1968 Volvo 140 144 Sedan review from North America
"A truly wonderful, memorable machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Primarily rust on floor pan, fenders, and trunk. This started at about 12 years of age, not unexpected for a car of this age.
General comments?
Very durable vehicle.
Very reliable and safe vehicle.
As basic and sturdy as Volvos were during the late 1960s. I rebuilt (my own work) the engine at 136,000 miles. All 4 cylinders and crankshaft surfaces were within tolerances, so there was no need for machining or any internal engine surfaces.
The car took eight round trips Chicago-Boston-Maine. The last long round trip was to Chicago to Maine and Cape Cod, with 4 adults and their luggage. It could easily reach and maintain the then legal crusing speed of 70 MPH with little effort.
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| 1969 - 140 142 s 2.0 liter dual stromberg carbs If you want dependability, get this car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1968 |
| Year of manufacture | 1968 |
| First year of ownership | 1970 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1985 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 Cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 188000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2005 |