[allczns]

hi all, not sure where to post this but will try here...
stumbled across a 1984 240 diesel sedan, manual trans. The owner says it came from Florida and has absolutely no rust, barn stored for the last several years, never winter driven. Runs but says it has excessive blowby and engine needs to be rebuilt(200,000 km). Asking $1500 Canadian (roughly the same in USD).
Busy here on the farm so I can't see it for probably two weeks.
This is not my favorite body style...didn't Volvo have any stylists on staff???
I've bought and sold several Ford trucks but I'm brand new to Volvo's so what are the points to look out for? For example, any secret places to look for body rot? And what about the engine? Rebuildable? Parts available? Affordable?
Any comments on the asking price? Seems rich to me considering the potential sour engine.
thanks,