1989 Volvo 240 DL Estate: The Tell Tale Door

This might be the most beat up 240 I've spotted to date, and the 240's presence on this blog has certainly been at large this summer. The faded yellow headlights, missing trim moldings, and mismatched door are all signs that this 240 did its job of reliably transporting its owner, and it still finds itself in the same position 34 years later.

This 240 is not a native to Rhode Island, despite what the plates may depict. When I was looking for parts for my own 240, I remember this 240 popping up on Craigslist several times. The mismatched door was a pretty distinctive attribute that made it stick out from the other cars. It was located in Brooklyn, New York, and despite its poorly outward appearance, the owner said it ran well as an old Volvo should. 

The car first appeared on Craigslist around late June, then would sporadically be taken down and reposted within the weeks. Then it disappeared completely, and I genuinely wondered what happened to the car. As my luck would have it, I found myself on a late night walk with my friend, and behold, the Brooklyn 240 appeared on a side street in Downtown Providence. The saying is true, it is a small world after all.