Description
Volvo 850 GLT | 1994
Highlights:
– 2.0-litre inline-five engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Comprehensive maintenance history, with no outstanding work required
– ASI CRS (Certificato di Rilevanza Storica) issued, confirming its historical significance
– Mileage: 163,000 km
The seller offers for sale this 1994 Volvo 850 GLT, powered by a 2.0-litre inline-five engine, paired with a manual transmission. This saloon has been consistently maintained throughout its life, with the seller reporting no outstanding work required, and the car has been awarded the ASI Certificato di Rilevanza Storica, the Italian certification recognising vehicles of historical significance. The car shows 163,000 km on the odometer and presents in good condition throughout, with its black leather interior and dashboard trim displaying only the wear expected of a well-used, well-maintained example.
Equipped with power windows, a manual gearbox and the distinctive angular dashboard styling of its generation, the 850 combines everyday usability with the reassurance of a documented, continuous maintenance history and its Italian ASI historic recognition.
Introduced in 1991, the Volvo 850 marked a significant departure for the brand, being Volvo’s first front-wheel-drive saloon and the first to feature the now-famous transversely mounted inline-five engine, developed in a joint venture with Porsche engineering input. The GLT designation sat toward the upper end of the range, combining a firmer sports-tuned suspension with the model’s typically robust, safety-focused construction, at a time when the 850 was also making headlines in the British Touring Car Championship with its distinctive five-cylinder soundtrack.
On the road, the 850’s five-cylinder engine delivers a characterful, slightly off-beat exhaust note alongside genuinely strong mid-range pulling power, while the model’s boxy, upright cabin offers excellent visibility and Volvo’s traditionally generous interior space. Increasingly appreciated by enthusiasts for its combination of 1990s Swedish design, five-cylinder character and genuine everyday practicality, a well-documented, historically recognised example such as this one offers an accessible route into classic Volvo ownership.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
