So on Wednesday last week, we busily hurried to get everything done at the office so we could head to Jesse’s garage to work on the 1964 Volvo 122S that had made residence there since he purchased it a… more»
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Jan 7, 2015 • For Sale • 22 Comments
22 Years In Storage: 1958 Volvo PV444
Volvo had already established a reputation for building quality cars before the war, but their reach was limited. They kept at it though and ended up building the perfect car for the post-war economy. It was smaller and more… more»
Dec 30, 2014 • Our Projects Stories • 30 Comments
Daily Driver Update: 1972 Volvo 145E
Using a classic car as your daily driver can be a challenge. Modern cars provide almost maintenance-free reliability, while older cars require constant vigilance. Gauges that display things like oil pressure become much important when they are not accompanied… more»
Dec 26, 2014 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Pair of Amazons: 1967 & 1968 Volvo 122’s
The Volvo Amazon has always intrigued me, although not enough to buy one (yet). Extremely tough, with pleasing lines and robust mechanicals, I know many enthusiasts see these as great daily drivers, historic rally cars and just fun to… more»
Dec 11, 2014 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Oregon Coast Stash: Volvo, Opel, Saab, & Datsun
Barn Finds reader Johnny S uncovered a great find in Oregon: a 1970 Opel GT, 1963 Volvo P1800, 1968 Saab V4, and a Datsun Fairlady, all in the same barn! They all need work, but the asking prices don’t… more»
Dec 8, 2014 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1959 Volvo PV544 for $1,000
Even though both a 122 and a 145 currently reside in my garage, I still want to find a 544. That may sound crazy because the PV544 is the most archaic of the bunch, but it was also the lightest…. more»
Dec 7, 2014 • Our Projects Stories • 51 Comments
Meet My Daily Driver: 1972 Volvo 145E
Some of you already know, but for those who don’t, I just bought another Volvo! After dragging our Amazon project home the other day, I decided that I needed the wagon that we found while out hunting. The Miata… more»
Dec 1, 2014 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Out of Time: 1972 Volvo 1800E
Project cars: we love them, we loathe them. As I consider potentially adding a new project to my fleet, I’m reminded of the thoughts I had in the first few months of owning my E30. Feeling overwhelmed comes to… more»
Nov 27, 2014 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Turkey Day Discovery: Volvo 122s
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from all of us here at Barn Finds! There is so much to be grateful for – family, friends, and faith. The list could go on and on. We are grateful for you… more»
Nov 19, 2014 • Stories • 56 Comments
1972 Volvo 145: Should We Buy It?
You know I wouldn’t sell a car without having a replacement lined up! We found this wagon while we were on the hunt for an old Volvo. We did end up dragging home a 1964 122s, but also met a few Volvo… more»
Nov 5, 2014 • Stories • 55 Comments
Our Wild Goose Chase for a Mythical Amazon
As I have mentioned, Josh and I are ready for a new challenge. We weren’t really sure what car we wanted to acquire next, but I had secretly been wanting an old Volvo for a while, so I placed… more»
Aug 16, 2014 • Stories • 25 Comments
Rhode Island Amazon: 1966 Volvo 122S
Submitted by John M – Just recently while driving around northern Rhode Island my eyes were drawn to a Volvo that I had been curious about for several years now. So I finally decided to stop and ask about the… more»
Jan 20, 2014 • Sightings Stories • 16 Comments
His & Hers: Pair of Volvo 1800S
Are you and your signification other sick of sharing the 1969 Volvo 1800S? This probably isn’t the reason that the owner of this 1969 Volvo P1800 has two of them, but it seems like a great reason to own… more»
Dec 5, 2013 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Sugga Wagon: 1957 Volvo TP21
When we think of vintage military vehicles, Volvo isn’t the first name that comes to mind, but after seeing this 1957 Volvo TP21 our entire perception of Volvo has changed. Volvo has always been known for building durable vehicles,… more»
Sep 28, 2013 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Italian Swede: 1980 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe
The owner of this 1980 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe has decided that it needs to go, so they have listed it here on craigslist in Phoenix, Arizona. It is going to need an interior and a motor, but this… more»
Sep 13, 2013 • Stories • 17 Comments
Reader Find: 1970 Volvo P1800
Here’s another discovery made by BF reader Doug M. which could be considered more of a forest find than a barn find. The heavy vegetation and moisture may not provide the best environment to store a car, but it makes… more»
