This 1965 Volvo PV544 reminds us that outside of the classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle, Volvo once made one of the more iconic car shapes the industry has ever seen. Looking like a cross between the 1946 Ford Super Deluxe… more»
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Jul 8, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Lightly Restored: 1992 Volvo 240 5-Speed
The Volvo 240 is a modern classic, but it’s one we don’t often see restored. While the enthusiast community is undoubtedly behind the model and its merits, most of the time it appears as a driver-quality example that runs… more»
Jun 26, 2023 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1998 Volvo S90
As long-time Volvo fans, this 1998 Volvo S90 is a rather intriguing find. The last of the rear-wheel drive Volvos are in our opinion, some of the best cars the brand ever built. They were durable, ergonomic, and uniquely… more»
Jun 13, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cheap 1973 Volvo 1800ES Project
The Volvo 1800 and its variants enjoyed a lengthy run from 1961 to 1973. The last new iteration came in 1972 as something of a station wagon with a hatchback (the 1800ES). Total 1800 production was 47,500 vehicles, of… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
30 Years Owned: 1991 Volvo 240
One of the most instantly recognizable classics from the 90s-era class of cars is the Volvo 240. Used by everyone from teachers to accountants to senior citizens to students, it is associated with being a dependable (if not slightly… more»
May 26, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Hot Rod Wagon: 1997 Volvo 850 R
The Volvo 850 R is one of those under-the-radar cars from the 1990s that is worth picking up while still relatively affordable. This is a limited production, high-performance wagon that looks like a sports car but can haul a… more»
Mar 6, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1967 Volvo P1800 Project With Title
Before Volvo earned highly-favored status among safety snobs who didn’t mind driving an indestructible brick-shaped conveyance, Volvo struck gold with a more sporting steed, its gorgeous Italian-styled mini-GT, the P1800. Exuberantly offered “with title!” this 1967 Volvo P1800 wears… more»
Mar 1, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Lots of Miles to Go: 1970 Volvo 1800E
In the old days, a car with 100,000 miles was universally considered to be worn out. Someone else could deal with the maintenance from that point on, as it was time to trade in. Well, at least until Volvo… more»
Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Jensen Edition: 1963 Volvo P1800
When was the Swedish-built Volvo P1800 sports car not a product of Sweden? When it was built by Jensen in England for the first 6,000 copies. This example is one of them and it was a barn find that’s… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Garage Find: 1967 Volvo 122S Wagon
The Volvo Amazon series had a long, slow start. It really began from mistakes made by young Jan Wilsgaard back in 1950. Responding to Volvo’s inclination to produce a four-seat passenger car, his design was V8 powered but unbearably… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Terrific Driver: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Volvo’s P1800 coupe astonished the competition, press, and customers alike when it arrived in 1961. Volvo’s staid reputation was suddenly in question thanks to the sporty P1800’s contemporary looks, 100 hp engine, and available overdrive. The new car was… more»
Feb 3, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Spotless Survivor: 1963 Volvo 121 Station Wagon
When it comes to longevity, few classics can hold a candle to vehicles produced by Volvo. Designed to survive the rigors of the Swedish winter, almost any other environment is a walk in the park for these beauties. This… more»
Feb 3, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Final Year: 1993 Volvo 240 Station Wagon
Volvo introduced its 200 series of cars back in 1974, which included a wagon, with fans still fondly remembering these autos for their safety reputation and good reliability. After a nearly 20-year run, Volvo wrapped-up production of the 240… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
With the production of its P1800 series nearing the end, Volvo introduced one final variant in 1972, a sports wagon they called the 1800ES. The ES had a short run lasting only two years, and by 1973 it was… more»
Jan 14, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Factory Built Limo: 1995 Volvo 960
Limousines are not typically what we consider collector cars, but it really is only the enthusiast community that would consider a long-wheelbase model like this to be a desirable addition to one’s garage. In fact, most all domestic limousines,… more»
Dec 27, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve Sports Wagon: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
After already having been in production since 1961, Volvo introduced the final variation based on its P1800 series in 1972, the 1800ES. The car was styled as a sporty wagon, and for the final year of production in 1973,… more»
