Between its debut in 1956 and this 1963 model, Volvo’s Amason turned Amazon turned 122 watched much of the world abandon its ’50s styling. Still, this 1963 Volvo 122S, “S” for Sports, offered a welcome alternative to ponderous American… more»
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Two-Engine Project: 1960 Volvo PV544
The Volvo PV Series was conceived during the World War II years as an economical means of transportation to address the pent-up demand for Swedish car buyers in the 1940s. Production began on the PV444 in 1947 and migrated… more»
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3-for-1: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
Many enthusiasts welcome the opportunity to purchase a restoration project with a donor car as part of the deal. However, this 1972 Volvo 1800ES package lifts that to a higher level, because it includes two spare vehicles. Assessing the… more»
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One Owner, No Reserve: 1990 Volvo 240
The Volvo 240 is what you see in the dictionary when looking up the meaning of the word “venerable.” It is the epitome of a classic European sedan that will never excite you but will still put a smile… more»
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Turbo Drop-Top: No Reserve 2004 Volvo C70 Convertible
Volvo spent decades establishing a reputation for producing some of the safest cars on the planet. Besides its legendary P1800 range, it hadn’t offered many genuinely sporting vehicles until the 240 Turbo hit showrooms for the 1981 model year…. more»
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Rare Bertone Coupe: 1989 Volvo 780
When Volvo first began its collaboration with Bertone, it resulted in the goofy 262C coupe with its dramatically chopped roof and overall odd proportions. The new model caused further confusion for trying to push customers into a relationship with… more»
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Special Order Paint: 1987 Volvo 240 Wagon
Ah, yes – the classic Volvo 240 station wagon. It’s impressive how many iconic long-roof models came out of the 1980s, both foreign and domestic. The GM variants are obviously well-loved on these pages, from the Roadmaster to the… more»
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Saintly Swede: 1968 Volvo 1800S
In the 1950s, Volvo’s US-sold vehicles included two stodgy but rally-worthy dumplings: the PV444/544 and the Amazon 120 series. Neither car lit the pavement on fire, but both sold reasonably well. Meanwhile, American producers were refining the likes of… more»
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Professor Owned: 1961 Volvo PV 544
As Volvo fans know, the PV 544, introduced in 1958, looks much like a hunchbacked 1941 Ford, though it was sold until 1966. This 1961 544 is listed here on Craigslist near Portland, Oregon. It’s a pretty sweet example,… more»
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Hangar Stored Since the Early Eighties: 1966 Volvo P1800S
In today’s economy, you have to stretch every dollar. As enthusiasts of classic vehicles, we know that costs are soaring daily. What if you could purchase a vehicle suitable for Cars and Coffee and the occasional Monday commute? What… more»
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Impressive Stash Of Swedes Cars In Nebraska
As I learned from experience, the Volvo 1800, in either the made-in-Britain Jensen version or “S for Sweden” later incarnation, does not want to be left outside. They rust prodigiously, and they’re challenging to repair correctly. That’s why this… more»
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Rare 1979 Volvo 242 GT
Buying a car that’s been raced is somewhat double-edged—on the one hand, regular maintenance is likely, and on the other, being driven hard is a certainty. This rare 1979 Volvo 242 GT on Facebook Marketplace in Bend, Oregon, was… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1992 Volvo 240
What a difference a transmission makes – or does it? In the case of cars that are not typically equipped with a manual gearbox, car enthusiasts normally prop that model up quite a bit as being more desirable for… more»
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Low Mileage Original: 1965 Volvo P1800
When you think of Volvo – you mostly think of the boxy wagons popular in the 1980s and 1990s, but before this was the ever-beautiful P1800. Styled by a subsidiary of Ghia, the P1800 has stood the test of… more»
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Two Owners, Always Garaged: 1978 Volvo 245 DL Wagon
For people who live above the snow belt, choosing a vehicle means making concessions to the weather. Not only does your vehicle have to be well constructed and rustproofed with wild abandon, but the car also has to be… more»
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Partially Restored: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Buying a car that is “partially restored” can sometimes lead to a challenging rebuild phase where the next owner is chasing down missing parts or undoing the previous owner’s work. In the case of this 1973 Volvo 1800ES, it… more»
