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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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$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»
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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»
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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»
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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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
