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»
Swedish Classic Cars
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»
Dec 22, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Hot Rod Wagon: 1995 Volvo 850 T5-R
When it comes to hot wagons, the Volvo 850 T5-R basically broke the mold wide open back in 1995. Up until that point, the world hasn’t spent much time thinking about the prospects of a hot-rod wagon, especially here… more»
Dec 17, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Swedish Survivor: 1966 Volvo 122s
The Swedish-built Volvo 122s was quite popular worldwide and nearly 700,000 of them were sold across 15 years. This 1966 edition is a beautiful survivor that looks to have been well-cared for. The car is located in Tuscola, Illinois… more»
Dec 16, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Swedish Survivor: 1967 Volvo 122S
After nearly 40-years spent parked in a garage, this 1967 Volvo 122S has emerged into the light of day. It has been treated to a host of new parts and is now in a roadworthy state. Time has been… more»
Dec 14, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rebuilt Engine! 1969 Volvo 145S Wagon
We cover a lot of station wagons on Barn Finds but they are mostly of the Chevrolet or Ford persuasion. Today though, it’s a 1969 Volvo 145S, a car known for its longevity and design safety. This 258K mile… more»
Dec 12, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Worth Saving? 1968 Saab Sonett V4
The Saab Sonett II and Saab Sonett V4 are rare to see today in any condition, but is this 1968 Saab Sonett V4 too far gone to bring back to life again? The seller has it listed here on… more»
Nov 30, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Project Corn Popper: 1967 Saab 95 Wagon
The next owner of this 1967 Saab 95 will want to ask Santa for a welder if they don’t already have one, there’ll be a lot of rust repair to do on this seven-seater wagon. Luckily, it’s only fourteen… more»
Nov 29, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
60,000 Original Miles: 1989 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
The classic Saab 900 convertible came onto my radar in a big way a few months ago, as I sold my 1999 BMW M3 convertible in the hopes of finding a four-seater droptop that had a better trajectory for… more»
Nov 26, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
V8 Sleeper: 1998 Volvo V90 Wagon
“And I’m thinking to myself, what circumstance would Paul find himself in driving around in a Volvo station wagon where he feels like he’s gotta chew somebody’s ass?” That’s a direct quote from late-night host David Letterman, upon discussing… more»
Nov 21, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
High Tech Driver! Injected 1971 Volvo P1800E
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»
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»
