Serial number: 0003950
Chassis number:1836353-003950
(First 3 digits = model #, 4th = engine type, 5th = market >1 = frame only, 2 = standars, 3 = export, 4 = US exp., 5 = Norwegian exp., 6 = Danish exp.,
6th = transmision type, 7th = steering position> 1 = LHD, 2 = RHD, 3 = LHD US & Canada, 4 = LHD California, 8th = production year I.D. letter code),
the last six digits tells the serial number
Upholstery number: 450-878
Original mileage: 45,960 miles (that's about 2300 km per year), ~73,500 km
I am the 3rd owner of this car - since April 2001 - purchased in Sweden.
Manufactured: Sept. 1972 in Götenborg, Sweden and exported (5th digit = 3) to Florida, USA (?) - and form there to Luxenbourg (?).
Engine specs: B20F - 121 cubic inc, inline-4 engine with overhead valves, Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection. 7.8:1 compression ratio 112 hp @ 6000 rpm 115 ft.lbs of torque @ 3500 rpm 8-bolt, 5 bearing main, Idle speed 900 rpm, Timing: 10 degrees BTDC at 700 rpm, Valve clearance: 0.016 inch.
Transmission specs: M414-speed, synchromesh on forward gears, manual transmission with electrically-operated overdrive unit.
Clutch: 8.5" Single dry plate, cable-operated, diaphragm spring.
Gear ratios: 1st: 3.41:1 2nd: 2.16:1 3rd: 1.37:1 4th: 1.00:1 4th o/d engaged: 0.79:1 Reverse: 3.68:1 final drive ratio: 4.10:1
Exterior/interior colors: #007 Yellow exterior -
Upholstery no.: 450-878 - black leather front seats and black vinyl rear seats interior
Has been repainted. Lite merkbart rust. All original leather interior in great shape, still supple. Dash panels are like new. Original carpets throughout very good condition, except driver side somewhat worn . All weather seal rubber on side doors and tailgate, as well as underhood are original. All instruments working, including clock.
Tires/wheels: 175 R14 Gislaved Speed 316 T tires and ATS aluminum wheels (4 wheels) and original Volvo wheels (5 wheels) with Continental T5 165 HR 15 Radial tires
Audio System: Blaupunkt stereo radio, has original Volvo 2-speaker sound system.
Upgrades: H4 headlights; March 2002: Both seats, gaspedal and all carpets removed. Random surface rust on floor removed and painted with Rustoleum. Handbrake assembly removed and overhauled with new handbrake switch. Seatbelt switch-arrangement for both seats repaired. Valves adjusted and motor and motorspace thoroughly washed. Old mats and old glue removed from hood and new sound isolating mats installed. Adjusted the handbrake drum-assembly on both rear wheels.
Future Upgrades: No more upgrades - the car is SOLD !!
The car is not registered - but can be, as a veteran - as it was manufactured in 1972.