Swedish Classic Cars

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My Saab Story

If you have followed the site for very long, then you know I have a peculiar interest in old Saabs. It hasn’t always been that way though. Saabs and the people that drove them had never really appealed to… more»

Sugga Wagon: 1957 Volvo TP21

When we think of vintage military vehicles, Volvo isn’t the first name that comes to mind, but after seeing this 1957 Volvo TP21 our entire perception of Volvo has changed. Volvo has always been known for building durable vehicles,… more»

Barn Bundle: Saab 95 Wagons

What’s better than getting one barn find? How about getting three barn finds for one price? These Saab 95 Wagons might not be every barn finder’s cup of tea, but for any Saabophile or even just the collector that… more»

Mid-Engined Saab for $2,000

Normally we try to stay away from modified cars, but this one is so absurd that it deserves a mention. You didn’t misread the title, the engine is mounted mid-ship in this Saab. The seller claims that it one… more»

Italian Swede: 1980 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe

The owner of this 1980 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe has decided that it needs to go, so they have listed it here on craigslist in Phoenix, Arizona. It is going to need an interior and a motor, but this… more»

Vintage Ice Racer: 1969 SAAB Sonett

Tim W. had emailed us months ago about a former ice racer that he has had sitting in his barn for the past 15 years. We never got around to featuring it, so Tim pulled it out and cleaned… more»

Reader Find: 1970 Volvo P1800

Here’s another discovery made by BF reader Doug M. which could be considered more of a forest find than a barn find. The heavy vegetation and moisture may not provide the best environment to store a car, but it makes… more»

Witch Hat Wagon: 1970 SAAB 95

With all the praise we heaped upon SAAB the other day, we knew we had to feature this 95 that Mark O. sent in. We were tempted to drag it home ourselves, but we thought we had better give… more»

Fiat X1/9 And Saab Collection For Sale

Update 9/3/13 – This Saab/Fiat collection is still on the market and the seller has added more photos to their listing. Thanks goes to David for the tip. From 7/6/13 – The Fiat X1/9 and the Saab Sonett have… more»

Why Do People Love SAABs?

I used to wonder why some people loved SAABs. Surely it couldn’t just be because the ignition was situated between the seats. Curiosity eventually got the best of me so I started reading all I could about the Swedish… more»

It’s Alive! The Volvo Roars To Life

We have some good news and some bad news. First, the good news. After adding some fresh fuel and a few squirts of carb cleaner we were able to get the 142 project car running. We knew it hadn’t… more»

Should We Save This Volvo?

Not long ago I traded off all my classic stuff for a shiny new Mustang GT. It was hot outside and I was fed up with the lack of A/C and all the headaches that come with driving a… more»

$900 1964 Volvo Duett 210 Project

Volvo may be well known for their wagons today, but that wasn’t always the case. In the forties they focused on passenger cars and in 1949 they released a chassis with partial bodywork to appease the coachbuilders. It was… more»

Wacky Wagon: 1967 SAAB 95

When reader Jm S. found this 1967 SAAB 95, he thought it would make a nice companion to the ’66 96 we featured the other day. We have to agree. This one needs some help, but most of the mechanicals… more»

Calling Chip: 1966 SAAB 96

Update 7/22/13 – The high bidder reneged, so this one has been relisted. Here’s your second chance guys. From 7/16/13 – If you like old SAABs then you probably know Chip Lamb. He is an expert on these quirky… more»

Special Swede: 1977 Volvo 245 Estate

Update 7/3/13 – This wagon has been on eBay for over a year now. We think your asking price could be a tad high guys! Still, we would much rather drive this than anything we could get new today… more»

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