This week Canyon State Classics brings to market a 1981 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe in Bertone Azzuro Blue over blacl leather upholstery. This very rare US Market final year 1981 Bertone Coupe just came in from California and The CA Pink Slip we received was from the original female owner who bought it new and handed it down to her daughter! Somewhere along the line the car had a 94-95 B230FD Redblock 4cyl swapped into it. The original Volvo-Renault V6 was not a highly regarded engine and the .....
super reliable mid 90s powerplant is a huge improvement to reliability on this car. The swap is extremely well done and looks almost like it was originally installed in this engine bay! Long term ownership turned over another set of original 16'' wheels which are pictured with the vehicle interior. 1 Owner California Bertone Coupes don't grow on trees and this Redblock swap makes this car one of a kind!
The following is a list of options as this 940 Turbo is currently equipped:
- '94/95 B230FD ''Red-Block'' 4cyl Engine
- Automatic Transmission
- Ice Cold A/C
- Power Windows
- Power Door Locks
- Power Antenna
- Climate Control
- Original Leather Interior
- Aftermarket Pioneer Cassette
- Genuine Volvo 15'' 5- Spoke Wheels (In- addition to the 14'' turbines currently on the car)
The body on the car is in very good condition and was extremely well maintained. The exterior is finished in its original color of Bertone Azzuro Blue and is in very good condition. We believe the car has had 1 previous complete repaint. The body is very straight with only a few chips or scuffs. There are a few spots on the hood and roof with very light color fade and have been pictured above. All glass and lenses and in great shape. The car is riding on the factory 14'' turbine wheels with radial tires all around.
The interior is in very nice original condition all around. The seats are original and the driver's seat has signs of light wear from usage but in overall good condition for the age- a testament to the ownership! All lights, gauges switches, and accessories work as they should. The trunk compartment is very clean and does have the original jack, tools, and the other set of wheels. This car is all there and in excellent shape with all functions and accessories working as they should. We had the dash professionally recovered as it had aged from the california sun.
Mechanically, this 262 coupe runs GREAT! The car starts right up and shifts smooth as silk. These cars are known to be very affordable to maintain, and this car has a very reliable engine swapped that runs very well and is healthy. The suspension is very tight and feels solid even at autobahn speeds above 90mph! The car was always regularly serviced every few hundred miles and shows it in how near- flawless the car drives! We put this Volvo through our shop for an inspection, oil change and replaced the ac compressor and steering rack.
All in all, this is THE cleanest and nicest 262 Bertone with these miles in the country. It has been professionally maintained and truly loved by its previous owners. This Volvo is a fantastic car for the price and includes every option offered in this car.
The car has a super clean Autocheck report. It also has a clean Arizona title, confirming Actual Mileage. Any further questions please call Jon at 480-703-2337.
Please email or call with any questions and I welcome international bidders! I can also help with shipping quotes and arrangements. We ship cars all over the world! In Person Purchases will be taxed 8.3% AZ Sales tax, and all purchases require a $499 Document Fee.