The Volvo 1800 was a 2+2, front-engine, rear-drive touring car built in Europe during 1961-73. While most of the cars sold were coupes, a “shooting-brake” version was offered during its final model year. The mechanical components of the automobile… more»
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Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Dealer Find: 26k Mile 1973 Volvo 1800ES
A teacher on Long Island bought a brand new Volvo in 1966 and loved it so much that he drove it 3.25 million miles before his death in 2018. The story of Irv Gordon is fascinating, and I highly… more»
Oct 25, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Black Plate Driver: 1962 Volvo PV544
It seems that this 1962 Volvo PV544 doesn’t spend its entire life hidden away in the garage. The owner says it comes out every week for a jaunt to a Cars & Coffee, suggesting that this classic is about… more»
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One Family Owned: 1964 Volvo PV544
We’ve seen a few older classics in recent times here at Barn Finds that have been part of the same family since new. The trend continues with this 1964 Volvo PV544. The seller has listed it on behalf of… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare And Beautiful: 1953 Volvo PV444
My guess is that this will go quickly. It’s a very rare 1953 Volvo 444, the first postwar model to arrive in the U.S., and it’s available here on craigslist in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota for a very reasonable $4,600.
Oct 6, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
This 1970 Volvo 1800E Has Been Asleep For 25 Years
We’ve all been there, buying a car as a project, storing it in the garage and then…life gets in the way. That’s the case with this 1970 Volvo 1800E here on Craigslist in Boulder County, Colorado. The owner bought… more»
Oct 2, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1992 Volvo 240 Survivor
SOLD! We received a surprisingly huge amount of interest in this one. It sold right away and is headed to an East Coast Barn Finds reader. Thanks guys! One of my friends (a lifelong Volvo mechanic) had worked on… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve: Optioned-Out 1974 Volvo 144S Project
If you follow our YouTube channel, then this Volvo may look familiar. We bought it this past summer with big dreams of building a rally car. Well, as is often the case, my eyes were bigger than my stomach…. more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1960 Volvo PV544
This listing for a barn find 1960 Volvo PV544 has curiously been posted for some time, despite looking like a worthwhile project at a fair price. The seller it’s a non-runner that did still spin over under its own… more»
Sep 13, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Package Deal: Quartet of Vintage Volvos
The PV444 and PV544 were a series of small, economical cars produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo after World War II. Over 18 years, exactly 440,000 cars were built through 1965, with the 544 coming out in 1958 as… more»
Sep 12, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Ready to Race: Patinaed 1959 Volvo PV544
As a company, Volvo has one of the most well-deserved reputations in the car industry for being absurdly practical, and some of their more famous advertisements leaned into this. In addition to being able to cart your family around,… more»
Aug 14, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Custom Cab: Cummins-Powered Volvo!
If you haven’t noticed, custom built trucks have become a thing. And I don’t mean a pickup truck with a lift kit and dually axle, I mean vehicles that were formerly reserved for commercial and/or industrial use now being… more»
Jul 10, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1967 Volvo 1800S
As mild-mannered Clark Kent proved when he slipped on the lycra suit and the red cape, heroes can emerge from the most unlikely of sources. Such is the case with the Volvo 1800S. This company has developed a reputation… more»
Jun 13, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Swedish Duo: Volvo 1800S and 1800ES Projects
For the vintage Volvo fan, it doesn’t get much better than this: a garage-find pair of an 1800S coupe and an 1800ES wagon. The seller is a specialist in Volvo sales here in New England, and has helped find… more»
May 14, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rare Bertone: 1990 Volvo 780 Coupe
The Bertone-styled Volvo coupes occupy an odd spot in automotive history, as they have one of the most famous styling houses attached to their name but it remains a fairly cheap collectible. The Bertone brand certainly still has value… more»
May 13, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Garage Find: Volvo 1800 ES Wagon
The 1800 ES is one of the more collectible Volvos, along with the very hard-to-find fiberglass-bodied 1900 convertible (67 made before the plug was pulled) and the P210 Duett station wagon and panel van. These days, most of the… more»
