“And I’m thinking to myself, what circumstance would Paul find himself in driving around in a Volvo station wagon where he feels like he’s gotta chew somebody’s ass?” That’s a direct quote from late-night host David Letterman, upon discussing… more»
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Nov 21, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
High Tech Driver! Injected 1971 Volvo P1800E
Enthusiasts feeling demoted from “Driver” to “Destination Selector” by new car technology might consider this dark green pill as the ultimate antidote. The 1971 Volvo P1800E in Canterbury, Connecticut comes with some uncommonly modern technology for its day, including… more»
Nov 21, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Fuel-Injected Find: 1971 Volvo 1800E
OK, I’ll admit it, I have never been a Volvo fan. I know of their safety and durability attributes but they always left me as odd cars that only appealed to a certain demographic. Granted, the last few years… more»
Nov 15, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Paradise Fire Survivor: 1957 Volvo PV445 Duett
The Camp Fire that ripped through Paradise, California, was devastating for numerous reasons. The toll on life, property, and wildlife was extensive, but cars like this 1957 Volvo PV445 Duett provide a mild silver lining to what is otherwise… more»
Oct 26, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Bulletproof Driver: Low-Mile 1991 Volvo 240
The Volvo 240 sedan is perhaps one of the most recognized models of the 1980s, known for both its impressive reliability and its warm embrace of being shaped like a brick. Today, they remain affordable entry points to classic… more»
Oct 20, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Jensen Built: 1961 Volvo P1800
Necessity is the mother of invention. When the P1800 was under development, Volvo’s original intention was for the cars to be built by Karmann. However, clashing contracts with Volkswagen left that company unwilling to take on the project. Eventually,… more»
Sep 15, 2020 • For Sale • 3 Comments
51k Mile Survivor: 1967 Volvo 1800S
It is incredibly nostalgic for me to see this car because I owned its duplicate for something like 20 years. The only difference was the color—mine was that interesting refrigerator white that Volvo had. This one is a California-white… more»
Sep 14, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Bought New in Sweden: 1969 Volvo 164
To me, one of the coolest aspects of a car’s history is if it was purchased new in its home market and brought home at a later date. I know not everyone finds this as fascinating as I do,… more»
Sep 1, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Super Clean: 1985 Volvo 240
Volvo has sold its Swedish-built cars in the U.S. for decades. They have been historically known for making family-friendly, safe automobiles, but of late Volvo has also been playing in Mercedes-Benz and BMW territory. From 1985 comes the seller’s… more»
Sep 1, 2020 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Swedish Wagon: 1958 Volvo Duett PV445
A Volvo what? It’s a new one on me, I have never encountered a Volvo Duett. OK, so the front looks like a Volvo, and there is some resemblance via the side styling but it’s the story around this… more»
Aug 21, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Daily Driver Amazon: 1966 Volvo 122S
The Volvo 122S, the successor to the PV444/544, was called the Amazon in its homeland. It was quite popular worldwide and Volvo sold nearly 700,000 of them in 15 years. This 1966 edition has survived the past 54 years… more»
Aug 11, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Uncovered Time Capsule: 1967 Volvo P1800S
Almost every classic car enthusiast wishes they had the superpower to find out what hides out in garages and under car covers. Though I say this in jest, we at Barn Finds often come across vehicles that spent a… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Huge Stash of British Cars (and Others)
Every now and then you run up on a cache of cars and wonder how they came to be. Such is the case with this gathering of upwards of 50 cars (that I can count) which are largely British… more»
Jul 13, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Grandma’s Coupe: 1967 Volvo 122S
Unlike the models that followed it, Volvo’s Amazon was a mid-sized car that emulated styling from American vehicles manufactured during the era. The 120 Series was the 2-door iteration of the Amazon, and this 1967 Volvo 122S that’s available… more»
Jul 11, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Honest Wagon: 1968 Volvo 122s Estate
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again – I’m drawn to long roof cars. Throw in some features like a manual transmission and descriptors like “lovingly well-used,” “honest car,” and “great driver” and you have my full… more»
Jul 1, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Classic Daily Driver? 1970 Volvo 1800E
If there is such a thing as “sensibly” entering the collector car market, doing so with a Volvo 1800 may be the way to do it. This 1970 1800E example was sent in by a Barn Finds reader who… more»
