Volvo enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing solid, safe vehicles that can last for decades with nothing but basic maintenance and servicing. However, the company demonstrated with vehicles like this 1972 1800E that sports cars formed part of its… more»
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36K Original Miles: 1973 Volvo 1800 ES
Cars from the 1970s fall outside of my personal range of vehicle eras I tend to collect for no other reason than being a child of the 80s. But if I were to step outside my preferred timelines, the… more»
Affordable Driver: 1966 Volvo 122S
Some enthusiasts place the idea of a first restoration project in the “too-hard” basket, fearing that even the initial purchase price of a classic will prove to be an obstacle that is too great to overcome. That’s when cars… more»
Hausser V7 Turbo! 1987 Volvo 740
In the 1980s, seemingly every European car could be upfitted or customized in some way. Porsche with the slant nose conversions and wide body kits; VWs slammed on BBS wheels; Mercedes-Benz sedans with the full assortment of AMG parts;… more»
One Owner 5-Speed: 1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
The Volvo 240 is known as being one of the most reliable and over-built vintage cars you can buy. When new, it was celebrated for its outstanding safety record, a reputation that remains intact today. The 240 enjoys a… more»
BF Exclusive: 2000 Volvo V70 XC Turbo Wagon
Listed on Barn Finds, this 2000 Volvo V70 XC Turbo Wagon offers the best of both worlds: a long history of careful ownership and an impressive list of mechanical upgrades. Located in Middletown, Connecticut, this all-wheel-drive turbo wagon has… more»
Two Cars in One: 1967 Volvo Duett P210
In the genus “wagon”, few models are as distinctive as Volvo’s Duett. Looking like a cross between an early Suburban and a 1948 Ford, yet different from each, the Duett was conceived after the introduction of the PV444 sedan…. more»
5-Speed Swapped 1985 Volvo 245 Wagon
This 1985 Volvo 245 DL wagon, for sale on Craigslist in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is listed at $17,500, which is a bit of a shocker when other bread-and-butter DLs can be had for $2,000 or less. Ah, but this is… more»
One-Owner Barn Find: 1984 Volvo 242 Turbo
Barn finds are so tantalizing, aren’t they? They could make absolutely no sense, but being the one to bring a car back to life is sorely tempting for most of us. This 1984 Volvo 242 Turbo coupe is a… more»
No Reserve: 1962 Volvo PV544
We’ve seen a recent influx of Volvos crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1962 PV544 is a real beauty. It runs and drives, is free from visible rust, and features a tastefully retrimmed interior. The buyer could… more»
Rare Jensen Version: No Reserve 1963 Volvo P1800
We’ve recently seen a few examples of Volvo’s P1800/1800S/1800ES crossing our desks at Barn Finds, with some offering more promise than others. What sets this 1963 model apart is that it is one of the last produced by Jensen… more»
Bertone Design: 1980 Volvo 262C
Among the weirder car creations of the last few decades, there is the Volvo 262C Bertone. When you take a company like Volvo that has built a certain kind of car – in their case, a safety-minded vehicle with… more»
Worth Restoring? 1973 Volvo 1800 ES
Here’s a challenging prospect with rust, an engine that won’t start, and an bedraggled interior, looking for its “forever home”. Whether that’s with a restorer who keeps it intact, or with a junkyard where it’s piecemealed out is an… more»
27K Original Miles: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Many car enthusiasts love wagons, but their stubborn preference for two doors keeps them from wholly embracing the long roof design. In the case of the Volvo 1800ES, you can sort of have your cake and it eat, too,… more»
Promising Project: 1967 Volvo 1800S
Volvo developed a reputation for producing cars with bulletproof mechanical components and conservative styling. However, that changed dramatically in 1961 when it released the P1800. The vehicle underwent a series of evolutionary and slight name changes, with this 1800S… more»
















