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Arrow Modified 1971 Volvo 142E on B.A.T. (Portland)

Currently at $5K - auction ends in 7 days.....

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Lot #58887
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Location: Portland, Oregon 97227
Chassis: 1424353208173
74k Miles Shown, TMU
2,130cc B20 Inline-Four
Four-Speed Manual Transmission w/Overdrive
White Paint
Black Leather Upholstery
15" IDP Wheels
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Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
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Blaupunkt AM/FM Stereo System
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Owner's Manuals

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Old 10-28-2021, 06:30 PM
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It'll be interesting to see what this fetches. Wouldn't be surprised to see it break $40K.

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It'll be interesting to see what this fetches. Wouldn't be surprised to see it break $40K.

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You really think it'll go that high? I was thinking more like $20K tops.
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One sold yesterday for $11K. Would very likely take over $40K to bring it to this level, not to mention the time involved in doing so.

I'd trade my 996 C4S straight up for this in a New York minute, and this 996 is superior in virtually every way to the half dozen air-cooled 911s I've owned. Heck, I much prefer driving it over my 930. I was an air-cooled snob before buying this one - I quickly became a convert.

Also, I prefer cars that are a little different, that you don't come across at every show or C&C.

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Wow. It doesn't get nicer than that one! Looks like it sold on BaT in 2018 for $29K. I could see $40K be good, but in this market, somebody could go crazy.

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One of those cars that I cannot fathom why they are fetching so much money. You can still see few soldering on around here. Neither quick nor quirky. They are too reliable and too common to be "enthusiast cars" imho
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Portland must be about peak vintage Volvo (and Saab) for North America. This one would be even more terrific with a turbo 5cyl.. Cyan is making some interesting stuff and will give you one in exchange for a big chunk of your 401k.
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One of those cars that I cannot fathom why they are fetching so much money. You can still see few soldering on around here. Neither quick nor quirky. They are too reliable and too common to be "enthusiast cars" imho
Having grown up in the Volvo capitol of America and owning more than I can remember, including this model, they are for people who do not want the stigma of good looks or performance.
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Portland must be about peak vintage Volvo ....
ipd is headquartered here in Portland.
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^^^ As I recall, they started in Aloha. A former girlfriend of mine worked for them very early on. Great reputation then, great reputation now.

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ipd is headquartered here in Portland.
Good stuff!

A friend is 3 cars into vintage Volvos (2 Amazons and 1 P1800) but is moving to Boise next spring. I can't imagine a big contingent of fellow fanatics there but maybe! He wanted a Cyan but is building a house instead.
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It'll be interesting to see what this fetches. Wouldn't be surprised to see it break $40K.

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You really think it'll go that high? I was thinking more like $20K tops.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-volvo-142-7/

Not a bad guess if I do say so myself, although if pressed for something more precise than "break $40K", I'd have gone with $42K.

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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-volvo-142-7/

Not a bad guess if I do say so myself, although if pressed for something more precise than "break $40K", I'd have gone with $42K.

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Indeed! Sold for $44,750! Good work, Norm! Guess I'm a bit out of touch with these 'modified' cars......
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Well, there's another one added to the "Wish I still had the..." list.
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Well, there's another one added to the "Wish I still had the..." list.
For me, I've always been more of a wagon guy when it comes to Volvos.

A 142 would be fun as hell to drive but then again I've always had no end of fun driving my 145's....and now my 850.

There's just something about those wagons......
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Strong money for that 142, but certainly a great car! Well deserved.
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Where next will it call home?

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