You’ll have to pardon me, I am not overly well-read on vintage Saabs. When I saw this car submitted, I jumped on the opportunity to do a write-up on the car. Early Saabs like this one here on craigslist are not… more»
Swedish Classic Cars
Feb 26, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1963 Volvo 122S Sedan–Amazon Needs A New Home!
Considering they have just the right mix of semi-sportiness and stylish good looks (admittedly subjective), I know I’m not alone in appreciating the Volvo 120 series, also known as “Amazons.” This one-family example appears to be in pretty good… more»
Feb 16, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rally or Restore? 1977 Saab 99 EMS
A few years ago, I attended an impromptu Cars & Coffee event where a well-preserved Saab 99 EMS showed up. The owner was quite passionate, and clearly understood the value of keeping his rare Swede as OEM as possible…. more»
Jan 8, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Barn Swede: 1973 Saab Sonett III
Hi there, Sven Gunderson here with another Saab. I know that I show Saabs a lot, but they’re great cars, and my mom is Swedish! This great Swedish car is a 1973 Saab Sonett III and it’s on eBay… more»
Jan 4, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
$3,500 Swede: 1971 Volvo 145S Wagon
Here’s a 1971 Volvo 145S Wagon; pretty Swede, eh? This sweet Swede is posted on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,500. I’m guessing that they’d be open to offers since they say that they’re “Looking to get $3,500…” The… more»
Dec 27, 2016 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Amazon’ing! 1964 Volvo 122S Wagon
Thanks to David W. for tracking down this jewel box of a car! This 1964 Volvo 122S Wagon is about as nice of a 122S wagon as I’ve ever seen, and this one is over-the-top nice with a few… more»
Dec 21, 2016 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Stretched Swede: 1977 Volvo 264 TE
If you were in East Berlin in the 1970s and 1980s, this was not the car you wanted to see pull up outside or worse yet, go for a ride in. Volvo only made about 300 of these and almost… more»
Dec 20, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
$2,500 Amazon: 1967 Volvo 122S
Volvo lovers, this may be one to check out. This 1967 Volvo 122S is on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,500. Hagerty lists a #4 “fair” 122S as being valued at $4,700. This one is located in the… more»
Dec 14, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Handsome Brick: 1989 Volvo 780 Bertone
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»
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»
