audi 200s have 9 if you permit a digital boost gauge and a digital clock in the count. I can't think of any other cars that can make that claim.\r\n\r\nI didn't know you could get the GT clusters in the 200 series.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586545016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4356087, "authorName": "Carparcusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carparcusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KG23 yes odometer and trip are working perfectly, I replaced the trip reset button too. Thanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1586545958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4356252, "authorName": "Carparcusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carparcusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ CMXCVI my business CarparcUSA is all about Porsche restorations hence the PCA sticker ;-)\r\nMy lifetime hobby however also has been Volvo\u2019s Since I grew up in these, my dad bought a brand new 122S Wagon in 1964 when I was 12 years old, that\u2019s how I got infected LOL. I have owned many Amazons, 140\u2019s and more during my life and currently have a 1962 Jensen P1800 and a 1967 123GT in my garage. This car I have used as a daily commuter while improving it along the way. Lots of fun but current economic situation made me decide to sell it. I kept it in my dealer inventory since I bought it here on BAT which means the buyer can be at ease since paperwork, smog (if sold in CA) will all be done from our dealership. Thanks.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1586547069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4356269, "authorName": "Sjalabais", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjalabais/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Golden Easter egg - what a great classic!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586547217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4356292, "authorName": "CMXCVI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmxcvi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carparcusa Ah, yes, that would make sense then. I came to Volvo from Porsche. I sold my 911 and now drive a '93 240 sedan. I think these 240s are some of the best values in classic cars. The build quality is fantastic, they're fun to drive, and they're super affordable. I can't think of another European brand that ticks all three boxes, for me.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1586547415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4356698, "authorName": "redstack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redstack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 questions, where to source a replacement tail light and what are the dimensions of the back with back seats laid down? I think they go completely flat right.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586550404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4356903, "authorName": "Carparcusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carparcusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redstack tail lights are readily available and cheap, like on Ebay around $50 each. I was planning on replacing them but I forgot until I was making the photo\u2019s when I was reminded.\r\nWith the back seats all down it is a flat floor.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586551561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4357875, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bradyzq - the GT cluster goes straight into an early 240 and will fit these later 240s with an adapter. Making the adapter is not too difficult and all the GT gauges just plug in to the existing wiring.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586558759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4357935, "authorName": "volvoned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Carparcusa: any pics of the chassis and suspension? I had an \u201885 that the floor pans rusted out on. This has the power mirrors , switches near the hand brake lever. There probably is an intercooler set up in someone\u2019s garage waiting for use on this car. Nice R-134 conversion. I\u2019d put some covers on the service ports. Cruise control would be a nice upgrade, finding the necessary parts may take some time to locate. The intercooler will add more torque but also the lag factor. With the manual transmission you learn to minimize it. These are great handling with the gas shocks bigger sway bars , and wider tires. Nice car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586559772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4358092, "authorName": "buzzo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzzo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#116 looks like the typical \u201cbutt cheek\u201d rust spot. Just addressed this (on both sides) of my 244.\r\n\r\n@SlowNRusty One of each is where the money is at. I\u2019m switching off between a 244 and a V70R and the contrast makes driving both even more fun: 1+1>2.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586563278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4358343, "authorName": "Carparcusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carparcusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@buzzo There is absolutely no rust in that area, actually no rust at the undercarriage or floors at all. The brown spot you see in pic #116 is brown discolored sound deadening material caused by the spare tire sitting there. Besides the two spots I showed in the pictures at the rear side window seals there is guaranteed NO rust on this car...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1586568717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4358368, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey, how the hell did I miss this until now? This is THE one, the best \u201880s turbo wagon of all turbo wagons. Somehow the gold, a color I normally don\u2019t care for, looks so good here. Maybe \u2018cause it reminds me of gold bullion, you know, a solid brick of gold!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1586569282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4358458, "authorName": "buzzo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buzzo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carparcusa Thanks for clarifying. \r\n\r\nI would suggest that if the next owner of this beauty drives it in the wet that is a spot first rust could pop up. See the same spot on my 244: https://flic.kr/p/2iL2U6F\r\n\r\nIf I would be brickless I'd be all over this one; GLWS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586571477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4358711, "authorName": "zuul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zuul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not a lot of cost or work to add an intercooler... which will make the motor much happier if this is to be put into somewhat regular service... that's the first thing i'd do. 2nd... ipd lowering springs and sway bars for the win. excellent example. so much potential! GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586579867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4358796, "authorName": "Josh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/josh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I learned to drive in one of these ('82 like this one, but silver over blue). The silver cars also had a silver stripe in the center of the bumpers. An intercooler might be easy but it'll still be pathetically slow compared to modern cars. If I were to buy it, I wouldn't bother. If I could get over the gold, I'd be sorely tempted. But ... I can't.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586585219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4359063, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IIRC, the silver cars did not come with the silver bumper strip standard. The reflective silver strip in the middle of the bumpers was another of many dealer installed options, available on any color 240. I have seen silver 240 Turbos without it. I believe the reflective tape was also avasilable in red; at least it was by the time I bought mine in 1984.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586610334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4359531, "authorName": "Batcraycray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/batcraycray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redstack. One item to note when the seats fold down in the back you usually have to have the front seats forward quite a bit. That creates the slot for the rear seat bottom to fit when you lift it. If you are a tall person this really does not work well for long distance travel.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586618473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4359564, "authorName": "Roundfender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roundfender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one will be fun to watch. I have its twin (82 manual Turbo wagon), also a Cali vehicle, similarly rust free. White with a like-new 93 black cloth interior, dash, and panels. Similar mileage. These cars are an absolute blast to drive on a windy secondary road, even without the intercooler. I would leave it at the stock height but add IPD swaybars. Miles and miles of smiles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586618967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4359569, "authorName": "fredvolvo67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredvolvo67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AndyN/PWSchuh; The item between the front seats was a Volvo accessory offered for 240 models in 1981. Its called a \"Child Guard\" p/n283667-4. (quote)\"Constructed of shock-absorbing foam plastic with tubular steel reinforcements, this safety device prevents children from being thrown between the front seats in the event of an emergency stop. Child guard mounts securely on the back of the driver's seat which has been specially designed for installation of this essential accessory\".(unquote). I don't recall what the MSRP at the time was. At present their is one for sale on eBay for $180.00 BIN VOLVO 240 1975-1981 CHILD GUARD BETWEEN FRONT SEATS - SAFETY - RARE ACCESSORY ", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586619134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4359583, "authorName": "DrRecklessMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drrecklessmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love looking at that jump seat and thinking how these cars were class leaders in safety at the time...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586619322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4360120, "authorName": "hoppysport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppysport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the 1982 GLT Wagon...Silver with the blue velour seats with black stripes. To this day, the best wheel design. Nothing ever went wrong on these Volvo wagons. I once had a vacuum leak, repaired with duct tape until repaired. Only parts wore...and easy fixes and replacements. Loved ordering and upgrading through IPD in Oregon.\r\n\r\nMy current 2008 SAAB 9-5 is similar. Ultra reliable and reasonable to fix.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586629700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4360132, "authorName": "hoppysport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppysport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carparcusa, I love that you went from a 911 to a Volvo 245 wagon. I still have fond memories of my 1982 Volvo 245 GLT. My current 2008 SAAB 9-5 is super reliable, quick...and faster than a 911 from 40-70...where you want that power and acceleration.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586630043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4360275, "authorName": "CarCrazy24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrazy24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove the sedan version for a year, and I will never forget that bittersweet mix of turbo lag/surge that only turbo cars from the 80\u2019s produce. Very cool to see a proper turbo brick on BAT, GLWA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1586633710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4360307, "authorName": "CarCrazy24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrazy24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To piggyback on what others have asked, seller are you able to take a picture of the car with both rear rows of seats folded?\r\n\r\nAlso: Do you know if both the heater and AC work correctly? Lastly, does this car have the heated seat(s) option?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586634373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4360412, "authorName": "Carparcusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carparcusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarCrazy24 I will make additional pics next Monday when in my shop where the car is now and upload asap.\r\nThe heater works fine and the AC is fully rebuilt and upgraded to R134. An AC specialist here in Costa Mesa did all the work incl new dryer, compressor, special hoses etc etc. I spent over $1500 on AC alone.\r\nThe car does not have heated seats (was that an option in 82?\r\nThanks, Henk.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1586637199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4360417, "authorName": "CarCrazy24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrazy24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carparcusa thank you for the quick response!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586637408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4360826, "authorName": "chitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chitt/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by chitt", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586651509, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4361024, "authorName": "CPT_5LOW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpt_5low/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sweden, this one next?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586658485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4361105, "authorName": "Jcbsat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbsat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an \u201884 242 GLT Turbo (last year for 2 doors) that I bought new in Ft Worth. Charcoal grey with tan leather interior. Loved the car, in spite of a few shortcomings. These do have a noticeable turbo lag due to Volvo using a large turbo but you learn to anticipate and compensate for it when passing. The a/c is lacking in Texas summer heat. Otherwise no complainys. Oddly, it got 20 or 21 mpg in city or on the road, no matter how fast you went. I grudgingly sold it in \u201891, bought it back in \u201894, sold it again almost right away (too many cars, not enough space). The last buyer reupholstered it, repainted it, rewired the engine (!), bought 2 more sets of wheels, tinted the windows, put Euro headlights on it, new radio, has only put 4k miles on it since and wants to sell it back to me so he can buy a Porsche and I\u2019m really thinking about it! That will make me the 1st, 3rd, and 5th owner of the car!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1586662379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4361126, "authorName": "Jcbsat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcbsat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car needs a respray and a lot of cleanup detail work but it would be a real jewel once finished. The gold would really pop! As for being slow starting off (which is true, especially the non-intercooled cars), there were kits back in the day that would transplant a Ford 5.0 in these (Paul Newman had one). If you can\u2019t find one of those go electric! Screaming performance but you better have deep pockets!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586663184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4361211, "authorName": "Oftheclod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oftheclod/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by Oftheclod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586669316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4361782, "authorName": "AdventureGumby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adventuregumby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jcbsat Sorry, but I'm pretty sure I should be the fifth owner of that Volvo! ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586705849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4362251, "authorName": "TurnpikeCruiser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turnpikecruiser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The child guard is amazing. Truly amazing. I can\u2019t imagine driving around with that thing all the time. \r\n\r\nI bet it one way the whole idea backfired from a safety perspective. I have to imagine more than one person sat Junior between the front seats and used the \u201cchild guard\u201d as as a front middle seat.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586719433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4362727, "authorName": "snowtx1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snowtx1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jcbsat I\u2019m in Dallas and would love to hear more about your 242.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586736077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4363162, "authorName": "Greg_G", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I especially like seeing the Hella horns peeking thru the front grille.\r\n\r\nTo me, thats an immediate sign the car has had proper ownership.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1586778338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4368214, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586830874, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4368349, "authorName": "Jballard2140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jballard2140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This really takes me back. My first car was an 82 GL wagon this exact color. It was the ONLY Volvo in Uvalde, TX (probably the only one for 100 miles around). Summers were unbearable in that car. I got in without a shirt one time and got three nasty blisters on my back from the metal buttons as a reward. Slower than Christmas, but it always got you where you wanted to go. The heater could cook hot dogs if you left them on the floorboard. Great car for Sweden, not so much for south Texas.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586834116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4368476, "authorName": "rx7addict", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rx7addict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Grassroots motorsports vibes", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586839139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4373942, "authorName": "jimrigney", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimrigney/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by jimrigney", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586917163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4374039, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586919655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4374074, "authorName": "Harv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I too had an 82 244 Turbo. Black with this tan leather interior. Mine had a liquid cooled turbo witch was a replacement at one time in it's life. I had transported all the IPD suspension stuff I had in a 242 that I wrapped around an oak tree into it. I remember thinking that the factory Turbo sway bars were about the same as the IPD ones. It was a cool car that I had for a few years and got more than one speeding ticket in. On the highway it was fun to lean on that gas, build boost and then take it out of OD. It felt like a rocket to me then.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586920646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4374093, "authorName": "Harv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like this one has a liquid cooled center section too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586921108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4374538, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How awesome is this?!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1586953200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4375392, "authorName": "Royalsfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royalsfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had one of these back in the mid 2000s: it had intercooler issues (they always do) and had a fender repainted, but other than that was in good shape. No turbo wheels though. \r\n\r\nI wasn't driving it and sold it to a kid for $600 plus his dirt jump bicycle (probably $1400 total is what I netted). He gutted it, supercharged it, and had it making 245hp as a track car! He said the shell was super light weight and it was very fun to drive at the limit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586966028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4376196, "authorName": "InspectorGadget", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inspectorgadget/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, the memories! I owned the identical twin to this car when I met my wife; I had to show her the registration because she refused to believe a single guy would be driving a Volvo wagon. My car had the full IPD suspension treatment and some other tastefully adult mods. When the turbo gave up the ghost I replaced it myself. While the new turbo was sitting on the bench I had the shop adjust the wastegate to increase the boost - which really woke the car up. When I asked the 'Boss' if I could buy this one, she said once was enough. \r\n\r\nGood luck to buyer and seller alike.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1586974471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4376880, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional underside photos are now available in the gallery.\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586977957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4377599, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586981840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4377977, "authorName": "GONOJO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gonojo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea on how much this model cost when it was new?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586983274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4379097, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586988507, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4379334, "authorName": "wolfthewhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfthewhite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh no. This ticks all of my Volvo Box boxes. Coronado Gold early 80's Turbo manual wagon on Virgos. This is \"the one.\"\r\n\r\nVery serious question: does anyone want to buy a project R32 Skyline GTSt four door? I can't bid otherwise. Dang this timing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586989678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4379362, "authorName": "wolfthewhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfthewhite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GONOJO in 82 this was about $15,000 stateside in GLT Turbo Wagon trim, which in today dollars is about $40,000.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586989909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4379539, "authorName": "GONOJO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gonojo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wolfthewhite. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1586991111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4379643, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586992573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4379682, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586993758, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4379745, "authorName": "Niklas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niklas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any start, walk-around and/or driving videos available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586994721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4379872, "authorName": "haystacks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haystacks/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by haystacks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586996766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4380019, "authorName": "454Rocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/454rocket/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by 454Rocket", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1586999296, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4380174, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587001834, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4380453, "authorName": "Carparcusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carparcusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Niklas Will make a video and upload tomorrow", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587006688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4380597, "authorName": "454Rocket", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/454rocket/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by 454Rocket", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587010185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4380683, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587013633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4381715, "authorName": "jvan20p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jvan20p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wolfthewhite: I agree. All the boxes. I had this exact model without the turbo and third seat; bought when we had our first child. $14500 in West Palm Beach. Ours only lasted 18 years - New England salt got to it. The leather interior was still excellent after three kids and all that time. Brings back memories of many road trips back to Michigan, and moving from Florida to Massachusetts with three car seats across the back. This one is in amazing condition. GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1587051450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4381723, "authorName": "jvan20p", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jvan20p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And that color: listed as 'topaz' if I recall correctly. Never seen that exact shade on any other make, though some come close. I've seen it used on some restored 1800ES Volvos. Just about the best color ever for a wagon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587051626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4383142, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos have been added to the listing.\n-BaT", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1587064639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4383312, "authorName": "AMG_Fanatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amg_fanatic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah yes, the pinnacle of Volvo box design right here. I remember rocking this car (believe it was a 240GLT) in Gran Turismo 4 back in the day. I would race my friends with it who looked at me like I was crazy- yet, to me, this was one of the coolest cars in the game.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587065316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4386348, "authorName": "39Ford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39ford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Bernie Sanders of cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587100565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4386631, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This beauty is still going cheap!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587127147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4386664, "authorName": "Niklas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niklas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting how GLTs and Turbos are lumped together trim-wise to \"GLT Turbo\", in Sweden I believe they were always separate (feel free to correct me). The Turbos always had the GLT or GLE trim level, the only difference was just the actual turbo? GLTs were never offered in the US as a standalone model/trim I guess? At least I can't find any. My dad had several 245 GLTs back in the 80s - they had no turbo obviously, but more hp than the GL (131 instead of 121 if I remember correctly) and a bit sportier (wheels, trim etc, maybe stiffer suspension).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587128165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4386675, "authorName": "313C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/313c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can\u2019t stop going back to this listing. @39Ford I totally agree. Rumpled, well-worn, and inexplicably cool to a dedicated fan base (count me in that group).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587128295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4386690, "authorName": "Jeffg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent description @39ford with a little bit of Larry David. I have to smile when I see one of these. I remember loading the kids into that third seat, many road trips as a family back in the day. The car just has a classic look that has not lost it's appeal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587128694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4386751, "authorName": "volvoned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicklaus: 1981 model year the GLT was offered here in the US. Visually the same externally except for the grill. The interior was typically fabric, not leather. The same heavy duty suspension and wheels. The early turbo cars didn\u2019t have a water cooled turbo and required an oil change at 3k miles. We saw lots of turbo failures because the oil supply lines were clogged from high heat. That made the GLT a good compromise.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587129679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4386833, "authorName": "CCG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does the Bernie Sanders of cars mean?And I see a regular 240 rear muffler on this Turbo car?A timing belt replacement? The wagons are certainly loved by many ;they are not making any more.And they are an eye catcher.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587130855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4386956, "authorName": "Lonetreesteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonetreesteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the early years of our marriage, my wife and I had an '84 245 Turbo Wagon (Intercooler) it had a Silver-Gray paint color with tan leather interior and an automatic. About a year before I met my wife, I purchased an '82 242 Turbo (non-Intercooler) that was Black with tan leather interior and a 4-speed. We had both cars for many years of good use and hundreds of thousands of enjoyable miles between the 2 cars. Love the bricks! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587132830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4386963, "authorName": "volvoned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CCG: I can\u2019t tell that it\u2019s the wrong muffler. The only difference is the diameter of the in and out pipes. It does have an after market cat converter.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587132917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4387262, "authorName": "northNH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northnh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Comments here bring back fond 242T memories...\n\nMine was a Silver/Black leather \u201883 5spd, bought with 75K meticulously maintained and cosmetically doted-on miles from it\u2019s 70 year old original owner, an English service writer at a Mercedes dealership somewhere outside of Dallas in \u201896.\n\nBy the time I moved back to the northeast in \u201800, it had been intercooled and Turbo+\u2019ed, IPDed and Bilsteined, free-flowed and better braked. Still pristine, totally rust free, a special car.\nTwo years later it gave it\u2019s life in a 200 year old barn fire so hot that the 16\u201d Hydra wheels melted into puddles. \nRIP", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587136302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4387492, "authorName": "Bluebrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluebrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone else notice that this car is running a non-turbo steering wheel?! Switching back to a turbo wheel that is not school bus size in diameter makes a huge difference in how the car feels. Turbo wheels are smaller in diameter and have a thick grippy rim. You know... to harness the turbo power when the boost comes on! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587138896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4387550, "authorName": "Pete000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pete000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My mom had a black 82 GLT Wagon with optional intercooler, we drove the wheels of that car. Even shod it with 008R tires !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587139555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4387652, "authorName": "Even", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/even/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, can Bring a trailer help whit shiping to Europe??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587140620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4387656, "authorName": "moosefeather", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosefeather/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "90's, still paying off student loans, entry level job, growing family (5 kids) and needing a larger car. For months I'd pass this burgundy GL wagon just sitting at the side of the road, so I finally inquired about ownership. It was the delivery wagon for the local Radio Shack owner and had a blown motor. $500 he said. So, I hunted down a motor and replaced it in my garage. Finding that rear seat was a bigger chore. If I recall it was $750 uninstalled. I had virtually zero mechanical experience so when I was done and it actually started I was shocked. Seriously, one of the most rewarding days of my life. I distinctly remember not being able to get at a transmission housing bolt, so upon advice I remember having about 8 extensions. I had a buddy hold the socket on while I was at the back of the car turning the wrench. His brother came over (didn't see his brother under the car) and asked what I was doing. When I told him he said, \"Ok, now I know you're really in trouble because the transmission ain't back there\". :o)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1587140638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4387688, "authorName": "vintage_volvo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintage_volvo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moosefeaher, \r\ncongrats for getting that top trans bolt, it seems most didn't bother.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587140977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4387709, "authorName": "moosefeather", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moosefeather/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@544sport\r\nTWICE!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587141172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4387865, "authorName": "MTS1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mts1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't want to ruffle any feathers but imagine this. Putting a Roush 427 stroker motor in this and a complete rebuild to a pro touring sleeper. Mild exhaust and 6 speed manual.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587142902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388140, "authorName": "senotype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/senotype/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is the mileage being quoted in kilometers? That sure looks like a US spec cluster so the increment should be in miles for the odometer not kilometers?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587146290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388148, "authorName": "Carparcusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carparcusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those interested, I can store the car for free (Insured) for at least a month or two given the current Covid19 circumstances...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1587146348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388151, "authorName": "senotype", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/senotype/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Disregard - I misread. Beautiful wagon BTW.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587146379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388245, "authorName": "Carparcusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carparcusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also can I arrange shipping domestic and international for the buyer (buyers expense)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587146947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388247, "authorName": "ecki240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecki240/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by ecki240", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587146956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4388250, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587146978, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4388616, "authorName": "BGB123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bgb123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bluebrick In 82 they still used the regular large steering wheel with just a GLT center cap. In 1983 they got the smaller wheel.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587148514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388636, "authorName": "Spotpea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spotpea/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by Spotpea", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587148605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4388850, "authorName": "dj_walls2424", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dj_walls2424/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$6,700 is way too cheap for this car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587149527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388880, "authorName": "Storm2u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/storm2u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone is about to steal a gold brick.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587149612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388884, "authorName": "mmcc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmcc/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by mmcc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587149630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4388891, "authorName": "Niklas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niklas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guys, I'm pretty sure the reserve is higher than that. We don't know if it will be \"stolen\" yet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587149657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388894, "authorName": "Carparcusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carparcusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve lowered the reserve, let\u2019s do it!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1587149671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388926, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587149775, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4388939, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really throwing all my stimulus check at this one ;)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587149818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388968, "authorName": "Niklas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niklas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brandons1209 I believe that's what they're meant to stimulate - car culture.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587149890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4388972, "authorName": "mmcc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmcc/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by mmcc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587149899, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4388982, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587149921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389014, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587149991, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389017, "authorName": "ecki240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecki240/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by ecki240", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389022, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150024, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389056, "authorName": "ecki240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecki240/", "bidAmount": 7850, "content": "$7,850 bid placed by ecki240", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150110, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389061, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 7950, "content": "$7,950 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389066, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 8050, "content": "$8,050 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150144, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389071, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 8150, "content": "$8,150 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150169, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389074, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 8250, "content": "$8,250 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389078, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 8350, "content": "$8,350 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389087, "authorName": "Boobaloo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boobaloo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeeeehaaaaaaa............", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389091, "authorName": "JohnMc5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnmc5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The paint glows like a brick of gold. Beautiful!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389111, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 8450, "content": "$8,450 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150278, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389115, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 8550, "content": "$8,550 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389116, "authorName": "CPT_5LOW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpt_5low/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Loving the live action!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389127, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roadandslack \r\n\r\nHow far are you gonna go?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389138, "authorName": "Carparcusa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carparcusa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve is off guys!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1587150352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389147, "authorName": "Lb07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dangerous question head games", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587150375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389151, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389158, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "as far as I have to ;) @Brandons1209", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1587150400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389162, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389165, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150423, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389172, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my partner is gonna kill me @roadandslack", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1587150443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389174, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389190, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389201, "authorName": "UnclePaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclepaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen one on this side of the country go for a lot more", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389205, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150545, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389215, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sorry @Brandons1209 !! don't want to cause any problems. but I really would love to have this car! my first car was a metallic blue 1982 245 Turbo!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389218, "authorName": "Lb07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Their teeth are gritted", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389223, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No apologies needed in an auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587150616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389222, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150616, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389227, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389235, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roadandslack\r\n\r\nMine are an '84 Gl and '85 DL. Both are techincally my first cars that I still have", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389238, "authorName": "pauldisneyiv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pauldisneyiv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the highlight of my Friday.\r\n\r\nSomeone needs to take a big swing. These incremental bids are too easy to one-up.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1587150658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389244, "authorName": "UnclePaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclepaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roadandslack I don't think sympathy is going to work", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389251, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roadandslack\r\n\r\nBut I really really want to add this to my collection too", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389254, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389261, "authorName": "Niklas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niklas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buy it together ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389262, "authorName": "CPT_5LOW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpt_5low/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ok i'm back for more, what i miss?.... the 5k-Mile 2017 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Exclusive Design Edition sold....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389265, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150716, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389272, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "aww I wish I still had mine, @Brandons1209 my parents sold mine for $400 bucks when I went away for the summer :(", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389281, "authorName": "Lb07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We all need our Popcorn Time I'm happy to have a 79 242 and an 86 244 both manual these cars are just built so well", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389280, "authorName": "lee303702", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee303702/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 figures ain't getting this beauty boys. Lets get that 10,000!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587150762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389289, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roadandslack\r\n\r\nCurrently stationed at JBSA Randolph in San Antonio. I hope they havent sold both of them yet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389294, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389298, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150815, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389299, "authorName": "peter19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this price I have a '93 wagon to sell the loser today!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389308, "authorName": "againstbetterjudgment", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/againstbetterjudgment/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hard to find intercooler turbo/manual.....very nice find", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587150859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389312, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peter19\r\n\r\nI really wanted an original Turbo Volvo", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389311, "authorName": "Niklas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/niklas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peter19 Not a Turbo though", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389318, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389319, "authorName": "lee303702", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee303702/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woohoo!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587150887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389320, "authorName": "CPT_5LOW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpt_5low/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peter19 and is it 3-pedal?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389321, "authorName": "pauldisneyiv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pauldisneyiv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FINISH HIM !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389322, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150902, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389325, "authorName": "peter19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I lose", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389327, "authorName": "Logan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/logan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And I have a nice '89 Bertone.................will sell for same..........", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587150911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389334, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roadandslack\r\n\r\nwhats your bottom dollar?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389339, "authorName": "CPT_5LOW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpt_5low/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOL loaded question...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1587150960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389342, "authorName": "Lb07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's the ultimate color to boot", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389343, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bottom dollar or top dollar? @Brandons1209", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587150987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389345, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roadandslack\r\n\r\ntop dollar**", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587151005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389349, "authorName": "Brandons1209", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brandons1209/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Brandons1209", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587151019, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389353, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by roadandslack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1587151028, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4389356, "authorName": "Lb07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Much better than watching a movie", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587151039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389355, "authorName": "kathts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kathts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yay! Keep it going!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587151039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389358, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "love the banter between bidders", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587151045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389359, "authorName": "313C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/313c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where were you guys when I sold my brick? \r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-volvo-240-wagon-10/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1587151048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389364, "authorName": "UnclePaul", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclepaul/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@313C waiting for turbo stick brick", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1587151086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4389369, "authorName": "roadandslack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadandslack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you did