Rare bird: ’71 Volvo 142 Coupe
You don’t see many of these somewhat indestructible 142s in this kind of condition. particularly after it has already covered 178,000 miles. But we know from the intrepid traveler and mileage maker, Irv Gordon, this one shares DNA with one that has gone 3 million miles. It is just getting warmed up. 
The color combo is nice and yes, it can use some sprucing up. Same for the exterior where a little rust inside the trunk lid is poking in but nothing that can’t be stopped in its tracks. The dash is crack-free and we love the thermometer band speedo. Very 70s. We’ve seen many of these over the years converted into a very robust and successful rally or event car. Since this isn’t going on the lawn at Pebble any time soon why not use this as a blank canvas for some serious running machine. Use your imagination. Call IPD and scour the internet for inspiration. Slam it, black steelies, driving lights galore. Okay maybe not slam it. Click here for the eBay auction. If you want it, consider asking for a Buy It Now price to end it early. 
Volvo have never ever build a 142 coupe. I can promise you. But you could look at ( Bo Zolland design) data animated volvo 142 coupe.
Of course, you are correct. They made a Coupe a bunch of years later by Bertone.
I remember that era of Volvo’s very well. My 1st ”real” roadworthy car was a 1969 144 S with a 4 SPD Overdrive tranny in it. Volvo had an accessory catalog that had performance goodies for these cars. I ordered a ‘California Grill’ as it was termed in the catalog. It was the same as the stock 69 grill except that it had two cut outs for either road or fog lights. I was told by the sales rep at Martin Volvo in the Bronx that I was the only one on the east coast with that grill. I certainly have never seen one of the grills since. That was in 1976- 1977 . Wish I had pictures handy of that car. Anyway, this car brings back very good memories……Thanks Mint for including it this morning…..Always enjoy your selection of cars while sipping my morning coffee…..