Enthusiasts feeling demoted from “Driver” to “Destination Selector” by new car technology might consider this dark green pill as the ultimate antidote. The 1971 Volvo P1800E in Canterbury, Connecticut comes with some uncommonly modern technology for its day, including… more»
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Nov 21, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Fuel-Injected Find: 1971 Volvo 1800E
OK, I’ll admit it, I have never been a Volvo fan. I know of their safety and durability attributes but they always left me as odd cars that only appealed to a certain demographic. Granted, the last few years… more»
Nov 15, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Paradise Fire Survivor: 1957 Volvo PV445 Duett
The Camp Fire that ripped through Paradise, California, was devastating for numerous reasons. The toll on life, property, and wildlife was extensive, but cars like this 1957 Volvo PV445 Duett provide a mild silver lining to what is otherwise… more»
Oct 26, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Bulletproof Driver: Low-Mile 1991 Volvo 240
The Volvo 240 sedan is perhaps one of the most recognized models of the 1980s, known for both its impressive reliability and its warm embrace of being shaped like a brick. Today, they remain affordable entry points to classic… more»
Oct 24, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Scarab Green Survivor: 1994 Saab 900 S
It’s no accident that this Saab 900 convertible popped up in my feed of recommended finds courtesy of eBay; up until a few days ago, I had been hunting for one of these iconic convertibles. If you haven’t noticed,… more»
Oct 23, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rust Free Corn Popper: 1963 Saab 95
You may not think that it’s possible, but this 1963 Saab 95 wagon is a seven-seater. I kid you not. It won’t hold seven Shaqs or seven Larry Birds or even seven of me – God forbid there would… more»
Oct 20, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Jensen Built: 1961 Volvo P1800
Necessity is the mother of invention. When the P1800 was under development, Volvo’s original intention was for the cars to be built by Karmann. However, clashing contracts with Volkswagen left that company unwilling to take on the project. Eventually,… more»
Oct 12, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Around? 1972 Saab 96
In 1960, Saab Automobile AB began making the Saab 96 and – by the time the last one rolled off the assembly line 1980 – more than one-half million copies were cranked out. They weren’t commonplace in the U.S…. more»
Sep 29, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Sporty And Stylish: 1971 Saab Sonett III
Certain auto brands conjure different images. Saab, in particular, is one that recalls small rounded, quirky two-cycle, compact cars or more mature 900, 9-3 and 9-5 sedans, coupes and convertibles. Unfortunately, today Saab doesn’t conjure much of any thought… more»
Sep 21, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
60k Mile 1989 Saab 900 Turbo Cabriolet
When any auto manufacturer collapses, it is a sad day. When Saab finally collapsed, many people mourned this loss. This was an innovative company that produced more than its share of exciting vehicles. The 900 Turbo Cabriolet was a… more»
Sep 20, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Mechanic’s Personal Car: 1978 Saab 99 Turbo
As someone who is currently on the hunt for a vintage Saab, I’ve come to realize that Saab owners are a passionate bunch. Despite the fact that the company has effectively been dissolved and parts supply is been greatly… more»
Sep 15, 2020 • For Sale • 3 Comments
51k Mile Survivor: 1967 Volvo 1800S
It is incredibly nostalgic for me to see this car because I owned its duplicate for something like 20 years. The only difference was the color—mine was that interesting refrigerator white that Volvo had. This one is a California-white… more»
Sep 14, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Bought New in Sweden: 1969 Volvo 164
To me, one of the coolest aspects of a car’s history is if it was purchased new in its home market and brought home at a later date. I know not everyone finds this as fascinating as I do,… more»
Sep 11, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Edition! 1965 Saab Monte Carlo 850
Most car people are familiar with a Saab 96. At one-time, they seemed ever-present, owing to their twenty-one year run between 1960 and 1980. But did you know that there was a “Sport” version of the diminutive Saab, known… more»
Sep 6, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Backyard Burial: 1984 Saab 900 Turbo
The seller of this 1984 Saab 900 Turbo claims he is surprised by the amount of interest in a car that he supposedly parked in perfect, running condition in his backyard and then decided to leave to the elements….indefinitely…. more»
Sep 3, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1989 Saab 900 Turbo 5-Speed Convertible
I apologize if the reference is too obscure, as Lost in America was a well-received movie, but I don’t believe an overly-popular one – every time I see a Saab 900 I can’t help but picture Albert Brooks’ character,… more»
