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»
Swedish Classic Cars
Aug 29, 2013 • Stories • 34 Comments
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»
Aug 15, 2013 • Stories • 57 Comments
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»
Aug 13, 2013 • Stories • 89 Comments
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»
Jul 30, 2013 • For Sale • 5 Comments
$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»
Jul 22, 2013 • For Sale • 9 Comments
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»
Jul 22, 2013 • For Sale • 30 Comments
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»
Jul 3, 2013 • For Sale • 49 Comments
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»
Jun 22, 2013 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Boring Barn Find: 1968 Volvo 144S
A four-door Volvo may not sound exciting, but these 144s are popular among road rallyists in Europe. They are well-built and the engine is bulletproof, making them ideal for endurance events. This particular example has been parked in this… more»
Jun 6, 2013 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Pair of Volvo 1800ES for $5,500
Volvo has been known for their wagons since they came out with the Duett, but the best looking of these Swedish haulers has to be the 1800ES. The sleek lines and unique hatch have even provided inspiration for more… more»
Apr 25, 2013 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Ready to Roll: 1971 Volvo 1800E
It may be exciting to stumble upon a barn find, but sometimes it makes more sense to buy a car that has already been pulled out and cleaned up. This 1971 Volvo 1800E had been parked for many years,… more»
Mar 29, 2013 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Quirky Driver: 1971 SAAB 96
Since Saab went under, it seems that the market for old 96s has waned. Maybe it is just our imagination though because this well-used one is seeing a lot of action on eBay. That could be because it is… more»
Feb 25, 2013 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Garaged Amazon: 1966 Volvo 122S
The seller of this 1966 Volvo 122S coupe claims that it’s original and was discovered in the original owner’s garage, where it had been parked for many years. It looks to be extremely clean, but has a few dents… more»
Nov 28, 2012 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Swedish Surfer: 1967 Volvo 122 Wagon
Here is today’s obligatory Volvo. Reader David C sent this in last week for Wagon Wednesday and ironically it is from the same area as the surf wagon (Morro Bay). This one is in a little better shape though…. more»
Oct 26, 2012 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Saab Stash: 1968 Saab 95 Wagon & More
Some owners were disappointed when Saab switched from their two-stroke to a V4 engine. It was more conventional and smoked a whole lot less though. This 95 wagon is for those who like four strokes. It is located in… more»
Oct 13, 2012 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Affordable FWD Fun: 1974 Saab Sonett III
Front wheel drive cars are boring. They are built strictly for efficiency. There have been a few attempts to make them more exciting though and Saab was a pioneer in that area. FF was the layout of choice for… more»
