I don't think I'm being that unreasonable. Shane found this car on eBay and decided he HAD to have it. It is a 1975 (not a typo) Orange, with brown interior, Volvo 245 Wagon. Here is the description from eBay:
You are looking at one of the most beautiful Volvo 245's you may ever see. This Volvo is in near showroom condition from bumper to bumper. Fit for a museum, your own private garage, or hitting the pavement on a daily basis. You will be proud to own this wagon. With only 76K ORIGINAL MILES, this 245 is in stunning condition. Yes only 76K original miles! This wagon turns heads everywhere it goes with compliments to follow. It will take you back to 1975.
This Volvo has been garage kept it's entire life while be pampered for the last 36 years. Accident free, smoker free, and RUST FREE. The extremely rare Inka Orange paint remains practically flawless. Showing excellent Gloss and timeless style. The body is completely straight, with no dents or damage anywhere. All of the lights, lenses and trims have no damage or even wear. Even the original California plates still shine like new. The interior is "like new" with no rips or tears. The dash board is 100% crack and wear free. The floors have no stains or wear. All lights, turn signals and instrument cluster work properly. The Alpine cassette and radio player works great with the original stock speakers.
The engine starts right up, holds a smooth idle and accelerates with ease. The clutch engages very smoothly and the 4 speed manual transmission shifts effortlessly. All of the fluids are clean and filled to their proper levels. The air conditioning blows ICE COLD. The heating system also still works like new. All four white wall Michelin radial tires have good tread depth remaining. The front and rear brakes also have substantial life remaining. The Volvo has a new steel braided throttle cable, a new fuel filter, new battery as well as a minor tune up. Looks and Runs Excellent.He found it when it was newly posted and the starting bid was only $500. Since then, there have been 24 bids and it is currently up to $5,200 and the reserve is not met. In addition, we would have to get it either here to DC or Florida from California. Am I wrong to deny him this dream car? I don't think so. If you would like to buy it for him, here is the link on eBay.
5 comments:
I happen to love the part of the auction page that says "vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty."
Really...ya think? Just made me laugh!
I come from Volvo-land, and my dad used to have EXACTLY such a car. An orange 245. I believe it was a '75 but I could be wrong there. '76? Yeah, maybe. My dad had his 245 between the blue 144 (a 1972) and the basically unused blue 242 (a 1976) our granddad later gave us.
Me and my sis had a couple of good fights in the backseat of that orange car :D
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Daniel
Has Shane explained why he "luvs" this car? Did/does he have some childhood memory or experience?
I know for me, my love of Wranglers is in part due to the memory of a beautiful, tanned, shirtless and shoeless man in just jeans driving a Wrangler on the bridge to Jones beach just before sunset. He had taken the doors off and the wind was blowing in his sun streaked hair.
When I finally got my Wrangler, it was all I had hoped for and more. (except for him)
It is a very cool looking car.
This is your mother-in-law, Good grief,will he ever stop cruising for cars, you know that this will not be the end of it. You spoil that boy!!!
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