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£7,089

LT1-Powered 1985 Volvo 740 GLE Wagon

Bring A Trailer • US • 18 Jan 2026

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£7,089

LT1-Powered 1985 Volvo 740 GLE Wagon

US • 18 Jan 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a modified 1985 Volvo 740 GLE wagon with an LT1 V8 engine swap and several aftermarket upgrades. While it boasts performance enhancements and unique styling, it also has a number of cosmetic and mechanical issues that need attention, as well as some repaired damage.

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Condition 

6

The car has moderate wear and tear. There are some known issues such as non-functional headlight wipers, rear defroster, rear window washers, and intermittent left fog light. The seller also mentions an accident with curb/tree impact and cracked body filler. Some components are not working, and reconditioning is needed.

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208,000 miles

YV1FX7650F1005908

LHD

United States

Automatic

VOLV9

1985

Auction

£7,089

LT1-Powered 1985 Volvo 740 GLE Wagon

Bring A Trailer • US • 18 Jan 2026

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

5.7-Liter LT1 V8 4L60E Automatic Transmission Gray Paint Air Flow-Style Body Kit Rear Spoiler Black Leather Upholstery Black 17" Enkei Wheels Adjustable Coilover Suspension Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Power Sunroof Center Console Pioneer Head Unit Spare Parts Included This 1985 Volvo 740 GLE wagon was fitted with a 5.7-liter GM LT1 V8 paired with a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission in 2004, and it was acquired by the seller in 2014.

The body is finished in gray and features an Air Flow-style body kit, a rear spoiler, a custom front grille, and other elements detailed below.

It rides on a lowered suspension with adjustable coilovers and iPd sway bars, and the 17″ Enkei wheels are mounted over four-wheel disc brakes.

Inside, 940T-specification front seats are joined by mahogany woodgrain trim, a MOMO steering wheel, aftermarket gauges, a power sunroof, a center console, a Pioneer stereo receiver, and performance audio components.

This modified 740 wagon is now offered at no reserve ...

Price Analysis vs Other 740 GLEs

£660

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£2,250

Median Price (Since 2020)

£12,398

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