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Swedish Classic Cars
Aug 27, 2015 • For Sale • 11 Comments
15 Foreign Cars In New Hampshire, No Reserves, More To Come
Wow! Thanks to reader Victor MB, who sent in the gold Fiat above that led us to the rest of these great finds. We don’t know a lot about them, other than this comment by the seller: “We have… more»
Aug 13, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
A Saab Story: 1971 Saab 95 Wagon
This Saab wagon comes with an interesting story from the seller. It’s for sale in San Jose, California and is featured here on eBay where the opening bid is $250 but there’s a reserve. The seller details purchasing the… more»
Aug 6, 2015 • For Sale • 34 Comments
14 Cars Under $5k – Which Would You Pick?
Reader Robert R. sent in 14 finds under $5,000 from Hemmings Motor News with a challenge: which one would we pick? So we’re asking you–which one would YOU pick? 1964 Pontiac Bonneville convertible, stored since 1989, needs motor and… more»
Jul 22, 2015 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rally Aspirations: 1967 Volvo 123GT
Part of me still wants another Amazon. I love everything about them. Well, except for that rear tapered axle! They are simple, rugged, and good looking. A ’69 may be the best year to get with their larger engines,… more»
Jul 10, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1973 Volvo 1800ES: Kicked Outside
Much like the displaced Mercedes-Benz 450SL entry from earlier this week, this once-cherished 1973 Volvo 1800ES on eBay found itself outside after the owners couldn’t keep it running. A sad tale, because the seller’s mention of how much the car was… more»
Jul 6, 2015 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Swedish Stock: Saab Sonett Collection
I noticed a strange uptick in the number of Saab Sonett listings on eBay last night, and sure enough, someone was unloading 3 barn-find-fresh examples. The green one above is a ’73 and looks like the best one in… more»
Jun 27, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1968 Volvo 122S: Bullet Proof Barn Find
After easily reviving our Volvo 122S and a 142, I’ve concluded that if you are going to buy a barn find to actually drive and enjoy, Volvos are the cars to look for. These bullet proof machines just run and… more»
Jun 18, 2015 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Project With Parts: 1974 Saab Sonnett
This 1974 example of Saab’s front-wheel-drive sports car has certainly seen better days, but the price so far reflects that. Offered here on eBay where bidding is below $300 with no reserve, this project comes with a lot of work… more»
Jun 10, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Three Volvos for $1,500: The Sensible Buy?
Barn Finds reader Robert R spotted this interesting package deal for 3 Volvos here on craigslist in Kansas. To me, this is what the smart shopper does: they look for someone unloading the last remnants of a collection of cars… more»
Jun 8, 2015 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Barn Find 1972 Volvo 1800 ES
This Volvo came from a barn in South Carolina, but is currently located in Miami, Florida. It’s for sale here on eBay with an opening bid of just under $2,500 and a buy-it-now of $3,695.95. It’s equipped with a… more»
May 19, 2015 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: From MA to MD
As we continue our weekly series of junkyard finds (you can find the previous two entries here and here), I’m being a bit lazy this week and combining some remaining finds from the yard that yielded my prized dashboard… more»
May 18, 2015 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1974 Saab Sonett: New Car Smell
For years, I’ve been aware of a Saab Sonett – in a great shade of orange – languishing behind a house in East Providence, RI. I’ve never stopped in to ask about the Swedish coupe as the owner is rarely… more»
May 9, 2015 • Our Projects Stories • 6 Comments
Farewell To Our Volvo 122 Project
It was hard to do, but last week I said farewell to my 1964 Volvo 122. With two British cars in the garage and one of them in daily service, I have my hands full. And although I like… more»
May 8, 2015 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Another Volvo 1800 Convertible
When it rains, it pours! About a week ago we featured a 1965 Volvo 1800 that had undergone a convertible conversion. Unfortunately, the seller pulled the listing so we never got to see what it sold for. This one… more»
May 6, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1973 Volvo 1800 ES Hot Rod?
With one of the more unusual descriptions I’ve seen in an eBay auction, this car that can “tempt AC Cobras” is for sale in Succasunna, New Jersey where it “burns rubber.” You can find the auction here on eBay… more»
