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1987 Volvo 240 (blue, classic)

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Make: Volvo
Model: 240
Year: 1987
Decade: 1980s
Colour: Blue
Types: Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1987 Volvo 240 in blue from the 1980s.

The 1987 Volvo 240 in blue is filed under Classic, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

Retail exteriors contain many date clues beyond traffic, so an eighties shot should be reviewed for signage as well as the cars closest to the lens. A locked-off eighties exterior still requires background attention, because passing present-day cars can enter a view that looked suitable when the location was first photographed. The exact point within the eighties matters when combining vehicles with wardrobe, and reference images can help keep the different departments working to the same date.

Possible roles in a production

Continuity photographs are useful when a classic is seen across several angles, particularly where doors, luggage and performers change position between takes. An older car waiting by a station can make a pickup legible through luggage and greetings, keeping the scene focused on the meeting itself. For a scene involving loaded belongings, the exact items should be rehearsed with the vehicle rather than assumed to fit from a photograph.

About this listing

Listed under Classic, this is a 1987 Volvo 240 in blue. You can find 5 Volvo 240s through the model selection. Dated entries for the model span 1987 to 1993. For a different colour, the model listings also show green and silver. 28 Volvo vehicles sit in the make selection, with 379 cars from the 1980s available through the decade link.

Questions about this car

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