This car wasn’t found in a barn and it isn’t even dusty. But, it’s unique, it’s a two-door, it has a manual transmission not to mention a turbo, and it looks nice. It’s a 1983 Volvo 242 Turbo and… more»
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Feb 14, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Former Solo 2 Champ: Volvo P1800 Race Car
Old race cars always make our hearts beat a litle faster, even those used on the amateur circuits. This Volvo P1800 was used extensively as a track car in Florida’s competitive autocross scene, even being crowned a Solo2 champion… more»
Feb 8, 2018 • Stories • 28 Comments
A Touching Story: 1962 Volvo 544
When we see a car left outside to wither away we wonder why and perhaps we even feel a bit angry. Perhaps this once there’s a good reason if ever there could be one. It seems the old gentleman… more»
Feb 4, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Swedish Project: 1966 Volvo 122
88,776 miles is barely broken in for certain cars. Think of some of the vehicles that you’ve had and how many miles that you put on them. This 1966 Volvo 122 Sedan seems like it would be barely broken… more»
Jan 20, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Too Nice to Donate: 1983 Volvo 240 DL
75 percent of the time, donation cars deserve to be given away, due to absurdly bad running condition, accident damage or undiagnosed no-start issues. But sometimes, we see cars that absolutely could have found a loving home with an… more»
Jan 19, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Swedish Graveyard: Volvo Collection in California
While yesterday’s “collection” post focused on old air-cooled VWs, today’s is about Volvo P1800 coupes. A craigslist seller in California’s San Fernando Valley has posted up a vast collection of these pretty Swedes, along with photos of a few… more»
Jan 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Red Wagon: 1965 Volvo 122S Wagon
The “the previous owner said the engine ran well when they parked it several years ago.” Hopefully this pretty solid-looking 1965 Volvo 122S Wagon can be brought to life again. This Amazon is listed on eBay with currently two bids… more»
Dec 11, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
New England Project Car: 1973 Volvo P1800ES
It seems like there are some cars, no matter how obscure, that just pop up in a given area. Volvos and Saabs are two of the more popular import brands in New England, going back generations when the first… more»
Dec 6, 2017 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Gothenburg Drift: 1989 Volvo 780 Bertone Drift Car
In the movie Crazy People, Dudley Moore is an angry ad executive who, in the middle of a career and personal crisis, ends up in an insane asylum. While there, his fellow inmates help him come up with insanely… more»
Nov 7, 2017 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Where Are They Now: The Volvo P1800 Whisky Cars
I came across an excellent recounting of misadventure on the high seas involving some 29 Volvo P1800 coupes, ordered by Americans who held deposits on the swanky Swedes. For some of these special-order cars, their chance to carve up… more»
Oct 21, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Swedish Deal: 1972 Volvo 142 E
The Swedish are known for manufacturing brick shaped cars, and while both Volvo and Saab are guilty of this Volvo kept it going for a long time. Volvos are the type of car you either love or hate, but… more»
Oct 16, 2017 • Uncategorized • 41 Comments
Second Chance: Our 1984 Volvo 240 Rally Wagon
UPDATE 10/16/17 – Well, the auction ended at $2,925 (a bargain considering all the time and money put into it), but the high bidder backed out claiming that he didn’t get permission from his wife… I’m not even going… more»
Sep 27, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Owner Turbo: 1987 Volvo 740
Bear with me: a boxy Volvo sedan? Well, when you consider how few of these pop up on eBay – especially with a one-owner history – this is a rare bird indeed. The turbocharged model is the one to… more»
Sep 25, 2017 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Throwaway Money, Keeper Car: 1972 Volvo 164E
What’s the price point at which you just can’t say no anymore? Is there a certain amount that’s just funny money to you, and if it can be traded for a complete, rust-free, interesting car you simply can’t refuse?… more»
Sep 6, 2017 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1967 Volvo 122
Said to have been found at a local estate sale, this Volvo 122 sedan is a stalled restoration project of unknown quality. Looking like it was loved at one time, the sedan sits on flat tires but has a… more»
Aug 21, 2017 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Angeleno Wagon: 1971 Volvo 145S
As I’ve pointed out before, major cities tend to be short on literal barns, but long on tucked-away spots to store old cars. Los Angeles has the added benefit of generally excellent weather, so while many of its automotive… more»
