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£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

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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.

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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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