1981 Volvo 262 C
Lot Number: 337
1981 Volvo 262 C
A rare 1981 Volvo 262C - left-hand drive, US-import finished in triple-black and indicating 62,217 miles.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Black -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
MKU 863W -
ODOMETER READING
62217 Miles
SUMMARY
A rare 1981 Volvo 262C - left-hand drive, US-import finished in triple-black and indicating 62,217 miles.
DESCRIPTION
- Based on the 264 six-cylinder saloon, the 262C was designed in-house by Volvo's Jan Wilsgaard but largely built by Bertone in Turin for the 1977–1981 model years
- It was mainly aimed at the US 'Executive' market with just 200 arriving in the UK
- Volvo emphasised the exclusivity of the 262C by fitting Crown insignia on the C-pillars whilst furnishing the four-seat interior in swathes of shiny, gathered and pleated black leather
- Dating from 1981, this example is finished in black and was imported from the States by our, 262-enthusiast, vendor in 2022
- It's powered by the 2.8-litre PRV V6 as fitted to the Renault Alpine GTA and DeLorean DMC-12
- Subject to a bare metal exterior respray in March 2023 with the steering rack rebuilt at the same time and four new tyres fitted later in the year
- The current indicated mileage is 62,217 and the last MOT ran out in May 2023. Consequently, the car will be sold with no current MOT and is guided accordingly
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 337
- Make
- VOLVO
- Model
- 262 C
- Registration Number
- MKU 863W
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- YV1BX6970BD008838
- Engine Number
- 6381
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Black
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
107 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Subject to a bare metal exterior respray in March last year, the paintwork is very good and the car was shown, pre-respray, at the Restoration Show 2023, where we put the bumpers and all the brightwork back on; three local shows, plus VOLVO #600 at Elvington 2023, Sywell and the Classic Motor Show last November, driving itself to each event, while also taking in a trip to Pickering to visit Mathewsons after the fabulous Elvington gathering. Each journey running faultlessly.
Interior
Door-Cards:
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Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
A good interior which is responding well to feeding. The dashtop is split, but the previous US owner had had a dash cover made to fit and it is embroidered with 262C beside the binnacle cover.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
It arrived with all new brake discs and calipers, water pump, a good interior which is responding well to feeding and an The engine runs and drives beautifully. Showing just 62,217 miles on the clock (20/02/2024, I've no reason to believe that this is not genuine; the PRV engine, which is V6 unleaded petrol, is the later 2.8lt and the car is one of the last produced.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
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Remarks
The steering rack was rebuilt in March 2023. With two other 262C's (one in our ownership for 40 years) this beauty is now looking for a new home.
Running Gear
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Chassis:
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Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
It arrived with all new brake discs and calipers, water pump. The steering rack was rebuilt in March 2023 and 4 new tyres were fitted later in the year.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Vehicle History
Remarks
With two other 262C's (one in our ownership for 40 years) this beauty is now looking for a new home. Once regarded as a “Marmite” car, the 262C has now gained quite a following and is certainly on the up value wise. The car is, of course, mot and excise duty exempt being 43 years old this year.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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