Thanks to David W. for tracking down this jewel box of a car! This 1964 Volvo 122S Wagon is about as nice of a 122S wagon as I’ve ever seen, and this one is over-the-top nice with a few… more»
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Dec 21, 2016 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Stretched Swede: 1977 Volvo 264 TE
If you were in East Berlin in the 1970s and 1980s, this was not the car you wanted to see pull up outside or worse yet, go for a ride in. Volvo only made about 300 of these and almost… more»
Dec 20, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
$2,500 Amazon: 1967 Volvo 122S
Volvo lovers, this may be one to check out. This 1967 Volvo 122S is on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,500. Hagerty lists a #4 “fair” 122S as being valued at $4,700. This one is located in the… more»
Dec 14, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Handsome Brick: 1989 Volvo 780 Bertone
Although Volvos are largely produced in quantities that rarely make them rare, the Bertone collaborations did yield some very pretty cars that are hard to find in any condition. The late 780 coupe is one such example, and finding… more»
Dec 9, 2016 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1974 Volvo 142: Compelling Tarp Find
There’s something about this Volvo 142 that keeps drawing me back to it (I’ve looked at the ad four separate times now just this morning). Perhaps it’s the solidity of Volvo construction versus my usual British tin? Maybe it’s… more»
Dec 6, 2016 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1993 Volvo 240 With Only 26k Miles!
A Volvo 240 is a car designed for racking up the miles. You won’t get there fast and it certainly isn’t a flashy vehicle, but it will get the job done for decades without missing a beat. Perhaps that’s… more»
Nov 24, 2016 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Bertone Beauty: 1978 Volvo 262C
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and looking at this Volvo 262C, I think I finally understand the meaning of that saying! It’s a bit oddball and some might say it isn’t that pretty, but… more»
Nov 21, 2016 • Exclusives For Sale • 32 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1985 Volvo 240 DL Wagon
New Volvos are nice and all, but why did they ever stop building the 240? It was functional, easy to work on, and could be driven for decades. In fact, you still see quite a few kicking around because… more»
Nov 17, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original Paint? 1957 Volvo PV444
The story behind this supposedly original paint 1957 Volvo PV444 makes me wonder if the seller and I bought projects from the same guy. Originally found in Georgia – like my ’81 Toyota Hiace project – and said to… more»
Nov 8, 2016 • Exclusives For Sale • 4 Comments
BF Exclusive: Wrecked 1965 Volvo 122S
Let’s start with the good. This four-door Amazon has a rebuilt B20 engine and automatic transmission. It runs strong and the most of the body looks good. The interior is decent. Now, the bad. The owner was restoring the… more»
Oct 23, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Pragmatic Police: Volvo 240 Cop Car
When we think of police cars, it’s easy to jump right to V8 powered, rear-wheel drive sedans that are equally capable at smoky burnouts as they are at hauling criminals. But at some point in time, Volvo got into… more»
Oct 14, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Just One Peek: 1966 Volvo P1800S
So, this entry is going to be a short one since the seller of this intriguing 1966 Volvo P1800S here on craigslist isn’t too generous with his description. I know we all roll our eyes at sellers like these who can’t… more»
Oct 12, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Daily Driver: 1967 Volvo Laplander
I relayed to Jesse and Josh tonight some sad news: my faithful daily driver, a 1995 BMW M3, was no more. It had been growing a bit tired and a premature thermostat failure led to an overheating episode that… more»
Jul 30, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Swedish Shooting Brake: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
This is my favorite Swedish car of all time, although this one is perhaps not my favorite example due to the color. However, it does look like a pretty solid car as long as you catch the rust quickly…. more»
Jul 29, 2016 • For Sale • 30 Comments
It’s Time for: Classic Copart Finds!
It’s been a while since I binged on Copart finds, so I took a stroll through the online auctions to see what classics have been totaled, donated or otherwise left for dead in wrecking yards across the U.S.A. Let’s… more»
Jul 8, 2016 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Swedish Sledgehammer: Volvo 262C V8 Swap
At Barn Finds, we recognize the diversity of our audience means not everyone likes weird foreign makes, nor are we all fans of fire-breathing muscle cars. That’s why this 1978 Volvo 262C by Bertone here on craigslist is sort of like the… more»
