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£22,619

Modified B20–Powered 1970 Volvo 142S 4-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 30 Sept 2025

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£22,619

Modified B20–Powered 1970 Volvo 142S 4-Speed

US • 30 Sept 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1970 Volvo 142S has been modified with a replacement high-performance 2.0L B20 inline-four engine with Weber carburetors, a rebuilt four-speed overdrive transmission, and a limited-slip rear axle. It features a refreshed cabin with blue upholstery, Bilstein dampers, and four-wheel disc brakes.

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Condition 

7

The car appears to be in overall solid condition with slight wear visible. The listing mentions some paintwork on the right-rear quarter panel and refinishing on the right-front fender and passenger door top. There is also a temperature gauge reading low and a fuel gauge needle bouncing. However, the car has been refurbished and modified, with a rebuilt engine, transmission, and other components, suggesting it has been well-maintained overall.

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87,000 miles

1423441114147

1970

Auction

Manual

LHD

United States

£22,619

Modified B20–Powered 1970 Volvo 142S 4-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 30 Sept 2025

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

TMU Performance 2.0L Inline-Four Four-Speed M-41 Manual Transmission w/OD California White Paint Blue Cloth Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels Lowered Suspension Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Rebuilt Bucket Seats Rally-Style Instrumentation Driving Lights Service Records Spare Parts This 1970 Volvo 142S was acquired by the seller in 2008 after the car was donated to a nonprofit organization by the original owner, and it was subsequently refurbished and modified.

The car is powered by a replacement high-performance 2.0L B20 inline-four that was assembled during the build with Weber carburetors and a high-flow airbox, and the four-speed overdrive transmission and limited-slip rear axle were rebuild at that time.

The California White body is complemented by a refreshed cabin with blue upholstery, rebuilt reclining bucket seats, a GT-style steering wheel and instrumentation, and Coco mats.

Bilstein dampers are part of the lowered suspension, and slotted steel wheels are mounted over four-wheel disc b...

Price Analysis vs Other 142s

£3,095

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£11,308

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£33,198

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