This 1972 Volvo 142GT wears an older restoration that looks quite nice inside and out. Finished in a nice light blue and offered with a substantial collection of spares, upgrades and documentation, its certainly an attractive package. Find it here on Hydrocarbon Pusher somewhere in Connecticut for $30k. Special thanks to BaT reader Todd S. for this submission.
This car looks quite trim with its slim bumpers and cheerful color Though pictured with two sets of wheels, the OEM Dunlop alloys shown above are the only set included with sale. The rear auxiliary light will not be included with the car either. The seller states that paint is not perfect, though key areas like the leading edge of the hood and front fascia look pretty good to our eyes.
Inside we see a GT-specific five gauge instrument cluster and working air conditioning, the latter attested to by a neat factory sticker on the rear window. The cabin generally looks quite good, though the driver’s seat shows signs of use and carpeting around the shifter is starting to show its age. The dash appears arrow-straight and free of cracks, and several types of center console will be included with the car.
The engine bay is impressively clean for a driver. The motor itself has been treated to a big bore kit, D-grind cam and a welded 2.5″ exhaust. Suspension has been updated with IPD sway bars and gas shocks. The ad does mention that certain wear items will need attention, including U-joints, tires and an unspecified oil leak. All systems are said to work, including the 4-speed’s overdrive.
Only time will tell if the market is ready for a $30k 142GT, but pricing aside, this one’s color, tasteful modifications and reported condition are all pretty compelling.