This 1971 Volvo 142 was professionally prepped for rally duty around two years ago, and the seller claims just 500km use since. It looks like a very tidy build, and sale includes a current FIA passport. Power comes from a dual twin-choke carb-fed B20 reportedly making 150 HP, and based on what look like pretty fresh cosmetics we’re guessing it hasn’t been seen much stage work since completion. Find it here at Autosalon Isartal in Munich, Germany for 19,900 euros (-$22,400 USD today).

Squared-off bodywork looks good for a 45+ year old brick, and bright white paint shows a nice gloss from all angles. Despite the blacked-out hood, Cibies, and a few other details the car retains an appealing close-to-stock look, including what looks like glass windows and full trim.

The interior hasn’t been fully stripped, retaining much of its factory equipment. The rear bench is gone, while the fronts have been replaced with Sparco racing buckets and three-point harnesses. A full roll cage should be up to current FIA spec, and a set of auxiliary instruments now reside in what looks like a carbon insert on the passenger side of the dashboard. Note the full factory door trim panels and long, windy OEM shifter.

Volvo’s long-running B20 is found underhood, and though there isn’t much info regarding build details, the biggest obvious addition is the fitment of twin open-throat side-draft carbs. The ad states that the motor is now good for 150 HP, a good jump up from the stock ~100. We’d want to get some filters fitted to those stacks before setting out on a gravel stage, but otherwise everything looks right here.

The undercarriage shows more evidence of use than the shiny side, but still looks reasonably fresh. Bilstein shocks are noted in the ad, as well as a “sports exhaust system.” A skid plate might be a good idea.

Well-setup 140-series Volvos are often said to be some of the most well-balanced and entertaining cars to toss around a stage, and this one looks like it could be an excellent starter rally car.