Josh and I have arrived in Portland! The journey from Boise, Idaho to Portland, Oregon takes about 6 and a half hours. That’s not too bad, but the triple digit heat made the trip unforgettable. We wished we had… more»
Swedish Classic Cars
Aug 2, 2017 • Events For Sale • 14 Comments
We Are Headed To The NW Classic Rally!
For the past several weeks we have been working day and night to get ready for our second go at the Monte Shelton Northwest Classic Rally. It’s been a few years since we attended the Northwest Classic in our… more»
Jul 31, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Mark by a Different Marque: 1980 Volvo 262C Bertone
When you think of 1980s Volvo competitors, you probably don’t usually think of Eldorados or Lincoln Marks, but those are exactly the cars that the Volvo 262C was aimed at during its 1978-81 production run. Built and trimmed by… more»
Jul 30, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Mr. Saab’s Wild Ride: 1964 Saab 96 Sport Replica
Motorsports has been amply blessed with numerous heroic, brave drivers. Most of them you have heard of, such as Stirling Moss, Phil Hill, Ayrton Senna, and Juan Manuel Fangio. However, there was a driver born in Sweden who was… more»
Jul 16, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
First-Year Flatnose: 1986 Saab 900 Convertible
Here’s a case of a seller who perhaps doesn’t really know what he has. This is one of just 400 Saab 900 Turbo convertibles built for the 1986 model year, the legendary droptop’s first, and the only year based… more»
Jul 9, 2017 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Garage Find: 1967 Volvo 1800S
We don’t know a lot about this example of Volvo’s sports car apart from the fact that it was last driven in 1997. It’s showing 190,000 miles and might make someone an interesting project. It’s for sale here on eBay where… more»
Jun 30, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Amazing Amazon: 1967 Volvo P130
The great sage of our time, Mike Brewer from Wheeler Dealers, once said, “never buy a car in the rain”. Ok, maybe he’s not the great sage of our time, but he knows a thing or two about vehicles…. more»
Jun 12, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 19 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
Seller Description: This is solid, running, driving 1800ES that I have owned for 10 years. I bought it as a non-running garage find and have turned it into a reliable runner. I am currently suffering from the typical collector… more»
May 28, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Dreamy Turbo Swede: 1978 Saab 99 Turbo
Arguably one of the most desired and appreciated cars to come from Sweden, the 99 Turbo was a thrill to drive all while maintaining the quirkiness that makes a Saab, well, a Saab. Recently serviced, and having 132,700 miles,… more»
May 23, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 17 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: One Family 1968 Volvo 122S Wagon
Seller Description: This Volvo 122S been in the family since new. Bought by my mother at the then dealership in Santa Cruz, CA. It spent many years there (in a carport) and later moved to Humboldt County CA when she… more»
May 18, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
What A Pair! 1967 And 1969 Volvo 1800S Finds
How about this–over 30 years ago, the folks that owned a Volvo dealership put some cars away after giving up the dealership they had owned for 35 years. These two Volvo sports cars (yes, they are!) have been stored… more»
May 16, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Sunroof Prototype: 1983 Volvo 242
What does it take to make a car rare? Is it simply limited production, or must there also be some feature or option that sets it apart from the masses? This 1983 Volvo 242 DL coupe falls into the… more»
May 10, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 28 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1977 Volvo 245 Estate
It doesn’t happen often, but every once in a while a classic we’ve featured in the past comes full circle. After spotting this beautiful Volvo 245 right here on Barn Finds, reader Julie G purchased it and used it… more»
May 2, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Dutch Swede: 1966 Volvo 66 GL Estate
If you like unusual vehicles, it almost literally does not get any more unusual than this 1976 Volvo 66 GL Estate! I can hardly look at this car, I keep picturing it in our driveway and that’s not good…. more»
Apr 26, 2017 • For Sale Stories • 31 Comments
Massive Volvo Stash Found In Sweden
From Bengt E in Sweden – Do you need a hood for a Volvo 444, perhaps a 121 trunk lid, some rubber parts to freshen up your cherished 140 – or maybe even a whole car? Look no further,… more»
Mar 18, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 22 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: Turnkey 1971 Saab 96
We haven’t featured one of these in a while. If you’ve never taken a close look at one of these unique Swedish cars, then you really should. This one was found under a carport, but has been completely gone through. It’s… more»
