On the outside, it looks like any other quirky little Saab 96. It is what is on the inside that could mean so much, both good and bad, to car collectors everywhere. This 1969 Saab 96 being sold on… more»
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Oct 16, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Justified Cult Following: 1966 Volvo PV544 Sport
Some vehicles just develop a cult following. While some folks tend to gravitate to cars such as Mustangs, Camaros, and Corvettes for their performance image, other enthusiasts build their love on such virtues as durability, handling, and reliability. Take… more»
Oct 10, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Own the Last SAAB Ever Built!
“Owning a Saab is like joining a cult,” my Swedish friend Martin told me when I impressed him with my selection of a used 2006 Saab 9-5 some years ago. “You don’t make jokes about someone’s Saab,” he added…. more»
Oct 9, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Low Mile ‘Vo: 1985 Volvo 240 GL Wagon
Volvo’s 200 Series is a simple vehicle, yet it is very beloved among enthusiasts. Although the company sold 2.8 million units worldwide, finding a pristine and low-mile example is somewhat of a challenge. However, this 1985 Volvo 240 GL… more»
Oct 7, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Jensen Build Survivor: 1962 Volvo P1800
This 1962 Volvo P1800 is an impressively straight barn find, a quality you don’t always find with cars that have been stored for extended periods of time. Despite the coating of dust indicating an extended hiatus from the road,… more»
Oct 7, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Running Survivor: 1961 Volvo PV544
Safety equipment has come a long way since this 1961 Volvo 544 was built. To think, at the time, having lap belts was a big deal! Well, what you give up for safety features in this Volvo, you make… more»
Oct 3, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Recently Discovered 1967 Volvo 1800S!
Ah, Volvo! That bastion of sensible, reliable, safe cars from Sweden. Until recently, you knew a Volvo when you saw one. That wasn’t the case, however, the first time that I saw a 1800S many years ago and was… more»
Sep 26, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Tough as Nails: 1959 Volvo PV544
Volvo has a history of producing cars that can survive the sorts of torture that would see lesser cars waving the white flag of surrender. There is no better example of this philosophy than that which is found in… more»
Sep 25, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Daily Driver Longroof: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
This pretty 1972 Volvo 1800ES isn’t perfect, but it’s solid enough that the seller feels you could use it as-is, or as an excellent basis for restoration. These half-wagon, half-hatch Volvos are stuck in an interesting spot value-wise, as… more»
Sep 25, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Cheap Project: 1970 SAAB 95 Wagon For $1,500
This 1970 Saab 95 wagon is a project car that poses a far-too-common conundrum of parting out or restoring. The Saab is a complete car that runs and drives and whose sole mechanical fault it said to be a… more»
Sep 25, 2019 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rare SPG: 1990 Saab 900 Turbo
This 1990 Saab 900 Turbo is a rare SPG model, which offered increased performance and other tweaks over the standard 900 Turbo. These are rare cars, with limited numbers made and very few survivors left. This car sold on… more»
Sep 15, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Dirt Cheap: 1972 Saab 99
If I lived closer to this 1972 Saab 99, I would be all over it. This represents a cheap and interesting project car that could stand out with a bit of work. Returning it to its former glory is… more»
Sep 13, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Solid Swedish Tourer: 1971 Volvo P1800E
When the original P1800 first appeared, it was like a breath of fresh air from Volvo. Long the maker of conservatively styled cars, the P1800 was a car with bold and distinctive styling. During its 14-years in production, the… more»
Sep 10, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cross Country Driver: 1967 Volvo 122 S
This 1967 Volvo 122 S belongs to a friend of the seller, who used the car in the summer of 1978 to go on a cross-country road trip at the ripe age of 17. The story goes that the… more»
Aug 29, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original Owner Survivor: 1967 Volvo Amazon 122S
While Volvo is mostly known for vehicles with boxy design, the esteemed Amazon model borrowed styling cues from vehicles manufactured in the United States during the early 1950s. Barn Finds reader Ikey Heyman found this 1967 Volvo Amazon 122S… more»
Aug 17, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Low Mileage Turbo: 1988 Saab 900 SPG
This 1988 Saab 900 is a rare SPG model, short form for Special Performance Group. This was the Motorsports group of BMW or Special Vehicles Team from Ford – but in a distinctly Swedish package. The 900 SPG blended… more»
