This 1974 Volvo 142 (chassis 1426364400638) appears to be incredibly well-preserved, and the seller provides a nice walkaround video that shows the car running as good as it looks. Unfortunately very little additional information is provided, so we’re left to guess on pretty much everything including originality, maintenance history, accessory functionality and so on. Regardless, it’s easily one of the cooler old Bricks we’ve seen lately, thanks largely to a wild and very 70’s monochromatic orange color combination. Find it here on eBay with reserve not met. Special thanks to BaT reader Michael S. for this submission.

The ad does divulge that paint was recently polished, but that’s about it. This color does seem to be a factory offering however, and finish gleams from all angles. Likewise, brightwork, plastics, glass and black trim all show just as nicely, with essentially no signs of use in sight. The dark window tint won’t please everyone, but will help preserve the spectacular interior in permabrite SoCal.

Apart from the aftermarket CD head unit, everything inside appears to be stock, including the “looks like an early airbag but isn’t” steering wheel. The dash, carpets, door trim panels, seats and everything else show essentially as new. The seller briefly notes that the car is some sort of California Special Edition–maybe that explains the colors? Chances are at least the carpets have been changed out, but with 59k and change claimed miles, it wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibilities that they’ve simply been very well cared for, either.

Here’s the above-noted walkaround video. The six sentence ad does say that the car came from a museum, and that the interior was vacuumed prior to photography. The engine bay is said to remain uncleaned however, and it shows just the right amount of dirt and grime for a car of this mileage.

It can also be heard to idling nicely, with the Bosch Jetronic making its signature soft ticking sound and the exhaust purring quietly.