A few blocks away from my house, there’s a church that often has a really nice ’90s Volvo sedan parked in the lot, and it makes me think that we don’t see enough Volvos on the road these days…. more»
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Incredible Condition: 1986 Saab 900 Turbo SPG
This 1986 Saab 900 SPG is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in West Springfield, Massachusetts, with a price of $18,500 or best offer. That’s near the top of 900 valuation, but SPGs this nice command that kind of money. This… more»
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Starter Classic: 1968 Saab 96 V4
Saab’s 96 arrived in 1960 as a two-stroke passenger car with a bullnose grille not much different than its older sibling, the 93. But in 1965, the 96 began a metamorphosis, with its engine bay lengthened and its radiator… more»
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Low-Rust Four-Stroke: 1968 Saab 96
I think that almost every country with a major stake in the auto industry has their equivalent of the timeless Volkswagen Beetle (okay, purists…Type 1), a car that is small, practical, and well-known to everyone who lives in that… more»
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Quirky Classic: Saab 96 V4 Project
Offered here on craigslist in North Bend, Washington, this Saab 96 V4 comes with a clear title and a seller open to offers. A quirky classic with rallying roots, the 96 V4 was introduced in 1967 and quickly became… more»
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Two Cars in One: 1967 Volvo Duett P210
In the genus “wagon”, few models are as distinctive as Volvo’s Duett. Looking like a cross between an early Suburban and a 1948 Ford, yet different from each, the Duett was conceived after the introduction of the PV444 sedan…. more»
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5-Speed Swapped 1985 Volvo 245 Wagon
This 1985 Volvo 245 DL wagon, for sale on Craigslist in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is listed at $17,500, which is a bit of a shocker when other bread-and-butter DLs can be had for $2,000 or less. Ah, but this is… more»
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Former Show Car! 1994 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Saab’s 900 was a long-lived model that – like many cars – benefited from the factory’s learning curve. This car was born near the end of the car’s 1978-1998 production run, and it’s available here on craigslist for $18,500…. more»
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Form Follows Function: 1969 Saab 96 V4
The saying, “Form follows function”, or “Form before function”, is often credited to architect Louis Sullivan, who was considered one of the Holy Trinity of American architects, along with Frank Lloyd Wright and Henry Hobson Richardson. Architects would have… more»
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One-Owner Barn Find: 1984 Volvo 242 Turbo
Barn finds are so tantalizing, aren’t they? They could make absolutely no sense, but being the one to bring a car back to life is sorely tempting for most of us. This 1984 Volvo 242 Turbo coupe is a… more»
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No Reserve: 1962 Volvo PV544
We’ve seen a recent influx of Volvos crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1962 PV544 is a real beauty. It runs and drives, is free from visible rust, and features a tastefully retrimmed interior. The buyer could… more»
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Rare Jensen Version: No Reserve 1963 Volvo P1800
We’ve recently seen a few examples of Volvo’s P1800/1800S/1800ES crossing our desks at Barn Finds, with some offering more promise than others. What sets this 1963 model apart is that it is one of the last produced by Jensen… more»
Parked in 1993: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Volvo established its reputation by producing vehicles with robust mechanical components and a strong focus on safety. However, the company let its hair down in 1961 when it released the sporty P1800. Several updates later, the 1800ES hit the… more»
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EMS Performance Edition: 1973 Saab 99
Here’s one that doesn’t grace Barn Finds’ webpages very often, if ever, a 1973 Saab 99. But wait, there’s more as this mobile citizen of Elyria, Ohio, is a hopped-up EMS (Electronic fuel injection Manual transmission Special) edition. Said… more»
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Bertone Design: 1980 Volvo 262C
Among the weirder car creations of the last few decades, there is the Volvo 262C Bertone. When you take a company like Volvo that has built a certain kind of car – in their case, a safety-minded vehicle with… more»
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Worth Restoring? 1973 Volvo 1800 ES
Here’s a challenging prospect with rust, an engine that won’t start, and an bedraggled interior, looking for its “forever home”. Whether that’s with a restorer who keeps it intact, or with a junkyard where it’s piecemealed out is an… more»
