Volvo C70 T5 This stunning example of Volvo’s top of the range sports car costing around $80,000 when new, has been taken care of well by us and previous owners as demonstrated by the tremendous condition she presents in. Arguably the best colour from the vast colour options available, Barent Blue, sparkles like the day she rolled out of the factory. Leather seats in the creamy bone coloured leather have kept very well, especially for a car that is enjoyed in the sun with its roof down. This one got the Dynaudio Premium sound system with 910 watts of combined power from its 14 speakers, including dual 8inch woofers and 4 x 40 watt amplifier, which sounds fabulous even with roof down at 100kms on the freeway. A common misconception is that summer is the best roof down driving weather but it can sometimes be too hot in QLD, so having the roof work exactly as it should and pop up with the press of a button is heaven, especially with the air blowing icy cold. A metal roof with large rear window glass rather than other makes’ rag tops convertibles, is also better insulated and more secure than a fabric convertible roof. I’d say the best time of year for open top driving in QLD is starting from now. Having heated seats is very cosy on a fresh sunny winter day with the roof down. The factory 18-inch “Mirzam” alloy wheels present well with no significant gutter rash evident. Engine has recently had timing belt and water pump, so better than a lower km car which hasn’t or higher km car that is going to need it again. This is the perfect super low klm for age, well below average klms, excellently maintained and fastidiously loved Volvo Sports car, with all the safety and refinement you expect from Volvo’s flagship C70 from its era. She’s super fuel efficient and highly responsive from the T5 2.5 litre low pressure turbo power plant. The cars proportions and upward sweep to a wave-shaped sill line, gives the car a powerful profile. Designed in close cooperation with Pininfarina of Italy and with Volvo’s own quality clean uncluttered Scandinavian interior surfaces, the result is still refreshingly modern today. Just recently serviced, she’s ready for 4 adults to sit in comfortably, drive and enjoy for many years to come, as either a classy timeless coupe or a fashionable and fun convertible.
