The seller lists this Volvo 1800ES as a 1971 model, although the company technically only marketed the vehicle for the 1972 and 1973 model years. However, with production commencing in the autumn of 1971, it may show that year… more»
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Stiffly Sprung: 1979 Volvo 242 DL
Volvo spent decades carefully cultivating a reputation firmly founded on safety, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t produce interesting and impressive vehicles. The stunning P1800 makes the list due to its styling, while the 240T swept the opposition away… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
While I have never visited Sweden, I have known people born and raised there. They describe the natural beauty of the country and how harsh winter can be. That means that Swedish cars need to be rugged to withstand… more»
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BF Auction: 1983 Volvo 240
Update: The high bidder was not able to complete the transaction so we have relisted this super clean 240! An exceedingly clean example of an otherwise ordinary car is one of the more tantalizing options for project car ownership…. more»
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Wagon Restoration: 1983 Volvo 240 Turbo
There’s sometimes a “barn find-like” aura around an unfinished project. The sense that you’re getting a shot at buying a car that’s been hidden away for years because it’s been in pieces for quite some time can get the… more»
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77k Original Miles: 1969 Volvo 1800S
There was a time when I wouldn’t have given a Volvo more than a brief passing glance. I respected the company’s engineering, but its offerings never set my pulse racing. That attitude changed when my father decided to step… more»
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Vintage Survivor: 1963 Volvo PV544
Volvo (the name is Latin for “I roll”) was formed in 1915 to make automotive bearings. It was a division of an industrial bearing maker, but this arrangement lasted only a short time – so short that only a… more»
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Swedish Survivor: 1966 Volvo 1800S
I’ve always found Volvo a fascinating vehicle manufacturer. Where some companies change models frequently or regularly perform significant updates to existing models, Volvo has a history of keeping models in production for extended periods with little more than evolutionary… more»
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Survivor Swede: 1986 Volvo 760 Turbo
While it does have some mild paint issues, I am comfortable calling this 1986 Volvo 760 Turbo sedan a survivor because its overall condition is so impressive. The body panels appear to be laster-straight, the polished hubcaps still shine,… more»
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BF Auction: 1983 Volvo 244 Turbo
UPDATE – We’ve decided to pull the reserve on this Volvo! If you’d love to have it, be sure to bid below. I’ve owned a handful of old Volvos over the years and they have all been great cars… more»
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No Reserve and Cherry: 1972 Volvo 1800E
No big surprise, but like many others I fell in love with the graceful lines and elegant European styling of the P1800 watching the popular 60s TV series, The Saint. The suave Roger Moore may have been the show’s… more»
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Saintly Swede: 1964 Volvo P1800S
Volvo is not the first marque to come to mind when one thinks of the great sports cars of the 1960s. Yet their sole commercial success in this arena was groundbreaking: just look at this 1964 Volvo P1800S. Located… more»
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V8 Zombie Hunter? 1954 Volvo TP21 Sugga
I have come across one of these Volvo Suggas before and am always amused when you realize that Sugga translates into “Sow”. With both a civilian and military purpose in mind, this 1954 example, which looks like a TP21… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1993 Volvo 240 DL
Automotive history will record that Volvo is renowned for two significant traits. Their offerings have always tended to be some of the safest vehicles to ply our roads. The company also has a record of keeping models in production… more»
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UK Limousine: 1994 Volvo 960
While the obvious choice when importing a piece of forbidden fruit from overseas is to choose the iconic sports car or SUV, I applaud the person who says, “Nah – give me the Volvo limo and hearse”. That’s what… more»
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Turbocharged 1961 Alvis TD 21?!
One of the best parts about working at Barn Finds is the opportunity to learn more about beautiful automobiles that I had no idea existed. Such is the case with this rare British sports saloon: a 1961 Alvis TD… more»
