As mild-mannered Clark Kent proved when he slipped on the lycra suit and the red cape, heroes can emerge from the most unlikely of sources. Such is the case with the Volvo 1800S. This company has developed a reputation… more»
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Jun 13, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Swedish Duo: Volvo 1800S and 1800ES Projects
For the vintage Volvo fan, it doesn’t get much better than this: a garage-find pair of an 1800S coupe and an 1800ES wagon. The seller is a specialist in Volvo sales here in New England, and has helped find… more»
May 21, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dual Purpose Hauler: 1959 Volvo PV445 Duett
The utilitarian Volvo PV445 Duett is the granddaddy of today’s luxurious Volvo wagons. It was based on the PV445 chassis that was first available in 1949, using the same engine, front suspension, and front sheet metal as the PV444… more»
May 14, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rare Bertone: 1990 Volvo 780 Coupe
The Bertone-styled Volvo coupes occupy an odd spot in automotive history, as they have one of the most famous styling houses attached to their name but it remains a fairly cheap collectible. The Bertone brand certainly still has value… more»
May 13, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Garage Find: Volvo 1800 ES Wagon
The 1800 ES is one of the more collectible Volvos, along with the very hard-to-find fiberglass-bodied 1900 convertible (67 made before the plug was pulled) and the P210 Duett station wagon and panel van. These days, most of the… more»
Apr 12, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Upgraded Engine: 1970 Volvo 142S
If you’ve never driven a classic Volvo, then you’ve missed a bit of a rare treat. Below that slightly conservative sheet metal is a car that offers a rewarding driving experience. Cars like this 1970 Volvo 142S are still… more»
Apr 11, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Swedish Survivor: 1970 Volvo P1800S
The Volvo P1800 was a 2+2, touring car that was built by Volvo Cars between 1961-73. It was made famous on television as driven by Roger Moore in the spy-type show The Saint from 1962-69. As was common at… more»
Apr 1, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Cheap And Rare! 1975 Volvo 164E
Volvo has had a good foothold in the American market since the late 1950s, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t rare models. There were only 8,077 1800ES station wagon made, and the survivors are treasured collectibles now. The six-cylinder… more»
Mar 20, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Sport Wagon: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
This 1973 Volvo 1800ES resides in the sweet spot of being a car you can drive and enjoy as-is, or is a solid candidate for restoration thanks to its many years of residence in Texas that left it mostly… more»
Feb 24, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Bertone Rarity: 1981 Volvo 262C
I don’t know which I enjoy more: breathing in the majestic beauty of this Bertone-designed Volvo coupe, or reading about it in the seller’s very enthusiastic description. The Bertone coupe was one of the stranger attempts at courting luxury… more»
Feb 13, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Field Find: 1964 Volvo 1800S Coupe
Whenever I think of these cars, a British TV spy show from the 1960s comes to mind. Roger Moore tooled around in one of these beauties as Simon Templar in The Saint. The P1800S would enjoy a long run… more»
Feb 11, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Pair Of Barn Finds: MGB GT and Volvo PV544
We’ve had more than a few finds lately of vehicles in unusual locations, or large collections housed in leaky barns. It makes me realize (and glad) that we’re not anywhere near done finding old cars and trucks hidden away… more»
Dec 22, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Hot Rod Wagon: 1995 Volvo 850 T5-R
When it comes to hot wagons, the Volvo 850 T5-R basically broke the mold wide open back in 1995. Up until that point, the world hasn’t spent much time thinking about the prospects of a hot-rod wagon, especially here… more»
Dec 17, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Swedish Survivor: 1966 Volvo 122s
The Swedish-built Volvo 122s was quite popular worldwide and nearly 700,000 of them were sold across 15 years. This 1966 edition is a beautiful survivor that looks to have been well-cared for. The car is located in Tuscola, Illinois… more»
Dec 16, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Swedish Survivor: 1967 Volvo 122S
After nearly 40-years spent parked in a garage, this 1967 Volvo 122S has emerged into the light of day. It has been treated to a host of new parts and is now in a roadworthy state. Time has been… more»
Nov 26, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
V8 Sleeper: 1998 Volvo V90 Wagon
“And I’m thinking to myself, what circumstance would Paul find himself in driving around in a Volvo station wagon where he feels like he’s gotta chew somebody’s ass?” That’s a direct quote from late-night host David Letterman, upon discussing… more»
