Chris Wilson Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 http://www.racecarsdirect.com/listing/25234/Volvo_242_Grp_A_Ex_DTM_1985_total_winner.html Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 What I find depressing is that it is easier to source a roll cage for a Volvo 240, 242 & 244 than it is for a Supra. I have a 244 sitting under the trees outside if anyone is interested in a project!!!! And no, I am not a fan, much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 If it was a 242 I'd be on my way now Rubi roll cage, now they were a wor of art. All alloy (now illegal for FIA racing) with left and right threaded unions to tension the shell. Those were the days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I could always reverse it into a skip at a spirited rate and convert it to a 242. Either that or I would need to repair the skip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I remember those cars from the Silverstone TT. VERY quiet. Wasn't there some story of homologation in the US and Volvo moving cars from east to west so they could be counted twice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_dragon Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I have a 244 sitting under the trees outside if anyone is interested in a project!!!! Do you have any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 I remember those cars from the Silverstone TT. VERY quiet. Wasn't there some story of homologation in the US and Volvo moving cars from east to west so they could be counted twice? I don't recall that, but such was fairly commonplace to meet the homologation figures. They did do some with thin glass, and the alloy live back axle with negative camber was mooted as a bit suspect. The seller is looking for offers over 50,000 Euros for it as a rolling chassis (no engine). I think that's very optimistic, maybe one of the RAS cars as a runner with some spares would make that sort of money though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 It's the RAS cars I remember. I've got the programme from the meeting somewhere. 1985 and the era of the Walkinshaw Rovers? 50K€ is OTT with no motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Do you have any pics? Imagine a green garden shed on four spindly wheels and you'll get the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Imagine a green garden shed on four spindly wheels and you'll get the idea! So to clarify; you haven't got a RAS Sport 242 Turbo in your garden:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 This was more like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 So to clarify; you haven't got a RAS Sport 242 Turbo in your garden:D That'd be a 2 door shed with an extra large chimney I assume. If so, then no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGHogwVJ1Nc&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_dragon Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Imagine a green garden shed on four spindly wheels and you'll get the idea! My dad used to have a 244 dl. I've always wanted to find one and restore it for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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