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Originally Posted by Bubblehead Nuke
A 1968 Volvo 142S....
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My first car was a used 1973 Volvo 164E. I liked the way the 142 looked though. The 164 had a 3 litre straight 6 that was a beauty. Unfortunately it was linked up to the automatic that was a bit slushy back in the '70s.
1.2 Million miles? I am impressed. I got 250,000 + out of mine before I moved on. Mechanically it was sound but cosmetically it needed a lot of work that I could not afford at the time.
Did you have a problem with paint oxidization with your '68? In the 70s Volvo must have gotten a batch of bad paint. A lot of the '72-75s had problems with specific paint colours.
I liked my volvo. But then I guess cars may be like women, you always have fond memories of your first.
