1990 Volvo 960 GLE Auto
NSW • Private
15
Odometer336,973km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the seller
Volvo 960 (Build Date: December 1990, Australian Compliance Plate: May 1992) in very original condition is listed for private sale.
Purchased new from Scuderia Veloce in Sydney, circa 1992-93, and one lady owner for almost thirty years.
As from December 2020, the second and current owner has placed the Volvo 960 on NSW Conditional (Historic) Registration with Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle Club (SHVC). Conditional Registration cannot be carried over to a new owner, so the car must be sold unregistered. A Roadworthy Certificate can be provided on request. The car has been well maintained, with use over the past six years limited to the occasional run to ensure the car is operating normally. The car performs well as a quiet, relaxed and comfortable cruiser.
Following the purchase from the original Owner in December 2020, routine maintenance has included periodic oil changes, new battery, new tyres, and a replacement water pump and related hoses. Non-routine maintenance has included remediation of the cruise-control functionality, including the replacement of related vacuum hoses.
This particular vehicle is relatively rare because it was originally fitted with a Peugeot-Renault-Volvo (PRV) B280F engine, with an aluminium block, 2.85 litre capacity, and 90 degree V6 engine. This ‘even-fire’ engine type was carried over from the previous Volvo 760 GLE series vehicles; one of the last of this type fitted to a Volvo and continues to perform smoothly. The engine is fitted with a timing chain, not a timing belt. This engine configuration was fitted to the ‘DMC DeLorean’ (think ‘Back To The Future’), and the Australian-designed ‘Triad’ Sports Car. This engine was also fitted to various Peugeot, Renault and Chrysler cars (AMC Eagle Premier).
For a thirty-five year old car, the condition of the mechanical components, body, and leather interior are in good order; typical of the older-style Volvo ‘build-quality’. There are some imperfections, but these are consistent with the age and mileage over 30+ years.
In its present condition, this 1990 Volvo 960 is well suited to a Volvo enthusiast who will arrange Conditional (Historic) Registration with a recognised classic car club. Present owner is down-sizing to reduce need for storage space. Some additional spare parts are available, including a spare bonnet (aluminium - different colour) and boot lid (different colour).
The asking price is firm and no negotiation will be considered without prior inspection of the vehicle.
Car details
øVehicle description
GLE Sedan 4dr Auto 4sp 2.8i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Beige Tan
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
4 speed Automatic
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.8L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Build date
December 1990
Compliance date
Check with seller
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
Cost to transportSponsored
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20842723
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
80L
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2849cc
Engine Size (L)
2.8L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
9.5
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
108.0kW @ 5100rpm
Torque
235Nm @ 3750rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
73.6kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
15x6.0
Rear Rim Description
15x6.0
Front Tyre Description
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Description
195/65 R15
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4870mm
Width
1750mm
Height
1410mm
Wheelbase
2770mm
Track Front
1470mm
Track Rear
1520mm
Tare Mass
1467kg
Kerb Weight
1507kg
Other
Country of Origin
SWEDEN
Launch Year
1990
Launch Month
12
Generation Name
960
Series
(No Series)
Badge
GLE
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Probationary plate status +
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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