Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars is pumped to have this 1978 Volvo 242 for sale
in the Milwaukee Showroom. Nothing says safety with ahead of its
time engineering being infused into a vehicle like the name Volvo
and this car shows a prominent milestone on the brand names venture
to gaining this reputation. The 200 series was introduced in 1973
introducing advancements such as the incorporation of MacPherson
struts suspension system which helped free up engine bay space,
overhead camshaft design put in to the engine design, and a newer
rear crumple zones that was adapted from the VESC ESV from 1972
that was developed to experiment with better safety standards. The
evolution of these cars almost developed something new each year as
if the engineers at Volvo were obsessed with the idea of achieving
perfection down to the paint formula that was introduced this year
to help prevent previous corrosion problems. The 240 series was
truly an engineering marvel of its time that helped solidify
Volvo's high standards that make them a safe bet for safety
performance and luxury today. This gorgeous little maroon beauty
packs a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder under the hood which is paired
up to an automatic transmission that helps get this comfy ride from
point A to B in a reliable fashion. The 242 is armed with AM/FM
radio with cassette, power steering, and air conditioning making an
enjoyable cruiser to find yourself in the seat of. This 1978 Volvo
242 is at our Milwaukee Showroom at Gateway Classic Cars and can be
seen at www.GatewayClassicCars.com which includes 100+ HD photos
and HD video. To see the car in person, it can be seen at our
Milwaukee Showroom located at 9949 58th Place Suite 400, Kenosha WI
53144. Any and all questions can be answered by our knowledgeable
staff by calling (262) 891-4253 or email us at
Milwaukee@GatewayClassicCars.com.
