Volvo 142 Race Car- 1972

Here is an unassuming-looking Volvo 142 that has been modified for racing, and is raced by Jeff Lane.  SCCA created the “Improved Touring (IT) class” race cars in the late 1980s.

 

This class is meant to be an entry-level racing class – the cars have to be at least five

years old, and only limited modifications are permitted.  The Volvo 142 is classed in “ITB.”  Bob Griffith, a Pennsylvania race car builder, created a “kit” to transform a street car into

a race car.  Bob’s cars were referred to as “Volvos from Hell.”  Most of the cars looked like H_ _ _, sounded like H_ _ _, and went like H_ _ _.  The fun factor in this type of racing is unmatched considering the relatively low cost.

 

Specifications:

Manufacturer:  AB Volvo

Country of Origin:  Sweden

Drivetrain Configuration:  Front engine, rear wheel drive

Engine:  4 cylinder, water cooled, 140 hp

Transmission:  4 speed manual

Top Speed:  105 mph

Years of Production:  1967-74

Number Produced:  520

Original Cost:  $3,020