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Rare 2013 Volvo C30 Polestar Limited Edition goes to auction with no reserve
A numbered 2013 Volvo C30 T5 Polestar Limited Edition, one of 250 built, is offered without a reserve, with recent mechanical work and a reported rod knock.
By Edward Beaumont · 2 min read
A numbered 2013 Volvo C30 T5 Polestar Limited Edition is heading to auction with no reserve, meaning it will sell to the highest bidder regardless of price. The car is unit 34 of 250 Polestar Limited Editions, and the seller is offering it with a clean title and a history report free of reported accidents or damage. It was originally priced at $37,495.
The car was first delivered to a buyer in Connecticut, and was later registered in Georgia, where the seller acquired it in 2025. The Carfax history is clean, and the Georgia title is in the seller's name. The sale includes the original window sticker and manufacturer literature, which add documentary weight for collectors interested in the model's provenance.
Under the bonnet is a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five producing a factory 250 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. The power is sent to the front wheels through a five-speed automatic. The seller has carried out a considerable amount of recent work, including replacing the timing belt, water pump and air-conditioning compressor in 2025. Control arms, sway bar links, tie rods and struts were also replaced that year, while the front and rear pads and rotors were renewed in 2022.
The listing does have a significant caveat. A rod knock developed during the seller's ownership and can be heard in the accompanying video. The extent of any engine damage has not yet been confirmed, so prospective bidders will be taking on that uncertainty. The odometer reads 134,000 miles, with roughly 9,000 added by the current owner.
Cosmetically, the car wears Rebel Blue paint and sits over an Offblack and Calcite interior. It has the R-Design body kit, though there are scrapes on the underside of the front bumper. The car rides on 17-inch Styx wheels fitted with 205/50 Goodyear tyres, installed in April 2025. An aftermarket touchscreen with Android Auto has been added, and the seller has removed a worn centre armrest.
Source: bringatrailer.com
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