Not too far from me in Bristol, Rhode Island, there is a beautiful Volvo 164 sedan languishing in a junkyard. It has stickers from the naval base in Newport, where I can almost imagine a visiting captain serving out… more»
Swedish Classic Cars
May 7, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Swedish Hot Rod: Upgraded 1959 Volvo 544
It’s easy to spend more money on a restoration project than the car will ultimately be worth. Take this 1959 Volvo 544 for example. The owner dropped an engine from a newer Volvo into it. They then replaced just… more»
May 5, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: The Left Behinds
As some of you have likely noticed, it’s been ages since I’ve posted about my junkyard expeditions. Part of this is my fault due to pure laziness – I’ve had the pictures but haven’t felt like I had anything good enough… more»
May 2, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
The Flying Car: 1973 Saab 96
Thanks reader Jim S for sending us a tip on another very cool car for sale on eBay, a 1973 Saab 96. The Saab company began life as an airplane manufacturer. It’s earliest cars were designed by aeronautical engineers and… more»
Apr 30, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Not a Barn Find: 1977 Saab 99
The seller of this 1977 Saab 99 here on eBay is quick to point out that this isn’t a barn find; instead, it’s an original paint survivor that’s in need of a new home due to a thinning of the herd…. more»
Apr 21, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Bull Nose Driver: 1961 SAAB 96
This SAAB is an early 96 so it’s still wearing the “bull nose” front end treatment. It’s powered by a 3-cylinder 2-stroke engine and a three on the tree transmission. The seller makes the impressive statement that this has been their… more»
Apr 21, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cousin’s Folly: 1980 Volvo 242 GT
Last year, on one of my many junyard expeditions, I found an old Volvo 240 that had the super desirable GT grill in place of the standard issue nosepiece. In the case of this 1980 Volvo 242 GT here on… more»
Apr 14, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
$300 Project: 1965 Volvo Amazon
When it comes to project cars, $300 is a significant number to me. Why? Because that’s the same price I purchased my project car for, and it leaves the door open for bringing even a long-idled car like this… more»
Apr 4, 2016 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Orange You Pretty! 1972 Saab Sonett lll
This Saab listed on craigslist sounds very promising, although the $8,900 price seems a bit steep. They are somewhat rare, as only about 8k were built in its four year run from 1970 to 1974. This one was a one… more»
Apr 3, 2016 • For Sale Stories Success Stories • 39 Comments
Forest Find Volvo P1800 Update!
It’s been quite a while since we featured a poor little Volvo P1800 that reader Doug M had found. That sad Swede was overgrown and sinking into the ground, but he recently emailed us with good news! He was… more»
Mar 31, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Auction Regrets: 1980 Saab 900 Turbo
If I were to bid on a vehicle from afar, there’s a pretty good chance I’ve convinced myself I want to own it. Between the anxiety of bidding and trying to make an informed decision based solely on photos,… more»
Mar 17, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
30-Year Dream: 1966 Volvo 1800
In 1966, the Volvo 1800 was a very distinctive shape on the road, especially in the United States. This particular example has been stored in Jacksonville, Florida for 30 years awaiting a restoration that never came. Now it’s up… more»
Mar 12, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sweet Swede: 1973 Saab Sonett III
If you’re as Scandinavian, as I am, you probably like old Saabs. Or, maybe you’re not Scandinavian but you’re as wacky as I am, if that’s even possible. In either case, this 1973 Saab Sonett III that I ran… more»
Mar 7, 2016 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Cop Package: 1985 Volvo 240 Police Car
“It’s got a cop motor…cop suspension…” Those words are forever immortalized in many a gearhead’s mind after watching the original Blues Brothers movie. From that point on, we’ve always been fascinated by the notion that some huge, domestic sedan came with a… more»
Feb 27, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Scandinavian Save: 1973 SAAB 96
This SAAB 96 is claimed to have come from California and to have sat in storage for the last 10 years. It was supposedly running when parked and is said to be solid with only surface rust. It’s a… more»
Feb 26, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Diplomat Driven: 1984 Volvo 240 Diesel
This 1984 Volvo 240 here on eBay may look like just a nice survivor-grade example of a fairly common car. But this particular 240 is a special-order model, equipped with a diesel engine and supposedly purchased through Volvo’s Diplomat… more»
