Volvo, that Swedish builder of sober, reliable transportation dabbled in sporting cars as well with their Sport P1900 and later the P1800 coupe. An example of a rare, British-built Volvo P1800 is for sale here on Hemmings Motor News in… more»
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Aug 21, 2018 • Events • 7 Comments
Barn Finds At Lucky Auctions’ Fall Classic!
Where has the summer gone? Fall is almost here and while that’s a bit of a bummer, at least it means cool evenings for cruising around in a classic! It also means it’s time for Lucky Auctions annual Fall… more»
Aug 11, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Stretch Swede: 1988 Volvo 740 GLE Limo
While we’re accustomed to seeing Lincoln Town Cars or Navigators converted to stretch configurations, saloons like a bread-and-butter Volvo 740 served as platforms for limos overseas. This example is a 1988 model is largely complete condition, parked after failing… more»
Aug 6, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
A “Swede” Little Car: 1965 Volvo 122S Amazon
I don’t know where the Volvo fits within American folklore, but here in Australia Volvo drivers tends to be the butt of quite a few jokes. The basic gist of these revolves around the theory that Volvo owners don’t… more»
Jul 21, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Pre-Brick Project: 1963 Volvo P120 Duett
If you grew up with Volvos, you’ll remember their aversion to curves in the bodywork, especially those cars from 1970 through the early 2000s. The straight lines and square corners earned them both the “Brick” nickname and a loyal… more»
Jul 14, 2018 • Classifieds • 25 Comments
Reader Ad: Black Plate 1967 Volvo 122S
What Makes It Special? This is a black plate California car, and its a rare & desirable 2 door with the 4 speed manual transmission. It has many performance upgrades including a larger B20 engine with dual carbs, tuned… more»
Jul 11, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
This Is No Saab Story: 1967 Saab 95
While its first ancestor was the Saab 93 sedan, the 95 owes its legacy and good looks to the Saab 96. A two-door wagon that holds seven people is quite a feat, yet the 95 can do it in… more»
Jun 29, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Quirky And Fun Project: 1971 Saab Sonett III
It’s still hard to believe that Saab is gone, or at least the Saab that a lot of us knew and loved. Other companies made quirky and fun cars but it doesn’t get much more quirky and fun than… more»
Jun 27, 2018 • Exclusives • 12 Comments
Exclusive: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero
We wouldn’t normally feature a car this new that isn’t a special edition low mileage survivor, but I’ve always been fascinated by these Saab 9-2xs so I thought it would be fun to take a closer look. By the 2000s,… more»
Jun 27, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Preserved Two Stroke: 1967 Saab 96
It’s a shame to think a company like Saab is effectively dead and buried (don’t start with their Chinese reincarnation, it ain’t ever going to be the same), especially when you can see the ingenuity that was baked into… more»
Jun 1, 2018 • For Sale • 32 Comments
La Jolla Time Capsule: 1978 Volvo 244
Volvos are workhorses, typically used for the bump and grind of daily life. They’re purchased for this reputation of durability, and as such, many of them are fairly tired (but rarely worn out) by the time they reach 30… more»
May 25, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Sleeper Alert! LS-Powered 1977 Volvo 242
Many car owners across the globe endorse cosmetic “improvements” that make their vehicles look faster than stock, even when they are not. Sometimes these upgrades, such as giant rear wings, actually make the vehicle slower, but nevertheless they persist…. more»
May 10, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Post-Corn Popper Powered: 1970 Saab 96
There aren’t many cars that have a 20-year run like the Saab 96 did. This example is a 1970 Saab 96 right in the middle of the run and it’s a “Good daily driver” according to the seller. This… more»
May 7, 2018 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Carport Find: 1968 Volvo 1800S
Many Volvos models look like smaller versions of American cars. For example, the PV544 looks like a prewar Ford and the 120 Series Volvos look like Chryslers from the early 1950s. Then there is the P1800S model that looks like an… more»
May 6, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
$750 Third Gen: 1974 Saab Sonnet III
While described as having some rust issues underneath, $750 seems like a deal for a Saab Sonnet that is claimed to have still ran when parked a year ago. The Sonnet is a true oddball, both in terms of… more»
Apr 28, 2018 • Stories • 31 Comments
One of None! 1972 Volvo 165 (164E)
Thanks to reader Mathias B. (presumably of Sweden) who spotted this enhanced-at-birth 1972 Volvo “165” here on bilwebauctions.se. It resides outside Göteborg, Sweden (“Gothenburg” for us English-speaking types) until its auction on 5 May 2018. While it may or… more»
