The Volvo 245 DL Estate, part of the Volvo 200 series. It was produced
between 1974 and 1993, during which time over 962,000 were manufactured.
This 5-door estate version, registered TAY 999R, dates from 1976. Volvo
cars, built originally to be driven in Sweden’s hard seasonal
conditions, are famous for their longevity and solidity, with particular
reference to overall occupant safety and road-holding. The 200 series,
designed by Jan Wilsgaard, had a front engine and rear wheel drive and
was classed as a mid-size luxury vehicle, coming often with leather
seats and wooden dashboard. The steering was so reactive, one could
turn on a sixpence – fond memories for those of us who owned one!
Decorated in bright green with contrasting silver trim and a beige
interior. The instantly recognisable diagonal Volvo marque and radiator
grille are reproduced in silver on matt black and other external detail
includes black chassis, silver wheels, black bumpers with chrome edging
and black windscreen wipers.