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»
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Turbocharged Project: 1990 Saab 900 SPG
When we think of the term “hot hatch” and from sometime in the 1980s, it’s inevitable we automatically assume it’s a Volkswagen GTI or a Dodge Omni GLH. But, truth be told, Saab got the party started many years… more»
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Parts Car Included: Cheap 1973 Saab Sonett III Project
If you seek an interesting project candidate that is undeniably affordable, this 1973 Saab Sonett III deserves a close look. It has sat for years, and the buyer will probably opt for a nut-and-bolt approach to bring it back… more»
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Lots Of Potential? 1961 Volvo P1800 Project
“A lot of potential and a strong foundation for restoration,” proclaims the seller of this 1961 Volvo P1800. It’s a barn find, equipped with all the trimmings, and some parts accompany it, but not all of the parts shown… more»
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“Mint” Survivor: 1989 Volvo 240 DL
There was a time when I wouldn’t have given a Volvo a second glance. I viewed them as staid, conservative, and lacking excitement. My views changed once I drove a few, because I found them extremely comfortable and capable… more»
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Swedish G-Wagon: 1975 Volvo C303
I’ve held the belief for a while now that the vintage SUV/4×4 market has yet to reach its full potential. There’s simply too many interesting vehicles out there right now that are surprisingly affordable despite having all of the… more»
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Rare in Red: 1991 Volvo 240
It’s hard to ignore an ordinary car when it appears in a unicorn color. The classic Volvo 240 is basically the textbook example for painting a car in silver, white, or gray, so it’s always a treat when one… more»
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Final Cars from Trollhättan: Saab and NEVS Vehicles
Boy, this is a strange one: after thinking the only traces left of the Saab brand were whatever cars show up on Marketplace, lovingly kept alive by the Saab faithful, it turns out there are still a handful of… more»
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Salvage Yard Save? 1979 Volvo 262C
To me, this is such a crying shame. While I’m a big fan of salvage yards and finding “gold” within them, you still never want to see an otherwise save-able car end up there. The Volvo 262C is an… more»
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7 Passenger Long Roof: 1993 Volvo 240
One of the harder vehicles to price correctly is the best version of a model of which there are hundreds of decent drivers still for sale at a given moment. The Volvo 240 is incredibly durable and loved by… more»
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Manual Turbo: 1984 Volvo 242 GLT
Although I have been a classic enthusiast for my entire life, I am a relatively recent convert to the Volvo brand. Apart from the racing success enjoyed by the 240 T model in International Group A Touring Car racing,… more»
