Barn finds are so tantalizing, aren’t they? They could make absolutely no sense, but being the one to bring a car back to life is sorely tempting for most of us. This 1984 Volvo 242 Turbo coupe is a… more»
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No Reserve: 1962 Volvo PV544
We’ve seen a recent influx of Volvos crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1962 PV544 is a real beauty. It runs and drives, is free from visible rust, and features a tastefully retrimmed interior. The buyer could… more»
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Rare Jensen Version: No Reserve 1963 Volvo P1800
We’ve recently seen a few examples of Volvo’s P1800/1800S/1800ES crossing our desks at Barn Finds, with some offering more promise than others. What sets this 1963 model apart is that it is one of the last produced by Jensen… more»
Parked in 1993: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Volvo established its reputation by producing vehicles with robust mechanical components and a strong focus on safety. However, the company let its hair down in 1961 when it released the sporty P1800. Several updates later, the 1800ES hit the… more»
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Bertone Design: 1980 Volvo 262C
Among the weirder car creations of the last few decades, there is the Volvo 262C Bertone. When you take a company like Volvo that has built a certain kind of car – in their case, a safety-minded vehicle with… more»
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Worth Restoring? 1973 Volvo 1800 ES
Here’s a challenging prospect with rust, an engine that won’t start, and an bedraggled interior, looking for its “forever home”. Whether that’s with a restorer who keeps it intact, or with a junkyard where it’s piecemealed out is an… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Many car enthusiasts love wagons, but their stubborn preference for two doors keeps them from wholly embracing the long roof design. In the case of the Volvo 1800ES, you can sort of have your cake and it eat, too,… more»
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Promising Project: 1967 Volvo 1800S
Volvo developed a reputation for producing cars with bulletproof mechanical components and conservative styling. However, that changed dramatically in 1961 when it released the P1800. The vehicle underwent a series of evolutionary and slight name changes, with this 1800S… more»
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Original Paint: No Reserve 1966 Volvo PV544
Volvo’s PV544 remains a surprise packet. An effective rally weapon upon its release, the PV544 still enjoys a strong reputation in domestic competition nearly six decades after the last examples left the factory. This 1966 model is a survivor… more»
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99% Original: 1959 Volvo PV544
My marriage is such that my lovely bride keeps a spreadsheet of my auto brochures so she doesn’t buy me something I already have when holidays come around. Yes, some of the best gifts are the surprise brochures she… more»
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BF Auction: 1998 Volvo S90
As long-time Volvo fans, this 1998 Volvo S90 is rather intriguing. In our opinion, the last of the rear-wheel drive Volvos are some of the best cars the brand has ever built. They were durable, ergonomic, and uniquely Swedish…. more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Volvo 1800S Project
I hate to bring up The Saint when discussing a Volvo 1800S, so I won’t. Did you know that a white P1800 starred in a thrilling scene in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies? Yes, it’s an earlier example than the car pictured above,… more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 Volvo 1800E
Volvo used to build some fantastic cars. They were safe, dependable, and easy to work on. As great as the 544 or 122S are, they aren’t the sportiest-looking cars ever built. Thankfully, Volvo did build a car that offered… more»
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Long Term Ownership: 1966 Volvo 1800S
We can thank Assar Gabrielsson, one of two founders of Volvo, and Chevy’s Corvette for bringing us the P1800 and its variants. Like his peers, Gabrielsson attended auto shows worldwide when new models were introduced. Ideas flew easily across… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1957 Volvo PV444
America is enormous. From my home in Michigan to Chandler, Oklahoma, where Barn Finds reader Tony Primo found this dusty 1957 Volvo on craigslist, is over 1,000 miles. The seller offers little information about its overall condition, aside from the fact… more»
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Donated Swede: 1964 Volvo PV544
While the air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle gets a lot of credit for having an iconic design, the Volvo PV544 seems like an unsung hero in terms of styling. The combination of American- and European-inspired cues is quite novel, bringing a… more»
