The same seller that has listed several rough British classics and a seemingly complete Alfa Romeo GTV6 at no reserve has one more barn find to unveil, that being a very rough Volvo 1800S coupe. This one is also… more»
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Oct 16, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Justified Cult Following: 1966 Volvo PV544 Sport
Some vehicles just develop a cult following. While some folks tend to gravitate to cars such as Mustangs, Camaros, and Corvettes for their performance image, other enthusiasts build their love on such virtues as durability, handling, and reliability. Take… more»
Oct 9, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Low Mile ‘Vo: 1985 Volvo 240 GL Wagon
Volvo’s 200 Series is a simple vehicle, yet it is very beloved among enthusiasts. Although the company sold 2.8 million units worldwide, finding a pristine and low-mile example is somewhat of a challenge. However, this 1985 Volvo 240 GL… more»
Oct 7, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Jensen Build Survivor: 1962 Volvo P1800
This 1962 Volvo P1800 is an impressively straight barn find, a quality you don’t always find with cars that have been stored for extended periods of time. Despite the coating of dust indicating an extended hiatus from the road,… more»
Oct 7, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Running Survivor: 1961 Volvo PV544
Safety equipment has come a long way since this 1961 Volvo 544 was built. To think, at the time, having lap belts was a big deal! Well, what you give up for safety features in this Volvo, you make… more»
Oct 3, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Recently Discovered 1967 Volvo 1800S!
Ah, Volvo! That bastion of sensible, reliable, safe cars from Sweden. Until recently, you knew a Volvo when you saw one. That wasn’t the case, however, the first time that I saw a 1800S many years ago and was… more»
Sep 26, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Tough as Nails: 1959 Volvo PV544
Volvo has a history of producing cars that can survive the sorts of torture that would see lesser cars waving the white flag of surrender. There is no better example of this philosophy than that which is found in… more»
Sep 25, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Daily Driver Longroof: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
This pretty 1972 Volvo 1800ES isn’t perfect, but it’s solid enough that the seller feels you could use it as-is, or as an excellent basis for restoration. These half-wagon, half-hatch Volvos are stuck in an interesting spot value-wise, as… more»
Sep 13, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Solid Swedish Tourer: 1971 Volvo P1800E
When the original P1800 first appeared, it was like a breath of fresh air from Volvo. Long the maker of conservatively styled cars, the P1800 was a car with bold and distinctive styling. During its 14-years in production, the… more»
Sep 10, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cross Country Driver: 1967 Volvo 122 S
This 1967 Volvo 122 S belongs to a friend of the seller, who used the car in the summer of 1978 to go on a cross-country road trip at the ripe age of 17. The story goes that the… more»
Aug 29, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original Owner Survivor: 1967 Volvo Amazon 122S
While Volvo is mostly known for vehicles with boxy design, the esteemed Amazon model borrowed styling cues from vehicles manufactured in the United States during the early 1950s. Barn Finds reader Ikey Heyman found this 1967 Volvo Amazon 122S… more»
Aug 16, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Round Light Coupe: 1976 Volvo 242 DL
This 1976 Volvo 242 DL coupe combines numerous treasured qualities of Volvos from this vintage, including round headlights, two doors, a stick shift, and the notoriously reliable B21 engine. This example is said to be an extremely clean survivor… more»
Aug 12, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stretched Swede: 2001 Volvo S80 Limousine
During the late 1990s, Volvo decided that it wanted to focus more on commercial vehicles (such as trucks and construction equipment), so Ford Motor Corporation took ownership of the Swedish automaker. This lasted for about a decade, and while… more»
Aug 5, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1972 Volvo 1800E
Formerly part of an estate sale in New York, this 1972 Volvo 1800 is just some body work away from being beautiful again, alright so maybe it needs a little more than that. The car is currently in Andover,… more»
Jun 15, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
British Built Swede: 1962 Volvo P1800
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»
May 18, 2019 • For Sale • 9 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»
