Not too long ago, a 1973 Volvo P1800ES smashed every auction record by selling for over $90,000. That’s pretty amazing for a utilitarian hauler that while attractive, has never been known for its collectability. Fortunately, you can still find… more»
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1965 Volvo PV544: Fender-Lovin’ Good
The classic Volvo PV544 has always struck me as a bit of a Swedish hot rod. Those jacked-up fenders are unlike anything we see on modern Volvos, which is why this 1965 PV544 here on craigslist for $3,000 caught… more»
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Got Volvos? Field Full Of Volvos In Colorado
Robert R has sent us the motherlode of classic Volvo finds! Located in southwest Colorado, this list has me drooling. Check it out yourself here on craigslist. With (2) P1800’s, a 122, a P210, a 544, two 444’s, and… more»
1972 Volvo 145E: Rally Wagon
UPDATE 3/14/14 – Well, the auction didn’t meet reserve and since I already purchased the MGB, I really need to get this one sold. So, to encourage a sale I have relisted it here on eBay with a BIN… more»
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122 Project Update: Brake Job Halted
After getting the engine in our 1964 Volvo 122 running again, it was time to turn my attention to the brakes. There is no sense in going if you can’t stop! Hoses, caliper seals, wheel cylinders, and a new… more»
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1972 Volvo 145: It’s Gotta Go!
After writing up a couple of Fiestas the other day, I decided to go and test drive one of those new Fiesta STs that all the automotive journalists have been gushing about. Well, that went so well that a… more»
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How To Fix A Sticky Choke
If you have been following this site for any length of time then you already know that I have been driving a 1972 Volvo 145 to the office for the past few months. Snow, rain, or shine – I… more»
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One Of 6,000: 1963 Volvo P1800
I’ve wondered for a long time exactly what logic led Volvo to have the first P1800 bodies built by Jensen in England. Don’t get me wrong; I love British cars. But generally they were and are known for their… more»
It Runs Again: 1964 Volvo 122S
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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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»
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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»
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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»
