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Check out an extreme dragster based on a 30-year-old Volvo 780

This Volvo coupe is three decades old and looks perfect on the drag strip. You can try buying it for just above $4,000 USD, although there are still a few days before the auction closes.

The seller does not mention when the coupe was modded or how long it was used for drag racing. The latest owner bought it three years ago, and claims he had never raced it once.

Racing-friendly modifications include tubular sub-frames at both ends, a brake chute and a new 8.55-liter Chevy V8 coming to replace the stock V6. A dual-range Powerglide transmission controls the launch.

The interior is stripped bare and features an NHRA-approved roll cage inside. The chassis is certified with the latest inspection performed three years ago. For example, the safety harnesses on board are considered usable until 2023.