Swedish Classic Cars

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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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

Uncle Olaf’s Hot Rod: 1967 Volvo P1800 S

Sometimes, a non-original classic rubs us the right way. A modified Volvo P1800 might not be the first model that comes to mind, but we’ve seen worse. The ’67 P1800S featured on eBay has lead an interesting life, and… more»

Pre-Turbo: 1976 Saab 99 EMS

Before the Turbo was introduced in 1978, Saab offered the 99 EMS to customers wanting something sporty. It also provided the base for their rally cars in the seventies. This 1976 Saab 99 EMS is claimed to be a… more»

First in Austin: 1956 Volvo PV444

While looking through the classifieds, we found this 1956 Volvo PV444. The blue paint looks worn and faded, but it is claimed to be completely original and unrestored. The seller does not provide many details but we assume it… more»

Orange All Over: 1974 Volvo 144 California Edition

UPDATE 1/14/12 – The $2,900 Buy It Now was selected. Sure we would all love to own the aforementioned Shelby GT350, but for many of us, the price keeps it out of reach. Even if we could afford cars… more»

Rust in Peace: 1960 SAAB 93

UPDATE 1/6/12 – This 93 ended up selling for $2,901 with 32 bids. With the recent announcement of Saab’s tragic demise, we thought it was fitting to feature a car from the company’s heyday, back when they were still… more»

Sports Wagon Survivor: 1973 Volvo 1800ES

The 1800ES has always been one of my favorite wagons, but this one just about made my heart stop. This is an all original, rust free, California car. This car looks amazing and would make a great driver. That… more»

Norwegian Barn Find: 1951 Saab 92

This is what happens when you let a bunch of airplane engineers build a car. The beautiful Saab 92… This thing is more aerodynamic than a Ferrari F40. These cars are rare around here, so if you want one… more»

Barn Brick: 1969 Volvo 142S

Update 10/18/11 – The seller just informed us that this brick has been sold. Our good friend, Mike just sent in his well sorted 1969 Volvo 142S. The 142S was known for its durability, but this one will be… more»

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