Forget the Hokey-Pokey. Boost-fueled Volvo trickery, that’s what it’s all about. Nothing pokey about it.
Sure, on the outside these things look just like any other older Volvo, with their bricklike aerodynamics and a safe, sensible image. Through most of the 1980s, Volvo 740s seemed to be the vehicle of choice for dentists’ wives and soccer moms. It’s the kind …
745 turbo with turbo plus. Lovely, speedy things to drive. Can't use "pretty", though. Too much window? Too much 6000le? Dunno.
Volvos. They're boxy, but good.
I wanted a used 850 R wagon so bad, but they were hard to find. One day I found one about three hours away from me. It had it all, reputable dealer, honest price, clean as hell. I found it on the internet, called immediately, car was still for sale so I put down a deposit to hold it. Dealer called me back an hour later and said that a salesman had just taken another deposit before mine. I was crushed. <kicks rock>
Ive had a 95 850 turbo, a 780 Bertone (MS2, Super 60, an S70 T5 manual but want a 2 series wagon or 2 door next
Da Flyin' Moose! 740 Turbo cheapo endurance racer! Not cheap! Well, lots cheaper than anything modern, like IM$A
Grassroots Motorsports!
Randy Pobst forever friend and fan of GRM, from the beginning.
Hey Randy! Love that Volvo, wow! Was just watching your video on the Mach 1 Mustang this morning, really enjoyed it!
I've seen the car up close and witnessed it being dyno tuned at my good friends house, wish I could have met you as well as your car Mr. Pobst
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