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more about #244 more comments → MushyHeirloom: Pulled one of the V8 emblems off a technically-correct Explorer/Mountaineer too, I see. I'm just jealous, you see, because my 244 is completely, total... more » Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp: Amazing. The car is so much more scary with the front end damage. more » Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing: Wow, what a kinky gathering...! And with accessories to match, no less. You should set up a booth at the next Folsom Street Fair and recruit a cheer... more » Bumblebee: Am I alone in thinking coverage of this team and their car at LeMons is far and away the most interesting content on this site? more » PatFromGundo: There is, however, a deep secret that dare not speak its name. Late at night, locked in the paddock, when no one is around, the skulls sing ABBA. more » Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.: Good luck Team Black Metal V8olvo. I've got a hunch the other teams will give you wide berth out of fear and superstition. Pity about the reliabilit... more » Novaload: Jeez, what's with the MoPar triplets in the background? How many did Adrian bring? I think you guys have the best theme locked up. "Your Metal is Weak... more » DoctorNine: The jalop Evil Genius must prevail. more » LTDScott: I gotta say, your car was pretty obnoxious sounding blasting the music around the pits. Well done ;) more » vwminispeedster, pronounded Si-trow-in: vwminispeedster is heading to LeMons!! BLACKMETALV8OLVO AND THE ISLAND THAT RUST FORGOT FTW!!! more » -
#24hoursoflemons
Talking Skulls, Thor's Hammer Medallions Bring Grim Scandinavian Despair To Thunderhill
The last time the Black Metal V8olvo raced, it was black and blue... and evil. It's still evil, but- like a bleak Swedish winter of death- it's all in white now.
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#downonthestreet
1977 Volvo 244DL
I had meant to put more Volvo 240s in this series, since the island is full of good examples (and, besides, I'm racing one next month). But somehow a few months have gone by since the last one, so here's a somewhat earlier example I found parked near the '82 Mercedes-Benz 380SL. And yes, I noticed that '79 Civic across the street while I was shooting this Volvo; don't worry, Honda fans, I shot it while I was there. More »
