Here we have a ’73 Volvo 142 with needs, but with loads of potential. As far as I know, this has nothing to do with Steve Jobs, but it’s in Cupertino, so it SHOULD have something to do with Apple. What else is there?
I had a brief experience with a ’74 142, which had Bosch K-Jet mechanical fuel injection. This ’73 would be a much better choice and is in similar condition to the one I had. So, I recommend it to any interested party. This has EFI, which means it’s much more tunable. The seller indicates a V8 could go in this car, which is true, but I’d love to see it get some IPD hop-up parts and perhaps megasquirt to get maximum power out the B20 engine.
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Cupertino, CA
$1,500
Things look stockish here, save for the blacked-out Virgo wheels from a 242 or later.
Whoa…spoiler.
Interior isn’t bad for one of these. Dash cap is available for under $100. Seat material isn’t so easy to find, but a shop should be able to get close.
Here’s the D-Jet B20, but with aftermarket cone filter. Surely a proper hose can be found to rid this of the wacky universal one. Those really bug me, but I don’t know why.
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Runs, needs front brakes, it is a good project car, I just can’t finish it, to many projects in progress.
New: tires, shocks, fuel pump, water pump, $1,500 in new parts, I have everything needed to finish
it up except a paint. No smog required, it is possible to put a V8 in it if you wanted too. Clear title through June, not salvaged, second owner. It would need to be trailered due to front brake issue.