After sitting parked in a barn in Olympia, Washington for the past 26-years, this 1962 Volvo P1800 is looking for a new home. The early P1800s were built under contract for Volvo by Jensen, but when the deal turned… more»
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May 18, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Barn Find Bonanza: Volvo Parts Collection
Acquiring a large parts stash may be a dream for many of us, but it’s also a ton of work to manage an inventory of sizable proportions. A seller on craigslist has listed a massive spread of Volvo parts,… more»
Apr 28, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Swedish Survivor: 1971 Volvo 145 S Wagon
When it comes to cars that could be defined as strong or possibly even bullet-proof, then cars like this 1971 Volvo 145S undoubtedly would meet that criteria. In spite of the fact that the 1-Series Volvo has now been… more»
Apr 17, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Arizona Car: 1958 Volvo PV445 Duette
You have to love a vehicle from the late-1950s that still has a split windshield. This 1958 Volvo PV445 Duette can be found here on eBay in Vinemont, Alabama. There is an unmet $6,750 opening bid and no reserve… more»
Apr 5, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
29 Years In The Barn: 1961 Volvo PV544
This PV544 was bought in 1989 for the seller’s then 13-year old son, driven for a week, then for unspecified reasons, parked in a barn. Available here on Craigslist for a firm $2,100, it’s located in West Winfield, New… more»
Apr 3, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Final Assembly Required: 1967 Volvo 122
While this Volvo 122 is far from finished, the volume of spare parts included inside the cabin may indeed be enough to complete the resto. That’s the judgement call of the seller, which appears to be a towing company… more»
Mar 30, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
59k Mile 1984 Volvo 240DL Survivor!
If there’s one make-or-break aspect of this driver-quality 1984 Volvo 240DL, it’s the brown exterior paint color: you’re either going to love it or hate it. However, it’s not every day you find such a clean, low-mile Brick, which… more»
Mar 26, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Sweet Turbo Brick: 1988 Volvo 740
A few days ago, I came across a junked Volvo 740 Turbo. It was one of those moments where I became instantly interested in a car I knew and loved but had forgotten existed, sort of like re-listening to… more»
Mar 1, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Swedish Gem: 1989 Volvo 240DL 5-Speed
The trusty Volvo 240 may not be a classic yet, but it’s hard to believe that one day it won’t be. This 1989 Volvo 240DL is available here on eBay, and it represents an astonishingly clean example of this… more»
Feb 28, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Won’t Last! $3,000 1964 Volvo 1800S
Most of the “early” Volvo 1800s seem to have rusted away (it didn’t help that the first 6,000 bodies were manufactured by Jensen in the UK) but this 1964 model (after body production transferred to a Volvo plant) looks… more»
Feb 22, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
20 Year Sleep: 1973 Volvo 1800 ES
Volvo’s 1800ES wagon is one of very few examples of a wagon-style automobile that offered a striking design with refined performance. Following the success of the P1800 coupe, the 1800 ES provided Volvo shoppers with the conservative, safe driving… more»
Feb 15, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Snowy Swede: 1962 Volvo 544
This, dear readers, is 1962 Volvo 544 that has been off the road since 1973 and doesn’t run, but it is available for $1,500 here on craigslist in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Yes, that Carlisle, where all the big shows are at… more»
Feb 3, 2019 • Sightings Stories • 47 Comments
Visit to RI Junkyard With Fellow Barn Finders!
Recently, we profiled a Cadillac Eldorado coupe which had been photographed several times over the years as part of large junkyard collection in Rhode Island. You can read the full post here on Barn Finds, and today, a few Barn Finds readers… more»
Jan 21, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Swedish Unimog: 1979 Volvo Laplander
While it’s easy to think that the domestic Hummer brand or Mercedes’ Unimog contraptions were the only players in the military-rigs-for-the-street market, Volvo was no stranger to the off-road game as this nicely preserved Laplander shows. Otherwise known as… more»
Jan 19, 2019 • Exclusives • 4 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1966 Volvo 122S Wagon
If you are into quirky, but durable classic cars, the Volvo 122S really should be high on your list of vehicles to own. The Amazon, as they are commonly called, is an icon to dedicated Volvo fans and for… more»
Dec 14, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Dealership Parked for 10 Years: 1966 Volvo 122
The amazing thing about this Volvo 122 is not the overall condition, although it does look really good, it is the fact that until recently it had been left to languish in a Volvo dealership for 10 years. It… more»
