Swedish Classic Cars

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Warehouse Full: Classic and Not-So-Classic Cars

Located in a warehouse near Metuchen, New Jersey is a collection or series of collections that comprise more than 300 vehicles. It appears a variety of major brands are represented, of both domestic and international origin. It seems that… more»

Clean Body Project: 1964 Saab 96

‘Born from Jets’ is a very compelling line for a car brand, and one which had led the brand advertising for years until its untimely demise a few years ago. And this heritage is nowhere more clear than the… more»

Hot Rods and Saabs: Maine Auto Auction!

We love seeing listings for estate clean-outs and auctions for whole car collections, as the variety of parts, cars, tools, and signage is usually pretty entertaining. This upcoming auction at a property in Maine is no exception, with a… more»

77k Original Miles: 1969 Volvo 1800S

There was a time when I wouldn’t have given a Volvo more than a brief passing glance. I respected the company’s engineering, but its offerings never set my pulse racing. That attitude changed when my father decided to step… more»

Vintage Survivor: 1963 Volvo PV544

Volvo (the name is Latin for “I roll”) was formed in 1915 to make automotive bearings. It was a division of an industrial bearing maker, but this arrangement lasted only a short time – so short that only a… more»

Wants to Rally: 1969 Saab 96 V4 Deluxe

Starting in the 1950s, Saab was producing rally-tossable sedans with practical features that found fans all over the world. Drivers appreciated the Saab’s surefooted handling, economy, and tough mechanicals. The Saab 96, introduced in 1961, had an incredible twenty-year… more»

Talladega Red Survivor: 1990 Saab 900 SPG

One of the more surprising trends over the last few months among 80s-era collector cars is the surge in values for the classic Saab 900. Not all 900s, mind you, but the limited production models like the special edition… more»

Swedish Beauty: 1969 Saab Sonett V4

In the 1950s, a Saab engineer and racing enthusiast named Rolf Mellde, along with three partners, built a two-seat fiberglass roadster in a barn near Trollhattan, the site of Saab’s factory. They called it Sonett, a contraction of several… more»

Swedish Survivor: 1966 Volvo 1800S

I’ve always found Volvo a fascinating vehicle manufacturer. Where some companies change models frequently or regularly perform significant updates to existing models, Volvo has a history of keeping models in production for extended periods with little more than evolutionary… more»

Forest Find: 1967 Saab 96 Monte Carlo 850

The Saab Sport was a Swedish automobile that from 1962 used the same body shell as the Saab 96, with adjustments in trim and performance. Beginning in 1966, all market variants were named Monte Carlo 850 as a nod… more»

Survivor Swede: 1986 Volvo 760 Turbo

While it does have some mild paint issues, I am comfortable calling this 1986 Volvo 760 Turbo sedan a survivor because its overall condition is so impressive. The body panels appear to be laster-straight, the polished hubcaps still shine,… more»

BF Auction: 1983 Volvo 244 Turbo

UPDATE – We’ve decided to pull the reserve on this Volvo! If you’d love to have it, be sure to bid below. I’ve owned a handful of old Volvos over the years and they have all been great cars… more»

No Reserve and Cherry: 1972 Volvo 1800E

No big surprise, but like many others I fell in love with the graceful lines and elegant European styling of the P1800 watching the popular 60s TV series, The Saint. The suave Roger Moore may have been the show’s… more»

Saintly Swede: 1964 Volvo P1800S

Volvo is not the first marque to come to mind when one thinks of the great sports cars of the 1960s. Yet their sole commercial success in this arena was groundbreaking: just look at this 1964 Volvo P1800S. Located… more»

Mini Chris-Craft: 1995 Jet-Zet Speedboat

Sometimes all it takes is the right skills and a vivid imagination to create something unique. Such is the case with this 1995 Jet-Zet speedboat. This timber beauty features a Kawasaki engine that offers excellent performance. Its petite dimensions… more»

53K Mile 1974 Saab Sonett III

It’s a gutsy move to not have a reserve when you’re auctioning a car as nice looking as this 1974 Saab Sonett III is, but that’s the case here. The seller has this beautiful lime green Swede listed here… more»

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