After already having been in production since 1961, Volvo introduced the final variation based on its P1800 series in 1972, the 1800ES. The car was styled as a sporty wagon, and for the final year of production in 1973,… more»
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Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Solid California Find: 1967 Volvo 122S
Attention vintage Volvo shoppers! Great deal on aisle three! It’s a car I know well, the 1967 Volvo 122S in two-door form, with 83,000 miles, the twin-SU B18 motor and a four-speed manual. It’s here on Craigslist in the… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Pristine 80s Sedan: 1988 Volvo 240 GL
“No rust ever” is a big deal when buying a vintage car; finding one with no rust that’s also been looked after to the point that it still presents like an example with half the mileage listed is quite… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Needs Nothing! 1979 Volvo 244 DL
And now for something that is positively “unbarn findy”, a 1979 Volvo 244 DL. Yes, it may seem out of place to feature such a model on Barn Finds but we cover a bit of everything here and this… more»
Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Unfinished Driver: 1970 Volvo 1800E
Although Volvo built its reputation on producing cars with conservative styling and a focus on safety, it did cause more than a ripple with its P1800. This was its first foray into sports car production, and like many vehicles… more»
Dec 9, 2022 • Success Stories • 4 Comments
Success Story: 1983 Volvo 240 Auction
The other day, a very pleasant email popped up in our inbox! It was from reader Craig M aka pathwayrev, the winner of the 1983 Volvo 240 that recently came through as a BF Auction. He wanted to give… more»
Dec 3, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ford V4 Power! 1971 Saab Sonett III
Saab of Sweden was an innovative automobile manufacturer with a long history. They built their first car in 1945 and stuck around for nearly 70 years before running out of gas (i.e., money). One of their more interesting machines… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Motor Not Included: 1971 Volvo 1800E
The P1800 was a 2+2, front-engine, rear-drive sports car (marketed as a touring machine) built by Volvo Cars between 1961 and 1973. While its styling was influenced by Ghia, its mechanical bits were borrowed from the 122 Series (aka… more»
Nov 25, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Low Mile Amazon: 1967 Volvo 122s
Safety has always been the cornerstone of Volvo’s business model. For example, it was the first global auto manufacturer to have front seat belts as standard equipment in the 1950s. This thought process carried over to the 122s, which… more»
Nov 24, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Jensen Built: 1963 Volvo P1800
This gorgeous Volvo P1800 is a genuine barn find from the San Francisco Bay area, but it’s more than just a pretty face: this is one of the earliest production models, which was built by Jensen in England. While… more»
Nov 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Turbo Terrific: 1996 Volvo 850 R Estate
Although Volvo survived for decades on a reputation for producing safe but conservative vehicles, the company demonstrated the ability to create some potent models. One such vehicle was the 1996 850 R Estate. It took family motoring to a… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Even The Clock Works! 1969 Saab 96 Deluxe
It’s hard to believe that the Saab 96 was still being produced during the same era that the space shuttle was in production, and it went away just a year before the first shuttle flight in 1981. It seems… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Yard Find: 1965 Volvo P1800
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine told me about a honey hole he found in rural North Carolina with a property belonging to one individual absolutely strewn with desirable classics. Upon seeing this listing for a 1965… more»
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Italian Swede: 1989 Volvo 780 Bertone Coupe
Volvo is, or was, known for its sensible, four-door sedans and station wagons for college professors and others who wanted safe and practical vehicles. for those who are looking for something different from the brand, we give you this… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • Auctions • 48 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 Volvo 240 Wagon
If you are familiar with old Volvos, then you know that the brand used to be more associated with durability than luxury. Many of the high-mileage record holders are Volvos and if you couldn’t tell already, I love them!… more»
Oct 18, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Runs and Drives: 1971 Volvo 1800ES
The seller lists this Volvo 1800ES as a 1971 model, although the company technically only marketed the vehicle for the 1972 and 1973 model years. However, with production commencing in the autumn of 1971, it may show that year… more»
