1979 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe

early 1990sI work in the film industry as a production coordinator and my daily driver is a Porsche 911 coupe. For that job, I needed a car that could carry more than two people and be decent, but not great enough also OK You see, one of my additional duties as production coordinator was to pick up cast and crew at various airports and bring them to hotels near where we were filming. As a car enthusiast, I wanted something unique and reliable, something stylish but affordable and well-made. It was a hard combination to find, but after weeks of searching, I finally found a Volvo 262C Bertone coupe.

This proved to be an excellent choice as the 262C was comfortable, could accommodate cast or crew luggage, had a luxurious interior, and the styling always seemed to turn heads, especially for those who love cars. explain. I remember picking up Bill Paxton from the airport while filming Tombstone and our conversation about cars started a lifelong friendship.

The 262C is Volvo’s first luxury coupe since the 1800 series cars of the 1960s and 1970s. It uses the new 240 series chassis but makes some changes. Interestingly, the main styling of the Bertone coupe is not Italian but Swedish, designed in-house at Volvo by Jan Wilsgaard. The basic chassis was then sent to Bertone in Italy for construction. Volvo did this because they didn’t have a production line that could facilitate the building of limited edition models.

Exterior styling changes to the 262C Bertone coupe included a chopped roof that was approximately 3 inches lower than the standard 240/260 series cars, giving the car a more dashing GT appearance. The interior of the Bertone coupe has also been upgraded, including central locking, power windows, air conditioning, cruise control, heated seats, fine wood trim and plush, almost Maserati-esque leather as standard equipment.

Our Daily Pick is one of these rare cars, a 1979 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe located in St. Louis, Missouri. The selling dealer describes the car as a classic beauty that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. It comes in the original metallic gold color, which is the same color I have. Like my car, this one didn’t have a vinyl top and I always thought it looked a little dated and a bit worn.

The dealer goes on to say that the tan leather interior adds to the luxurious feel and provides a comfortable and stylish ride. The interior looks very well preserved. I’m guessing it’s original since it’s a complex internal replica.

Under the hood, the Bertone coupe swapped its less-than-stellar inline-six engine for a more reliable Volvo Redblock 2.3-liter I4, mated to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Dealers say the combination delivers a smooth, responsive ride that makes every trip fun.

They also say that this Volvo is as much about performance as it is about looks and performance. It also comes with a host of features designed for your comfort and convenience. No matter what the weather outside the car is like, the air conditioning system ensures a comfortable environment inside the car. The car also boasts a host of power features, including power brakes, power steering and power windows, all designed to make your driving experience as stress-free as possible.

This 1979 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe combines classic design, performance and a host of features to provide an enjoyable and comfortable driving experience, the selling dealer said in closing the listing. This car is testament to Volvo’s reputation for producing high-quality, reliable vehicles.

I have to say I agree. In the car collecting world, it’s much harder to find a truly special car, especially one as rare as this one: only 6,622 were produced worldwide. Additionally, most of these Volvo 262C Bertone coupes have been abused over the years, so it’s hard to find a car this good. This example, which also sports a later, more advanced 2.3-liter Volvo engine, looks great and looks like a great option with an asking price of just $22,500. If you want a car that stands out and may be the only one of its kind at a global auto show, then this 1979 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe may be the car for you.

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