Tag: Volvo
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Live the Brick Lifestyle
In automotive terms, “brick” refers to Volvo cars of the particularly square variety. Most often, these references involve the long-lived 240 series, but many forget that the 140 was the original brick. This 1969 model appears to be in great condition and is an excellent example of the breed. This is an early 140 (the…
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Welcome the 80s with a 242GT!
This isn’t our first Volvo 242GT, but these are absolutely worth posting! No, they don’t offer a lot of power, but they offer cool rarity and their own brand of sporty on top of the already awesome brick. Any concerns you have over power and handling can easily be addressed by a visit to IPD’s…
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Barely Broken In @ 103K miles: 1979 Volvo 242DL
Here we have what appears to be a good, honest used Volvo. Well, for a Volvo, it’s barely been used in 35 years, as it has only 103K miles. If it’s received basic care, this B21 four cylinder should have tons of life remaining. While the cheesy carpeted dash cover (just like the one in…
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Sweet Swede: Volvo 122S
Here we have a Volvo Amazon two-door that appears to be a good, honest used car. It’s not restored, but it also doesn’t appear to have major needs. A fair amount of recent work is claimed, including a rebuilt engine. If the B18 has been rebuilt, we wonder it is has 500K miles on it,…
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Just another vintage, utility-oriented Volvo
The other day, we featured a Volvo Amazon/122 wagon on a Toyota truck frame. Today, we have a PV445 pickup. Volvo didn’t make a pickup body, but did sell these as a bare chassis, so Swedish coachbuilders made trucks and various other iterations. We have no idea how custom this might be, though the seller…
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Volvo T5R in the right color combo
Anyone automotively aware in the 1990s must remember the yellow Volvo T5Rs with the mildly dark-tinted five-spoke wheels. Sure, it’s FWD and has an auto trans, but 0-60 in about 6.0 seconds in a Volvo box is just cool. These were also known for excellent grip. The world would have to wait for the follow-up…
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Meatball command? VolvoTP21 Sugga Command car
Volvo had AWD/4WD vehicles long before Judge Reinhold climbed under one in the late 90s. Here we have a Swedish military command vehicle which mostly speaks for itself. Are you a Volvo fan? Might you be a huge fan of the Swedish military? This could be the car for you! The seller claims it doesn’t…
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Why not? 1978 Volvo 262C with LS3 and nitrous
This looks like an amazing build, if you’re into screaming green! It’s surprising how few pictures the seller put in the ad for this type of car, but we found more on the interwebs. This thing is likely fun, but what’s up with the automatic trans? Drag racing, or just a strange choice? Update: It…
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Quickie: Live like Swedish royalty
We love older Volvos, including the 700-series, but this is a bit different. Here we have an opportunity to live like Swedish royalty, if there is such a thing. This 760 limo comes complete with CRT TV and bar in the back, and the seller claims it has privacy glass. Best of all, this limo…
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Denver Broncos themed 1974 Volvo 142
Your humble host had a 1974 Volvo 142 for a while and learned about the frustration that can come from a previously-neglected Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection setup. This owner not only made his or her 142 into a Denver Broncos tribute, but decided to dump the B20 entirely and change to Toyota power and…