VIN

YV1HA6921JD005896 (see owner timeline)

Specifications

Car make, type
Volvo 780
Car Chassisnr
005896
Market
America
Model year
1988
Engine type
B280F (V6)
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission type
AW71 (Automatic)
Bodynr
Exterior color
407 Blue Pearl Metallic
Interior color
2930 Blue/Black


Initial delivery information

Delivery country
USA
Delivery dealership
Unknown
First registration date
Delivery remarks


Owner

Owner Profile: 780Truck

License plate
3FFH593
Licensed in country
United States, California
Nickname
Ownership start
September 25, 2004
Odometer start
238100 Miles
Ownership end
Odometer end
Usage
Storage
Car webpage


Modifications

Undergoing a resto-mod using Volvo sourced drivetrain.
Installed Engine: B5234FT (From a California 1994 850 Turbo)
Installed Gearbox: M90L2 (From a Swedish 1998 S90)
Installed IRS: Mark II IRS (From a 1998 S90 with Nivomats)


My story with this car

Purchased the car in 2004 for $400 with a blown head gasket. I replaced the original engine with a B280F from a 1990 760 and drove the car for a number of years. However, in 2019 I embarked on a resto-mod project to give it an improved drivetrain using select items from the Volvo RWD parts bin