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»
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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»
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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»
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Original Paint: No Reserve 1966 Volvo PV544
Volvo’s PV544 remains a surprise packet. An effective rally weapon upon its release, the PV544 still enjoys a strong reputation in domestic competition nearly six decades after the last examples left the factory. This 1966 model is a survivor… more»
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99% Original: 1959 Volvo PV544
My marriage is such that my lovely bride keeps a spreadsheet of my auto brochures so she doesn’t buy me something I already have when holidays come around. Yes, some of the best gifts are the surprise brochures she… more»
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BF Auction: 1998 Volvo S90
As long-time Volvo fans, this 1998 Volvo S90 is rather intriguing. In our opinion, the last of the rear-wheel drive Volvos are some of the best cars the brand has ever built. They were durable, ergonomic, and uniquely Swedish…. more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Volvo 1800S Project
I hate to bring up The Saint when discussing a Volvo 1800S, so I won’t. Did you know that a white P1800 starred in a thrilling scene in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies? Yes, it’s an earlier example than the car pictured above,… more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 Volvo 1800E
Volvo used to build some fantastic cars. They were safe, dependable, and easy to work on. As great as the 544 or 122S are, they aren’t the sportiest-looking cars ever built. Thankfully, Volvo did build a car that offered… more»
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Long Term Ownership: 1966 Volvo 1800S
We can thank Assar Gabrielsson, one of two founders of Volvo, and Chevy’s Corvette for bringing us the P1800 and its variants. Like his peers, Gabrielsson attended auto shows worldwide when new models were introduced. Ideas flew easily across… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1957 Volvo PV444
America is enormous. From my home in Michigan to Chandler, Oklahoma, where Barn Finds reader Tony Primo found this dusty 1957 Volvo on craigslist, is over 1,000 miles. The seller offers little information about its overall condition, aside from the fact… more»
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Donated Swede: 1964 Volvo PV544
While the air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle gets a lot of credit for having an iconic design, the Volvo PV544 seems like an unsung hero in terms of styling. The combination of American- and European-inspired cues is quite novel, bringing a… more»
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5-Speed and Straight: 1992 Volvo 240
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
