Description
The Volvo 240 is one of the most durable and beloved cars Sweden ever built. Introduced in 1974 and produced until 1993, it sold more than 2.8 million units in nearly two decades, making it the longest running single model in Volvo’s history. Designed by Jan Wilsgaard and built with large crumple zones and big bumpers inspired by Volvo’s 1972 safety concept car, it set new standards for passive safety, and in 1976 the US safety agency NHTSA bought 24 of them to use as its benchmark for future cars.
The 1986 model year brought the 240’s last major restyling, with larger rectangular headlights, a new grille, reworked fenders and a refreshed interior. Under the hood was the tough 2.3 litre four cylinder engine, and the 240 sedan and wagon went on to become symbols of reliability, with many still on the road today. Its boxy shape is a classic that car lovers have celebrated for decades.
Matchbox captures this Swedish icon as a 1986 Volvo 240 in a smart Blue paint, numbered 1 of 5 in its set, at 1:64 scale. It is a great addition for fans of European classics, practical family cars and Matchbox’s realistic, real world vehicle range.
Why You Should Own It?
- Represents the 1986 Volvo 240, a safety pioneer that sold over 2.8 million units
- Numbered 1 of 5 in its Matchbox set
- Smart Blue colorway
- Faithful to the 1986 restyle with rectangular headlights and the boxy Volvo shape
- A licensed Volvo, great for Volvo, classic European and everyday classic collections
- Durable die cast metal build with authentic Matchbox detailing
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