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C5-Swapped 1990 Volvo 740 GLE Wagon “Volvette” Track Car

Sold at Bring a Trailer on June 24, 2025.

$16,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1990
Make and model
Volvo 740, 760, 940 and 960
Generation
740, 760, 940 and 960 (1983 to 1998)
VIN
YV1FA8951L2290983
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 32 comparable sales, 25% over its top.

Middle half of sales$5,975 to $12,763
Median$9,000
Sales behind it32Likely

From 32 sales of the Volvo 740, 760, 940 and 960 (1983 to 1998) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $5,975 and $12,763.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1990 Volvo 740 Turbo 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 2, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 2, 2026$6,000
1990 Volvo 740 Turbo WagonBring a Trailer, Nov. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 4, 2025$9,400
1990 Volvo 740 GLCars & Bids, May 9, 2025Cars & BidsMay 9, 2025$5,000
Single-Family-Owned 1990 Volvo 740 GL SedanBring a Trailer, March 5, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 5, 2025$4,500
24-Years-Owned 1990 Volvo 780 Bertone TurboBring a Trailer, Nov. 11, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 11, 2024$12,800
1989 Volvo 780 BertoneBring a Trailer, July 23, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2026$9,000
1989 Volvo 740 GL SedanBring a Trailer, March 27, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 27, 2025$5,850
1989 Volvo 780 Bertone TurboBring a Trailer, Dec. 3, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 3, 2024$6,600