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»
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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»
Aug 6, 2017 • Events For Sale • 17 Comments
Rally Update: The Race Is Over!
We completed the final day of driving in the NW Classic Rally last night! It was filled with excitement and a few struggles too. We started the day off feeling confident that we could stay on course and hopefully… more»
Aug 4, 2017 • Events For Sale • 10 Comments
Rally Update: We made It Up The Mountain!
We just completed our first day of rally driving and it was a blast! We were anxious to head out of Portland this morning and venture into the surrounding hills. With thousands of tree lined twisty roads, this place… more»
Aug 3, 2017 • Events For Sale • 30 Comments
Rally Update: We Have Arrived In Portland!
Josh and I have arrived in Portland! The journey from Boise, Idaho to Portland, Oregon takes about 6 and a half hours. That’s not too bad, but the triple digit heat made the trip unforgettable. We wished we had… more»
Aug 2, 2017 • Events For Sale • 14 Comments
We Are Headed To The NW Classic Rally!
For the past several weeks we have been working day and night to get ready for our second go at the Monte Shelton Northwest Classic Rally. It’s been a few years since we attended the Northwest Classic in our… more»
Jul 31, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Mark by a Different Marque: 1980 Volvo 262C Bertone
When you think of 1980s Volvo competitors, you probably don’t usually think of Eldorados or Lincoln Marks, but those are exactly the cars that the Volvo 262C was aimed at during its 1978-81 production run. Built and trimmed by… more»
Jul 9, 2017 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Garage Find: 1967 Volvo 1800S
We don’t know a lot about this example of Volvo’s sports car apart from the fact that it was last driven in 1997. It’s showing 190,000 miles and might make someone an interesting project. It’s for sale here on eBay where… more»
Jun 30, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Amazing Amazon: 1967 Volvo P130
The great sage of our time, Mike Brewer from Wheeler Dealers, once said, “never buy a car in the rain”. Ok, maybe he’s not the great sage of our time, but he knows a thing or two about vehicles…. more»
Jun 12, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 19 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
Seller Description: This is solid, running, driving 1800ES that I have owned for 10 years. I bought it as a non-running garage find and have turned it into a reliable runner. I am currently suffering from the typical collector… more»
May 23, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 17 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: One Family 1968 Volvo 122S Wagon
Seller Description: This Volvo 122S been in the family since new. Bought by my mother at the then dealership in Santa Cruz, CA. It spent many years there (in a carport) and later moved to Humboldt County CA when she… more»
May 18, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
What A Pair! 1967 And 1969 Volvo 1800S Finds
How about this–over 30 years ago, the folks that owned a Volvo dealership put some cars away after giving up the dealership they had owned for 35 years. These two Volvo sports cars (yes, they are!) have been stored… more»
May 16, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Sunroof Prototype: 1983 Volvo 242
What does it take to make a car rare? Is it simply limited production, or must there also be some feature or option that sets it apart from the masses? This 1983 Volvo 242 DL coupe falls into the… more»
May 10, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 28 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1977 Volvo 245 Estate
It doesn’t happen often, but every once in a while a classic we’ve featured in the past comes full circle. After spotting this beautiful Volvo 245 right here on Barn Finds, reader Julie G purchased it and used it… more»
