£68,803
Ex–Paul Newman Modified 1988 Volvo 740 Turbo Wagon 5-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 17 Mar 2023
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£68,803
Ex–Paul Newman Modified 1988 Volvo 740 Turbo Wagon 5-Speed
US • 17 Mar 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a modified 1988 Volvo 740 Turbo wagon once owned by Paul Newman. It features a Buick Grand National-sourced turbocharged 3.8L V6 engine, a five-speed manual gearbox, and an Aero-style body kit. While it presents some cosmetic issues like fading paint and interior wear, it includes desirable upgrades such as lowering springs and a limited-slip differential.
Condition
6
The car has noticeable wear and imperfections in the paint, several distorted body components, wear on the seating surfaces, a sagging headliner, and cracks on the dashboard. The tachometer is inoperative, and there is an oil leak. These issues suggest that the car is in good condition, with some reconditioning required.
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76,000 miles
YV1FA875XJ2169787
LHD
United States
Manual
NEWMANSE
1988
Auction
£68,803
Ex–Paul Newman Modified 1988 Volvo 740 Turbo Wagon 5-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 17 Mar 2023
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Turbocharged 3.8L Buick V6 Borg-Warner 5-Speed Manual Gearbox Limited-Slip Differential Gray Metallic Paint Black Leather Upholstery 16" Gemini Wheels Lowered Suspension Aero-Style Body Kit Fog Lights Power-Operated Sunroof Heated Front Seats Stowable Third-Row Seat Air Conditioning Sony CD Player HKS Turbo Timer Accident-Free Carfax Report This 1988 Volvo 740 Turbo wagon was acquired new by actor Paul Newman and subsequently modified with a Buick Grand National-sourced turbocharged 3.8L V6, a Borg-Warner five-speed manual gearbox, and an Aero-style body kit.
The car is finished in gray and features 16″ Gemini wheels, lowering springs, a limited-slip differential, an HKS turbo timer, a power-operated sunroof, heated front seats, stowable third-row seating, and air conditioning.
It was acquired by the seller in 2017, and subsequent service is said to have included installing a Centerforce Performance clutch assembly and hydraulic throw-out bearing as well as replacing the primary clut...
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