1974 Volvo C303 For Sale

[Mead]

Just came across this if anyone is interested. No association with the seller.

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http://www.kijiji.ca/v-autos-camions/lo ... nFlag=true

[VinceAtReal4x4s]

That's quite a price.

[stiffler4444]

What's the right number on that 303, around $15 - $18K if condition is as stated?

[krick3tt]

Yes quite a price. I could understand if fully restored but, in 'original' condition to me means as manufactured and new so I do get confused by the apparent high prices of some vehicles.
I would rely on owners of this type of vehicle, like Vince, to be a better judge than I.

[VinceAtReal4x4s]

A 303 is a little different since you can't just find a good one the moment you want it, where a Pinz or old Land Rover, etc. are much easier to find that way. I guess this makes the price more about "how soon do you want it?". Do you want to wait maybe another 6 months to find a good one that may or may not be a better deal? The early diesel 2-door G-wagens are like that. I ran across two in almost a year that fit what I wanted but a year before that, I didn't see any. Recently I saw three within a few months, so you never know. The G I got had a few more issues than I was wanting to deal with but I had waited long enough and didnt want to keep letting time slip by. I don't regret it even though the perfect one that I had been pursuing for over a year went up for sale 4 months after I bought mine, and for less money!

I'd personally feel better around $16K for that 303, assuming it was a military re-furb (which it looks like it was), needs no major work, is clean underneath, has NO rust issues of any kind and is ready to drive as is. I sold one for $26K once but it was perfect to start with, and had new paint, updated custom exhaust (the stock muffler set-up is crap), $1000 in tires, powder-coated wheels, new glass instead of the plastic side/back windows, new wood rails, a very nice custom winch bumper, pertronix, updated fuel filler, high-end LED tail-lights and some sound insulation/carpet. I'd sell it for $30K these days. (pic below)

[Haf-e]

You forgot to include your custom fuel filler on that build... seems like an important upgrade.

Nice job on that one.

[VinceAtReal4x4s]

Thanks. (I mentioned it) And yes it's an absolute must. The stock fuel filler is unusable.

[Haf-e]

Oops - read that as "fuel filter" and not "fuel filler" in your text...