Year: 1972 Make: Volvo Model: 144 GL Rally Registration: HAR 957L Chassis No: 346074 Odometer: tba The Volvo 144, introduced in August 1966 for the 1967 model year, was a revolutionary four-door, four-cylinder saloon that defined Volvo's ‘boxy’ design language for decades.

Renowned for its safety, it featured disc brakes on all four wheels, energy-absorbing crumple zones, and a robust, reliable, and spacious design.

Produced until 1974, it featured 1.8 or 2.0 litre engines and laid the groundwork for the later 200-series.

Famed for their ability to withstand Scandinavian winters and clock up huge mileages, 140-series cars were also surprisingly comfortable, benefitting from reclining front seats and fully carpeted interiors as standard.

Volvo’s saloons were capable rally cars and the 144 (the 140 series’ four-door saloon) was no exception.

Notable endeavours included the 1968 London-Sydney Rally and José Araujo and John Batley’s entry in the 1970 London-Mexico World Cup Rally.

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