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»
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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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»