1989 Volvo 780: Bertone Built




  1. Alan (Michigan)

    Pretty stylish for a Volvo, once upon a time….

    I’m thinking that it needs $3-4K invested to make it a good, comfortable and reliable driver.
    And then it might be worth $2.5-$3K. It looks to me as though the owner has at some time in the past taken a rattle can of black to a couple of areas on the car, and that means at least surface rust abatement. Turbo, tires, brakes, front seats, and pray that the engine and transmission are good to go for a while.

    Not sure if this will ever be seen as really collectible, so someone has to want it a lot to invest the money and time in making it truly roadworthy.

    Did anyone else put a hand up by the computer screen, to shield the odometer from direct sunlight? 😉 I *think* the first two digits are 17, but I can’t see it well enough to be certain. The inspection sticker in the windshield is dated 4-12, presumably the expiration date. So the car has sat for closer to 4 years….?

  2. Jeff Lavery

    My feeling is similar to yours, but I’d go a step further and argue I’d be OK with it as a “losing” investment because at the end of the day, I still have a rock-solid Volvo that will always be special in the eyes of enthusiasts.

    Plus, having Bertone’s name attached to a car is hardly a bad thing!

Speak Your Mind


Credit Card Classics

Credit Card Classics