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V70R Estate - 4WD 2.4L 20V Turbo 240 bhp.

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Rare Saffron Metallic. Stunning Original Example

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MODEL HISTORY

Launched in May 1997 to replace the outgoing & much-revered 850R, the V70R is considered by those who know to be one of the best fast estates of the ’90s; probably the best built of all of them. These are capable of offering a long service life with high mileage capability and reliability if well maintained. A sign of good design is a shape that doesn't age over time but always looks fresh. This was the last Volvo designed by Volvo before Ford bought the company. There's a very interesting article, examined through its adverts, which charter Volvo's performance & safety branding and what happened after this model was released. Click here to read it: https://jalopnik.com/how-volvo-lost-the-plot-1796486519 For improved safety, a WHIPS" (Whiplash protection) system and larger SIPS side-airbags were added to maximize head protection in the event of a side impact. This superb low mileage Phase1 V70R finished in saffron metallic with just 67,770 miles from new in super condition throughout, finished in eye catching saffron metallic (A colour offerered only on V70R models of the 70 Series), this car is now in the UK. This phase 1 V70R is offered in partnership with our UK preparation agents JT Auto Classics in Leicestershire.

EQUIPMENT

None of the usual Q-car manufacturers had expected Volvo to make a very fast 4WD estate (To replace the preceeding FWD 850R), but the perhaps entertaining truth found by those who challenged it was that this model was capable of embarrassing other seemingly fast cars, whether on a typically damp UK country roads or on Motorways. To this day the Volvo V70R AWD remains a superb & versatile performance car capable of handling anything from the weekly shop, to being used as a car for business, offering tough, reliable spacious and comfortable practicality with the ability to dispatch 0-60 in just 7.2 seconds and  go on to top out at (a restricted) 155mph. An impressive list of standard equipment showed that Volvo had thought of everything: ABS, SRS airbags for both front seat occupants and VIPS side airbags, WHIPS (Whiplash protection) system, red warning lights on all 4 side doors, factory fitted tinted glass, tilt / slide electric glass sunroof, roof rails, unmarked grey leather & Alcantara interior with (almost instant & very warm!) heating for front & rear seats, electric front seats with memory, veneer trim panels, split - foldable rear seats, dual climate control air conditioning, cruise control, trip computer, Original 8-speaker sound system, "R" fitted floor mat set, remote controlled door mirrors with retract mode & heated door mirror glass with anti blind spot glass on driver's side, remote central locking, remote fuel & tailgate release, pre-tensioned seat belts, headlights with wash/wipe, deep front spoiler with integrated driving lights, high-level rear spoiler, rear wash-wipe, mud flaps for all 4 wheels.

EXTERIOR

This example finished in beautiful Saffron metallic & is clearly an example in unique condition throughout. It has been owned & used since new only on Japan's salt-free & pristinely maintained roads. Paintwork is visibly stunning on this example. Highly reflective with a deep glossy shine, with no pin dents or scratches and a lack of stone chips serve to show its evident this V70R has always been driven sensibly &  garaged by its previous mature owner and was cared for throughout it’s life in Japan. Being unique to the R model, Saffron metallic paint is the rarest colour of all on these and suits this car very well looking rather purposeful for a modern classic Volvo. Stood beside a Laser blue example, the colour has really grown on us and we prefer the Saffron one! As pictures show this is a car that's got pin straight lines on it's flanks. There are zero pin dents, testimony to the care this car's had. It's been so well preserved throughout, the bodywork still looks like new, nearly over well over 20 years after it rolled off the production line, also helped by the as new condition Enkei ERST 17" wheels we added to this car. 

INTERIOR

Interior as pictures show is in fantastic condition throughout showing minimal wear and great patina. The heated leather/alcantara diamond stitched seats are in superb condition, this has been a non-smoker’s car. Some wear on the driver's seat and one small mark, which is excusable bearing in mind the age of the car. If really desired, we could have the small section there re-trimmed, but we felt it was too minor a fault to warrant the additional cost of re-trim work. The steering wheel is unworn, as is the shift lever - similarly near new. Ashtray has had virtually no use and cigar lighter shows no signs of use so we believe this was a non-smoker's car. Floor mats are also in excellent condition, which indicates to us that this car was mainly used in the city and the carpet on the boot floor is still like new, indicating this car wasn't used for load carrying much - if ever. The headlining had aged when this car came to us, so we had it professionally re-trimmed in matching synthetic Alcantara finish. It's now better than new.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

These engines produce a unique & distinctive 5 cylinder thrum. More than ample power when summoned, coupled with a responsive 5-speed adaptive automatic gearbox shifting smoothly and precisely. The drive train conspires to produce a pleasurable and confidence-inspiring car to drive at speed, whilst also offering a pleasantly smooth and responsive engine note when just ambling along during regular use.