The Volvo 240 was such an icon, the mere mention of its name might give you a flashback to the 80's. Maybe to a time when people dressed for skiing like this:
A little known fact: Eighties fashion often required that your headband matched your 240. #TBT #VintageVolvo pic.twitter.com/HOfUBEN8Xd
— Volvo (@volvocarsglobal) February 19, 2015
You can almost hear the power chords being rocked out by a big-hair band as a loveable loser stands up to the popular kid (after a skill-gaining montage, of course), and wins the girl.
The Volvo 240 ran from 1974 all the way through 1993. Almost everyone either had one, or knew someone who had one.
Why?
It was safe. So safe that the US government used it as the benchmark when they tightened up safety standards for automakers. That's part of the reason it's still a popular model today-- though not for reasons you might think.
Having a crumple zone, in that age, meant a cavernous space under the hood. Today, this giant engine bay makes it easy to repair, modify, and even wholesale replace the engine.
Our current inventory is far more refined, modern, and stylish, ditching the Spartan interior for elegant comfort. However, all of our vehicles remain some of the safest on the road. Visit Volvo of Stamford for a test drive today.