We have some good news and some bad news. First, the good news. After adding some fresh fuel and a few squirts of carb cleaner we were able to get the 142 project car running. We knew it hadn’t… more»
Volvo
Aug 13, 2013 • Stories • 89 Comments
Should We Save This Volvo?
Not long ago I traded off all my classic stuff for a shiny new Mustang GT. It was hot outside and I was fed up with the lack of A/C and all the headaches that come with driving a… more»
Jul 30, 2013 • For Sale • 5 Comments
$900 1964 Volvo Duett 210 Project
Volvo may be well known for their wagons today, but that wasn’t always the case. In the forties they focused on passenger cars and in 1949 they released a chassis with partial bodywork to appease the coachbuilders. It was… more»
Jul 3, 2013 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Special Swede: 1977 Volvo 245 Estate
Update 7/3/13 – This wagon has been on eBay for over a year now. We think your asking price could be a tad high guys! Still, we would much rather drive this than anything we could get new today… more»
Jun 22, 2013 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Boring Barn Find: 1968 Volvo 144S
A four-door Volvo may not sound exciting, but these 144s are popular among road rallyists in Europe. They are well-built and the engine is bulletproof, making them ideal for endurance events. This particular example has been parked in this… more»
Jun 13, 2013 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Huge Collection Up For Grabs
This photo of a handwritten list may not catch anyone’s attention, but we think you will take notice when you hear this… Someone is selling their mostly British collection of over 100 cars! The seller has supposedly been collecting… more»
Apr 25, 2013 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Ready to Roll: 1971 Volvo 1800E
It may be exciting to stumble upon a barn find, but sometimes it makes more sense to buy a car that has already been pulled out and cleaned up. This 1971 Volvo 1800E had been parked for many years,… more»
Feb 25, 2013 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Garaged Amazon: 1966 Volvo 122S
The seller of this 1966 Volvo 122S coupe claims that it’s original and was discovered in the original owner’s garage, where it had been parked for many years. It looks to be extremely clean, but has a few dents… more»
Feb 12, 2013 • For Sale • 13 Comments
British Amazon: 1961 Rover P5
This 1961 Rover P5 had been stashed away for 40 years, but the current owner pulled it out and had an import shop go through everything. They have receipts for over $4,000 worth of repairs and the car is… more»
Feb 7, 2013 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Camping Rig: 1963 Volvo L3314HT
If Land Rovers and Jeeps seem mainstream, then we have the perfect rig for you. This is a 1963 Volvo L3314HT and we doubt you will see any others while up camping. These were built for the Swedish Army… more»
Dec 3, 2012 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Utah Warehouse Find: 1966 Porsche 911
Back in March we featured a warehouse that was packed full of interesting projects. Well, we were just alerted by BF regular Daren of a KSL listing that confirms that many of the cars are still for sale, including… more»
Nov 28, 2012 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Swedish Surfer: 1967 Volvo 122 Wagon
Here is today’s obligatory Volvo. Reader David C sent this in last week for Wagon Wednesday and ironically it is from the same area as the surf wagon (Morro Bay). This one is in a little better shape though…. more»
Nov 21, 2012 • For Sale • 7 Comments
French Amazon: 1960 Peugeot 403 Wagon
To wrap up Wagon Wednesday, we have a 1960 Peugeot 403 wagon. Peugeot was right along side Volvo when they started building wagons and some will argue that they were the better of the two. We will let you… more»
Nov 21, 2012 • For Sale • 10 Comments
911 Compromise: 1993 Volvo 240 Classic
We couldn’t have Wagon Wednesday without bringing up Volvo. Loved by hippies and college professors alike, the 240 is the quintessential wagon. Most people don’t understand them, but in a sea of SUVs and Crossovers, the Volvo 240 looks… more»
May 16, 2012 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Collection Clean-Out: Dallas Yard Find
A bunch of craigslist ads recently popped up featuring a wide variety of classic cars, many of which haven’t been seen in years. In addition, there’s a variety of cars available not included in the listing, all of which… more»
Apr 22, 2012 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Uncle Olaf’s Hot Rod: 1967 Volvo P1800 S
Sometimes, a non-original classic rubs us the right way. A modified Volvo P1800 might not be the first model that comes to mind, but we’ve seen worse. The ’67 P1800S featured on eBay has lead an interesting life, and… more»
