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»
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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 • 56 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»
Dec 13, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
54k Original Miles: 1979 Volvo 242DL
While for many years Volvo was known as the producer of staid and conservative cars that were mainly famous for their design safety, this is probably under-selling their products to a certain extent. They also produced cars that were… more»
Dec 5, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Portland Police Spec: 1985 Volvo 240 Turbo
The era of Volvo selling police-spec 240 Turbos to municipalities is a special one to me, as it seems like a bygone era that isn’t coming back. Around the same time, Porsche was outfitting European police departments with 911s… more»
Nov 27, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sleeper Brick: 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo Wagon
We don’t normally feature modern modified vehicles, but this 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo Wagon is worth a closer look given some of the names that have graced its build. The founder of the website Turbo Bricks, one of the predominant… more»
Nov 15, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid Project: 1966 Volvo 1800S
Recently here at Barn Finds, we featured this 1972 Volvo 1800E, and the reception for it was luke-warm. This was mainly due to the extent of rust in that car. This 1966 example appears to be a far more… more»
Nov 9, 2018 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Custom Swede: 1980 Volvo 242DL
When I first looked at the photos of this car I struggled to work out what it is. Then I struggled to work out why it is. It is certainly distinctive, and you will find it listed for sale… more»
Nov 6, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Restore Or Drive? 1972 Volvo 1800E
The Volvo 1800 first entered production in 1961 after Volvo at one point considered not producing the car, and in fact, denied the existence of the prototype vehicle. The reluctance of Volvo almost saw the car produced by a… more»
Oct 27, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
23,000 Original Miles: 2000 Volvo V70 Wagon
After having my first child last year, I’ve quickly realized my daily driver sedan is not long for this world. Man, you haul a lot of stuff with kids in tow. I’m not inclined to adding one more CUV to… more»
Oct 4, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Ruddspeed Modified: 1965 Volvo 122S
When we think of popular tuning houses closely associated with major manufacturers, names like AMG, RUF, and Cosworth are quick to come to mind. However, familiarize yourself with the name Ruddspeed, which apparently looked after old Volvo 122s back… more»
