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»
Swedish Classic Cars
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»
Feb 24, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Bertone Rarity: 1981 Volvo 262C
I don’t know which I enjoy more: breathing in the majestic beauty of this Bertone-designed Volvo coupe, or reading about it in the seller’s very enthusiastic description. The Bertone coupe was one of the stranger attempts at courting luxury… more»
Feb 20, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Daily Driver: 1967 Volvo 122S
By 1967 the Volvo Amazon, or what was known in the U.S. as the 122S, looked old. Its styling was a 1950’s holdover dating to its 1956 introduction. But it is an iconic look that was replicated 660K+ times… more»
Feb 13, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Field Of Project Cars: 1940s To 1970s
Located near Bakersfield, California is a field of automobiles that the seller describes as a collection of project cars. Some are in better condition than others and some would likely best serve as donors for other projects. Twenty vehicles… more»
Feb 13, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Field Find: 1964 Volvo 1800S Coupe
Whenever I think of these cars, a British TV spy show from the 1960s comes to mind. Roger Moore tooled around in one of these beauties as Simon Templar in The Saint. The P1800S would enjoy a long run… more»
Feb 11, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Pair Of Barn Finds: MGB GT and Volvo PV544
We’ve had more than a few finds lately of vehicles in unusual locations, or large collections housed in leaky barns. It makes me realize (and glad) that we’re not anywhere near done finding old cars and trucks hidden away… more»
Feb 3, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Save This Custom Wagon! Saab 99 Turbo Combi
When it comes to one-offs, we often associate whatever wild automotive creation we’re staring at with some sort of factory-backed skunkworks. The reality, however, is many oddballs like this wagon-bodied Saab 99 Turbo were built by private individuals to… more»
Feb 1, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Stored Since ’94: $3,500 1974 Saab Sonnett III
For those of you who might think of Saab as a quirky little manufacturer of sedans, it’s important to remember that the company had a heritage quite different from any other manufacturer, save perhaps Bristol in the UK. Saab… more»
Jan 29, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Stored 26 Years: 1968 Saab 95
The Saab 95 has to have one of the most unique profiles of all time. Two-door wagons do anyway, but with that unique quarter panel treatment, the double side rear windows, and the mini-fins on the back, that’s just… more»
