I am a life-long Volvo lover who has finally gotten around to joining the forum! Greetings from Vermont! I currently own a 1971 145s, a 1997 855 GLT, and a 2009 C30 T5, which are, respectively, the 4th, 7th, and 8th Volvos in my life. I don't see any categories for models before the 240. Is there another forum dedicated to vintage Swedes? Or just not enough traffic to support separate categories? I would love to have a category for the 140 (or pushrods in general), and find some other 140 owners to chat with.

 

The older ones are in the all other Volvo's section. Welcome to the forum.

 

Wow, that's a lot of Volvos! There are a few forums out there, but most of the guys on Turbobricks deal with 244's 144's and other older models.... Welcome aboard! Post pics of your stable.. so we can see your cars, especiallu the 145!

 

The 145 isn't very pretty right now - she used to be my daily driver, and needs a lot of work. I'll have pics up before too long.

 

Make sure you treat her right! She provided many years of faithful service. Those are hard to find nowadays too!

 

She's going to be beautiful when I'm done, but she basically needs a new EVERYTHING, including paint. Her body is fundamentally sound, and I have a garage full of parts, so it's just a matter of time and money...

 

Welcome to the forum, fellow Vermonter (although I did not live in Vermont for 3 generations, I still consider myself as a semi-Vermonter).

I've lived in Poultney for 5.5 years (Green Mountain College, Class of 1997) and made friends throughout the state & adjoining states.

Burlington is the most beautiful town I've ever seen in my 36 years of life. I've spent my 5.5 years in Poultney, Hubberdton/Castleton and Rutland area. I can care less about Ludlow & Woodstock, as those towns seem to get half the town budget from speeding tickets. 5 mph over the posted limit and you're done.

Good old days..... I am currently stuck in my ugly homeland in Far East.

Anyway, welcome!!!


JPN

 

I know what you mean about Ludlow and Woodstock - I live in Springfield and have to drive through both frequently. I'm only a first generation Vermonter (both my parents are New Jersey transplants) but I was born and raised here, and don't call anywhere else home. Thanks for the welcome to the forum.

 

Hi from fellow VTer. Just bought my first new used volvo 1990 740gl wagon.

 

Whenever I glance and see the title "Greetings from Vt!", I always think it says "Greetings from WI", then I get excited, then I get a little less excited when I remember that it's Vermont. Haha.

Welcome though!! That's a lot of Volvo's. I want that many Volvo's.

 

Wisconsin's a nice place too - my brother and I drove through the southern part of the state in mid September while driving across the country in his 1996 960 wagon.

I must confess that several of my earlier Volvos were real junkers - you might not have wanted them. It's only been in the last few years that my fleet has reached a respectable level of quality. It's so much nicer to work on a car when you know that you will have it for a while and it's not a complete eyesore.

 

Welcome to the Volvo world. My father drives a 740 of similar vintage. Great cars! Enjoy!

 

Hey folks, I posted pictures, as requested. Check out 'My Three Volvos' in the photo gallery.