In Europe, they’re called “Estates”. In the U.S., they’re called “Station Wagons”. No matter what you call them, when folks start talking Volvo 240’s, the vision of a wagon is usually what comes to mind. The younger owners expressing an interest in these older 240’s are generally looking for wagons, of which 1/3 of all 240’s manufactured were wagons (or “estates”, depending on where you’re from).
The “Boo-Boo” wagon, as we affectionately call it, is a 1989 Volvo 240 wagon and was purchased out of Richmond, Virginia from an owner with too many classic cars, and not enough room. A deal was struck, and the owner actually drove the car to the Tidewater area to deliver it (he had relatives in the area he wanted to see, so he made the journey profitable, and saved me a trip and/or shipping).
Why the name “Boo-Boo Wagon”? It’s really a boring story. Suffice it to say we call our dogs “Boo-Boo Heads”. This is the most logical vehicle to be toting them around in, so it ended up being called the “Boo-Boo Wagon”.
The car is outfitted with a few amenities that make driving more comfortable. Working A/C (converted to R134), a new stereo system with 4 speakers (car originally came with 2 speakers, we added 2 to the back doors). Heated seats. Rear window wiper/washer (yes, it works). We recently had the tailgate harness done, which ensures all lights and other rear items work. Original harness was toast!
With 3 Volvo 240’s, each one sees a drive each week to keep it running well, and each gets the necessary repairs and maintenance to keep it reliable, running well, and enjoyable to drive.
