Swedish Classic Cars

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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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

Quirky Wagon! 1970 Saab 95

Saab’s history is saturated with quirky facts, many well-known by owners. For instance, this wagon – though equipped with Ford’s Taunus V4 – retains Saab’s free-wheeling feature, an artifact of the days when these cars were powered by a… more»

27K Original Miles: 1973 Volvo 1800ES

Many car enthusiasts love wagons, but their stubborn preference for two doors keeps them from wholly embracing the long roof design. In the case of the Volvo 1800ES, you can sort of have your cake and it eat, too,… more»

Promising Project: 1967 Volvo 1800S

Volvo developed a reputation for producing cars with bulletproof mechanical components and conservative styling. However, that changed dramatically in 1961 when it released the P1800. The vehicle underwent a series of evolutionary and slight name changes, with this 1800S… more»

Original Paint: No Reserve 1966 Volvo PV544

Volvo’s PV544 remains a surprise packet. An effective rally weapon upon its release, the PV544 still enjoys a strong reputation in domestic competition nearly six decades after the last examples left the factory. This 1966 model is a survivor… more»

99% Original: 1959 Volvo PV544

My marriage is such that my lovely bride keeps a spreadsheet of my auto brochures so she doesn’t buy me something I already have when holidays come around. Yes, some of the best gifts are the surprise brochures she… more»

BF Auction: 1998 Volvo S90

As long-time Volvo fans, this 1998 Volvo S90 is rather intriguing. In our opinion, the last of the rear-wheel drive Volvos are some of the best cars the brand has ever built. They were durable, ergonomic, and uniquely Swedish…. more»

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