Dr. Sonettstone, I presume? Partially composted by the surrounding jungle, this 1970 Saab Sonett III is advertised for $1,000 on Facebook Marketplace near Rose Hill, Virginia. Its orange-yellow fiberglass body has a battered nose, the windshield is broken, and… more»
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Cheap 1968 Volvo 1800S Project
The seller questions whether this 1968 Volvo 1800S is a project or a parts car. What’s undeniable is that it is affordable, and having supposedly covered only 35,000 miles, it should offer years of trouble-free motoring if someone decides… more»
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Project Exposed: 1971 Volvo 1800E
What you see is what you get with this project 1971 Volvo 1800E. It’s listed for sale here on Craigslist and is located in Santa Clara, California. The seller has included enough pictures to give you a good idea… more»
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One Family Owned: 1969 Volvo 1800S
Volvo built its reputation on solid cars that emphasized safety and refinement. However, it entered the Sports Car world in 1961 with the P1800. It remained on sale until 1973 in various forms, with our featured 1800S rolling off… more»
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Stored 30 Years: Estate Find 1970 Saab 96 V4
Reportedly stored for three decades and purchased at the estate sale of a car collector, this 1970 Saab 96 appears to be in nice condition inside and out. The seller has provided a nice variety of photos, including (are… more»
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Million Mile Museum Car: 1987 Volvo 240
I love museum cars. To me, nothing is cooler than a car hidden away for years in an exhibit suddenly becoming available to the public for the first time. Typically, museum curators find vehicles that are interesting to a… more»
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Future Collectible? 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero
The other day, I was motivating northbound on I-75 in South Florida, and saw a late-model Saab parked on the southbound shoulder. The orange tag on the windshield told me that the Florida Highway Patrol had tagged it as… more»
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Garage Find Survivor: 1967 Volvo P1800S
I can remember a few years ago when Irv Gordon’s (God rest his soul) Volvo P1800S became a household name in vehicles racking up huge miles. The retired science teacher hit 3 million miles on his beloved car in… more»
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Very Original Condition? 1972 Saab 95
Despite being referred to as being in “very original condition,” this repainted and partially reupholstered 1972 Saab 95 appears to be in really nice condition and has a very reasonable asking price given its apparent cosmetic condition. This lighter… more»
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Won’t Last Long: $800 1979 Volvo 242 GT
This is one of those cars wherein I seriously question if some people have access to the internet. A Volvo 242GT is not the most exotic or anywhere close to the most desirable Volvo you can buy, but it… more»
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BF Auction: One-Owner 1997 Saab 9000 CS 5-Speed
Saab once built cars for buyers who deliberately wanted something different. The 9000 was fast without being flashy, practical without feeling ordinary, and engineered with the sort of unconventional thinking that made the Swedish company famous. Finding one today… more»
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66K Mile: 1979 Volvo 242 DL
This is a Volvo with myriad small details that should make you take a closer look. In fact, I would argue the seller is underselling it a bit, but that may be because he knows a true Volvo enthusiast… more»
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1 Owner 30 Years: 1991 Volvo 940 SE
Despite being the sort of car people hold onto for multiple generations, we rarely get to see older Volvos in survivor-grade condition. They are never outright abused, but it does seem like because of their reliability, they get band-aid… more»
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Cult Classic: 1967 Volvo 122 Wagon Plus Parts
Volvo’s Amazon series was launched in 1956 and enjoyed a long run through 1970. This model is a cult classic, generating fervor among Volvo fans around the world. Norway, Amsterdam, Sweden, the UK, Australia, and America host clubs dedicated… more»
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Collection Clean-Out: Saab 900 Projects
For a little while, I was a Saab man. With a Monte Carlo Yellow 900 Turbo convertible in my garage, I gained access to one of the most enthusiastic and helpful car communities out there, which was particularly impressive… more»
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Carport Find: 1966 Volvo 122S
Volvos have long had a reputation for two things: ruggedness and safety. Cuteness is not so much the thing with the Swedish brand, though the latest models, like the XC40, definitely have a presence in the looks department. A… more»
