Indeed the 2000 R model is special and comes with many special things …

On the Volvo parts diagrams there is often a little box labeled SW for Scottish Swearwords

Maybe Holland’s junkyard in Billerica ( that’s pronounced bill-RICk-a ) if you aren’t from the Bay State, readers

Be really careful ...

Check on IPD USA website. It is the only one that lists the engine correctly. If yours is the same as mine it is a B5244T2. Label on the timing belt cover is hopefully still there to confirm. Otherwise you have to look up how to read the stamped numbers on the back of the engine near the water ...

What’s the yard up north called? I’ll have to check it out. I’ve looked already and it’s going to need a rear swap bar it’s got some rust!

Overall the car seems to be in suspiciously good shape. I do plan on keeping it for a while. Car is mostly rust free and the body is in good condition.

Going ...

New project car I got in a trade. So far looks pretty clean, little rust that I’ve seen crawling around the car so far.
Needs some TLC and some small repairs but so far so good!