This 1992 Volvo 240 is as basic as it gets, but in this case, that’s a good thing: it has the preferred manual gearbox, which while not exactly rare, you’re not guaranteed to find when you peek inside. The… more»
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Mar 24, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Upgraded Driver: 1972 Volvo 1800 ES
There are still some hidden gems out there on the vintage car marketplace, offering both exclusivity and a highly entertaining driving experience for reasonable money. And, if you decide to give a car like this gorgeous 1972 Volvo 1800ES… more»
Mar 19, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Shooting Brake Garage Find: 1972 Volvo 1800 ES
I’ve always had a “thing” for Volvo’s 1800 and the shooting brake ES version, well, that’s even better – functionality wrapped up in a sporty package. Today’s 1972 example, discovered in a York, Pennsylvania parking garage and sitting for… more»
Mar 18, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
California Car: 1969 Volvo 1800S
Cars can teach us an important lesson in the perils of procrastination. For example, think of how many times you were determined to buy a certain make or model only to discover that it was no longer priced within… more»
Mar 17, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Two Cars in One! 1960 Volvo PV445 “Duett”
Volvo’s first foray into unibody construction was the PV444, a sedan produced after WWII. That homely but beloved vehicle set Volvo up to thrive in the post-war period. To expand its appeal, Volvo produced a bare chassis version of… more»
Feb 15, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Family Hauler: 1993 Volvo 240 Sedan
This 1993 Volvo 240 is a rare find for a few reasons, but namely because it’s from the end of this venerable model’s production cycle. The 1993 models are hard to come by, but especially in bright colors like… more»
Feb 13, 2025 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Turbo Brick: 1982 Volvo 240 GLT Wagon
The “turbo brick” is an affection term for one of the first cars to disrupt standard perceptions of what a performance vehicle looked like: the Volvo 240 GLT, a turbocharged wagon available with a manual transmission, quickly worked its… more»
Jan 17, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Too Hip to be Square: 1992 Volvo 240 Sedan
Got a kid ready to go to college? Need a commuter for around town? We have just the car for you, and not only will its reputation for safety and reliability impress you, it’s creeping up on “cool” status…. more»
Dec 12, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1991 Volvo 780 Bertone Turbo Coupe
Fashionably gliding onto the market in 1991 at a 2024 equivalent price of $97,300 dollars (!), this 1991 Volvo 780 Coupe, known by many as a Bertone Turbo Coupe (all Coupes were turbos by this time), is one svelt,… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Boxy But Safe: 1986 Volvo 240 DL 4-Speed Wagon
If you grew up in the seventies and eighties, the Volvo 240 was a car you saw a lot. Volvos never sold in Ford or Chevrolet numbers, but these handsome brick-shaped people haulers were known to last and last. … more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Sporty Shooting Brake: 1972 Volvo 1800 ES
We’re told very little about this 1972 Volvo 1800 ES sporting station wagon here on Facebook Marketplace in Henderson, Nevada. It “runs well and is in good shape.” And darned if that doesn’t appear to be true. The ES… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
2 Owner Wagon: 1978 Volvo 245 DL
Volvo wagons have historically been favored by a certain type of owner, usually a college professor or anyone else who can get away with wearing elbow patches on a tweet sport jacket. This often leads to a longer period… more»
Sep 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Owned By a Shipbuilding Lt. Governor: 1975 Volvo 164E
Celebrities and politicians have to purchase cars just like the rest of us. However, does the ownership of a car by such a person make it more valuable or desirable? Is there a sliding scale based on their level… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Unrestored 1963 Volvo 122S
Between its debut in 1956 and this 1963 model, Volvo’s Amason turned Amazon turned 122 watched much of the world abandon its ’50s styling. Still, this 1963 Volvo 122S, “S” for Sports, offered a welcome alternative to ponderous American… more»
Sep 11, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
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»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
