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»
Volvo
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»
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»
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»
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»
Stalled Project: 1968 Volvo 122S Station Wagon
There’s little in the automotive world that’s more forlorn than the project car that’s been put up for sale. Sometimes they’re being offered for pennies on the dollar, while other times the seller sits on the car for years… more»
Solid 1967 Volvo 122S Wagon Project
Several new parts have improved this 1967 Volvo wagon’s condition, but the seller indicates it needs a bit more work before it can be driven. What, exactly, is missing from its mechanical repertoire isn’t revealed, but prospective buyers can… more»
Pristine Turbo Wagon: 1984 Volvo 245
If you say the words “turbo” and “wagon,” almost any gearhead will instantly say “Volvo” in the next breath. The Swedish company once built an impressive marketing campaign around the idea of building a wagon that was both fast… more»
Bought In Europe: 1967 Volvo 122S
Volvo’s model 122 series had a VW Bug-like existence, in that its appearance barely changed between its introduction (1956) and its conclusion (1970). At the start, it had a typical in-the-flow design, but by the end, it looked dated…. more»
Flying Brick! V8-swapped 1990 Volvo 740 GL
While auto makers push 5000+ pound SUVs as modern family haulers, this ’90s Volvo reminds us that station wagons can be practical and fun, especially with a 420 horsepower transplanted V8! This 1990 Volvo 740GL in Palm Desert, California… more»
Sportswagon: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
Tired of cramming your golf clubs crosswise into your British roadster? Can’t fit those 2x4s into the Karmann Ghia? Here’s the answer: Volvo’s sporty 1800ES. Produced for only two years in 1972 and ’73, just 8077 were made. The… more»
Manual Wagon: 1985 Volvo 245 GL
Over the last few years, I’ve been fortunate to own a series of wagons from different manufacturers. Sadly, I have sold them for legitimately good reasons, but I find myself missing the unmatched convenient of a wagon you can… more»
BF Auction: 1986 Volvo 240 DL Wagon
Regular readers may find this 1986 Volvo 240 DL Wagon familiar. We featured in an auction three years ago when Barn Finds founder Jesse Mortensen decided to part with a vehicle that had served as his daily driver. It… more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 Volvo 1800E
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»
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»
















