I have always found it sad that Saab is a company that joined the long list of manufacturers that are no longer with us. It produced some of the most interesting and quirky vehicles in automotive history, with many… more»
Swedish Classic Cars
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Two-Engine Project: 1960 Volvo PV544
The Volvo PV Series was conceived during the World War II years as an economical means of transportation to address the pent-up demand for Swedish car buyers in the 1940s. Production began on the PV444 in 1947 and migrated… more»
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Swedish Hot Rod: V8-Equipped 1968 Volvo 122S
This 1968 Volvo 122S is a tidy classic that can be considered a genuine sleeper. These cars offered respectable performance off the showroom floor, but the V8 under this Volvo’s hood almost doubles the power available to the driver…. more»
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Swedish Survivor: 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Convertible
Summer is coming to an end for a lot of the U.S. and along with it, convertible season, at least for those who don’t mind driving with the top down when it’s cold. Still, fall and winter are when… more»
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3-for-1: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
Many enthusiasts welcome the opportunity to purchase a restoration project with a donor car as part of the deal. However, this 1972 Volvo 1800ES package lifts that to a higher level, because it includes two spare vehicles. Assessing the… more»
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One Owner, No Reserve: 1990 Volvo 240
The Volvo 240 is what you see in the dictionary when looking up the meaning of the word “venerable.” It is the epitome of a classic European sedan that will never excite you but will still put a smile… more»
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Project With A Rebuilt Engine: 1968 Saab 96
Like most of you, I actively look for dozens of specific cars for sale online, and the offbeat Saab 96 is one of them. There’s something appealing about its functional shape, sheer quirkiness, and storied rally history with daring… more»
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Turbo Drop-Top: No Reserve 2004 Volvo C70 Convertible
Volvo spent decades establishing a reputation for producing some of the safest cars on the planet. Besides its legendary P1800 range, it hadn’t offered many genuinely sporting vehicles until the 240 Turbo hit showrooms for the 1981 model year…. more»
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Rare Bertone Coupe: 1989 Volvo 780
When Volvo first began its collaboration with Bertone, it resulted in the goofy 262C coupe with its dramatically chopped roof and overall odd proportions. The new model caused further confusion for trying to push customers into a relationship with… more»
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Cheap Sports Car Project: 1971 Saab Sonett
The early seventies were a great time to be a sports car nut. That was especially true if you were looking for a smaller sports car. You can choose from traditional front-engine rear-wheel drive cars like the MG Midget,… more»
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Special Order Paint: 1987 Volvo 240 Wagon
Ah, yes – the classic Volvo 240 station wagon. It’s impressive how many iconic long-roof models came out of the 1980s, both foreign and domestic. The GM variants are obviously well-loved on these pages, from the Roadmaster to the… more»
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Saintly Swede: 1968 Volvo 1800S
In the 1950s, Volvo’s US-sold vehicles included two stodgy but rally-worthy dumplings: the PV444/544 and the Amazon 120 series. Neither car lit the pavement on fire, but both sold reasonably well. Meanwhile, American producers were refining the likes of… more»
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Professor Owned: 1961 Volvo PV 544
As Volvo fans know, the PV 544, introduced in 1958, looks much like a hunchbacked 1941 Ford, though it was sold until 1966. This 1961 544 is listed here on Craigslist near Portland, Oregon. It’s a pretty sweet example,… more»
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Hangar Stored Since the Early Eighties: 1966 Volvo P1800S
In today’s economy, you have to stretch every dollar. As enthusiasts of classic vehicles, we know that costs are soaring daily. What if you could purchase a vehicle suitable for Cars and Coffee and the occasional Monday commute? What… more»
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Swedish Sports Car: 1974 Saab Sonett III
In the world of oddballs, the Saab Sonett may be one of the more curious coupes ever made. Now, as a company, Saab is no stranger to quirkiness; some might even say that the company’s entire legacy is based… more»
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Two-Stroke Popcorn Popper Project: 1967 Saab 96
“If they ever give an award to a car for not looking like all the rest . . . for retaining individualism in the face of look-alike styling trends . . . for sticking to the sound engineering principle… more»
