One of the fun things about the Saab 96 is that it’s easy to customize one to your liking by mixing and matching parts from different years which are easily interchangeable. I’ve always had a thing for the 1969… more»
Swedish Classic Cars
May 27, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1 Of 500: 1983 Volvo 240 Turbo Evolution
This Volvo is quite a find! It is a homologation special for competition in Group A, Touring Car Racing in accordance with FISA (Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile) regulations. It is one of 500 but has a unique difference… more»
May 22, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Mellow Yellow: 1974 Saab Sonett III
It is impressive how many Saab Sonett IIIs still come up for sale considering their relatively low production volume when compared to the 96 sedans that they were based on. This 1974 Sonett III is available here on eBay… more»
May 16, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Assembly Required: 1963 Saab 96 Project
The 1960-64 “bullnose” Saab 96 is the car that cemented Saab’s reputation as a rally winner. Behind the wheel of a 96, legendary driver Erik Carlsson won the RAC Rally three years in a row in 1960, ‘61, and… more»
May 14, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rare Bertone: 1990 Volvo 780 Coupe
The Bertone-styled Volvo coupes occupy an odd spot in automotive history, as they have one of the most famous styling houses attached to their name but it remains a fairly cheap collectible. The Bertone brand certainly still has value… more»
May 13, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Garage Find: Volvo 1800 ES Wagon
The 1800 ES is one of the more collectible Volvos, along with the very hard-to-find fiberglass-bodied 1900 convertible (67 made before the plug was pulled) and the P210 Duett station wagon and panel van. These days, most of the… more»
May 12, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One-Family-Owned: 1974 Saab Sonett III
The Sonett III was the final iteration of Saab’s fiberglass sports car, and traces its roots back to the six Sonett I roadsters constructed between 1955 and 1957. Officially known as the 94, the original Sonett got its name… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Two For One: 1958 And 1959 Saab 93
It’s rarely good to see a vehicle sitting on a dirt floor for who knows how long, but overall these two Saabs, a 1958 and 1959 93, somehow look solid. They’re really interesting cars and they don’t come up… more»
May 1, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Restoration 90% Done: 1974 Saab Sonett III
I have an unusual minibike that I started to restore and then got too busy and it’s been sitting for almost four years now in a couple of big cardboard boxes, dozens of marked Ziploc bags, and is otherwise… more»
Apr 19, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Swedish 4 Stroke: 1971 Saab 96
Saab has always been known for quirky, out-of-the-ordinary cars and this 1971 96 is no exception! Located here on craigslist in Santa Barbara, California, this rust-free example of a unique Saab can be had for an asking price of… more»
Apr 12, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Upgraded Engine: 1970 Volvo 142S
If you’ve never driven a classic Volvo, then you’ve missed a bit of a rare treat. Below that slightly conservative sheet metal is a car that offers a rewarding driving experience. Cars like this 1970 Volvo 142S are still… more»
Apr 11, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Swedish Survivor: 1970 Volvo P1800S
The Volvo P1800 was a 2+2, touring car that was built by Volvo Cars between 1961-73. It was made famous on television as driven by Roger Moore in the spy-type show The Saint from 1962-69. As was common at… more»
Apr 6, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Pro Street Swede: Supercharged V8 1986 Saab 900
As I have shared on occasion, I purchased a rare 1991 Saab 900 Turbo SE convertible wearing Monte Carlo Yellow paint last year. It’s still being worked on and has plenty of cosmetic needs to sort out, but it… more»
Apr 1, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Cheap And Rare! 1975 Volvo 164E
Volvo has had a good foothold in the American market since the late 1950s, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t rare models. There were only 8,077 1800ES station wagon made, and the survivors are treasured collectibles now. The six-cylinder… more»
Mar 20, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Sport Wagon: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
This 1973 Volvo 1800ES resides in the sweet spot of being a car you can drive and enjoy as-is, or is a solid candidate for restoration thanks to its many years of residence in Texas that left it mostly… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Swedish Humvee? 1954 Volvo TP21 Sugga
OK, here’s an odd one, it’s a 1954 Volvo TP21 “Sugga” 4X4. You’ve never heard of it? Well, that makes two of us. That’s all the more reason to investigate and see what’s up with this unusual multi-purpose vehicle…. more»
