Although Volvos are largely produced in quantities that rarely make them rare, the Bertone collaborations did yield some very pretty cars that are hard to find in any condition. The late 780 coupe is one such example, and finding… more»
Swedish Classic Cars
Dec 9, 2016 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1974 Volvo 142: Compelling Tarp Find
There’s something about this Volvo 142 that keeps drawing me back to it (I’ve looked at the ad four separate times now just this morning). Perhaps it’s the solidity of Volvo construction versus my usual British tin? Maybe it’s… more»
Dec 6, 2016 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1993 Volvo 240 With Only 26k Miles!
A Volvo 240 is a car designed for racking up the miles. You won’t get there fast and it certainly isn’t a flashy vehicle, but it will get the job done for decades without missing a beat. Perhaps that’s… more»
Dec 5, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Swedish Meatball: 1968 Saab Sonett II
This little Swedish meatball is a 1968 Saab Sonett II and it’s as nice as they get. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $6,000, but the reserve isn’t met. This perfect little car… more»
Nov 24, 2016 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Bertone Beauty: 1978 Volvo 262C
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and looking at this Volvo 262C, I think I finally understand the meaning of that saying! It’s a bit oddball and some might say it isn’t that pretty, but… more»
Nov 21, 2016 • Exclusives For Sale • 32 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1985 Volvo 240 DL Wagon
New Volvos are nice and all, but why did they ever stop building the 240? It was functional, easy to work on, and could be driven for decades. In fact, you still see quite a few kicking around because… more»
Nov 17, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original Paint? 1957 Volvo PV444
The story behind this supposedly original paint 1957 Volvo PV444 makes me wonder if the seller and I bought projects from the same guy. Originally found in Georgia – like my ’81 Toyota Hiace project – and said to… more»
Nov 10, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Can’t Beat Free: Saab 900 Turbo
Few things are better than a free car. The only problem is, free usually means you have to remove the tree growing through the engine bay, or scramble across an overgrown field full of bees and snakes to get… more»
Nov 8, 2016 • Exclusives For Sale • 4 Comments
BF Exclusive: Wrecked 1965 Volvo 122S
Let’s start with the good. This four-door Amazon has a rebuilt B20 engine and automatic transmission. It runs strong and the most of the body looks good. The interior is decent. Now, the bad. The owner was restoring the… more»
Nov 6, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Snow-Trac ST4: What Would You Use It For?
Wow! So when you want to go fishing in the winter in Sweden, this is what you create! This 1970-ish (the seller isn’t quite sure) Snow-Trac ST4 is available here on eBay UK and is located in Dutton, Lancashire, United Kingdom…. more»
Oct 30, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Solid Saab: 1966 Saab 96
This super solid project is a 1966 Saab 96 and it’s in Albany, Oregon. It’s listed on eBay with two days of bidding left and a current bid price of $500, but the reserve isn’t met. There is a Buy… more»
Oct 23, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Pragmatic Police: Volvo 240 Cop Car
When we think of police cars, it’s easy to jump right to V8 powered, rear-wheel drive sedans that are equally capable at smoky burnouts as they are at hauling criminals. But at some point in time, Volvo got into… more»
Oct 14, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Just One Peek: 1966 Volvo P1800S
So, this entry is going to be a short one since the seller of this intriguing 1966 Volvo P1800S here on craigslist isn’t too generous with his description. I know we all roll our eyes at sellers like these who can’t… more»
Oct 12, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Daily Driver: 1967 Volvo Laplander
I relayed to Jesse and Josh tonight some sad news: my faithful daily driver, a 1995 BMW M3, was no more. It had been growing a bit tired and a premature thermostat failure led to an overheating episode that… more»
Oct 11, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
A Saab Story: 1973 SAAB 96
The Saab 96 was introduced in 1960 with a 3 cylinder 2 stroke, 38 horsepower engine. In 1967 Saab switched to a Ford Taunus 1498cc V4 four-stroke engine with 65 horsepower. This Saab is listed on craigslist in Ventura, California. The $3,300… more»
Jul 30, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Swedish Shooting Brake: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
This is my favorite Swedish car of all time, although this one is perhaps not my favorite example due to the color. However, it does look like a pretty solid car as long as you catch the rust quickly…. more»
