This 1973 Volvo 1800ES has been extensively refreshed by the seller, with recent work including both mechanical and cosmetic improvements that should make this collector-grade Volvo a well-sorted classic for the next owner. The Volvo is not perfect and… more»
Swedish Classic Cars
Jan 3, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
In The Family Since ’69: 1966 Volvo 1800S
The Volvo 1800 was a 2+2, front-engine, rear-drive touring car built in Europe during 1961-73. While most of the cars sold were coupes, a “shooting-brake” version was offered during its final model year. The mechanical components of the automobile… more»
Dec 15, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Restore or Part Out? Cheap 1964 Volvo 1800
Cars are worth buying for various reasons, and not all with the intention of returning them to the road. Sometimes they’re too far gone, but are still bargain parts gold mines. That’s likely the case for this 1964 Volvo… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare Early Saab: 1969 Saab Sonett V4
Saabs have always been sporty so for a sporty carmaker to make a sports car… well, you have to know that it’s doubly-sporty or somethin’. I’m not sure where I was going with that but the seller says that… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Beautiful California Survivor: 1966 Volvo P1800
UPDATE – This lovely Volvo sold back in August for $24,500. It’s back on the market, but it’s now in Waxahachie, Texas and is being offered here on eBay without a reserve. The seller states that they purchased the… more»
Nov 18, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Single-Owner 1970 Saab 96
Saabs aren’t the most common vehicles, especially ones from over 50 years ago, but we’ve seen a handful of 1960s and 1970s-era examples here recently. Another one has popped up for sale, this time a one-owner 1970 96… more»
Nov 14, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
38K-Mile Two-Stroke Triple: 1967 Saab 96
Bidders are hot for this 1967 Saab 96 triple, it’s a low-mileage original car that has had a recent restoration. That’s unfortunate in my world as I would much have rather seen it in original-original condition with the original… more»
Nov 13, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Stunning Swede: 1988 Saab 900 SPG
Even though Saab hasn’t really been making new cars for a decade (they’ve been bought and resold several times, restructured, and are essentially electric cars made in China, search online for Saab NEVS), in the 1980s and 1990s Saab… more»
Nov 10, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Bargain Swede: 1984 Saab 900 Turbo
This 1984 Saab 900 is a rare four-door with the turbocharged engine option, a powerplant typically reserved for the three-door hatchback. It’s hard to tell whether this photo is staged or if it just rolled out of storage, but… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Dealer Find: 26k Mile 1973 Volvo 1800ES
A teacher on Long Island bought a brand new Volvo in 1966 and loved it so much that he drove it 3.25 million miles before his death in 2018. The story of Irv Gordon is fascinating, and I highly… more»
Oct 25, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Black Plate Driver: 1962 Volvo PV544
It seems that this 1962 Volvo PV544 doesn’t spend its entire life hidden away in the garage. The owner says it comes out every week for a jaunt to a Cars & Coffee, suggesting that this classic is about… more»
Oct 16, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1992 Saab 900 S
There’s something reassuring about finding a classic car that its owner offers for sale with a complete service history. That is the case with this 1992 Saab 900 S, and its overall condition helps explain why it has already… more»
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One Family Owned: 1964 Volvo PV544
We’ve seen a few older classics in recent times here at Barn Finds that have been part of the same family since new. The trend continues with this 1964 Volvo PV544. The seller has listed it on behalf of… more»
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Stored Since ’75: 1972 Saab Sonett III
The second owner of this Saab Sonett III removed the car from the road in 1975 and it’s been sitting in their garage near Fairfield, California ever since! Apparently, it’s time to pass the car on to a new… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare And Beautiful: 1953 Volvo PV444
My guess is that this will go quickly. It’s a very rare 1953 Volvo 444, the first postwar model to arrive in the U.S., and it’s available here on craigslist in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota for a very reasonable $4,600.
Oct 12, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Sporty Swede: 1969 Saab Sonett V4
1970-74 Saab Sonett IIIs come up quite frequently here on Barn Finds; I’ve written about three of them myself. Its predecessor, the 1967-69 Sonett V4, is not quite as common, with only 1610 produced over that three-year period. After… more»
