Tag: Swedish
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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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Quickie: Cheap Brick with Entertaining Ad
This could be a deal at $500 if you’re willing to figure out why it won’t rev. If this is a K-Jet car, it might be easy to target. Also, I love a couple things about this ad. First, the picture below is the only one and it’s a phone screen shot. Why would anyone…
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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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Steve Job’s Volvo?
Here we have a ’73 Volvo 142 with needs, but with loads of potential. As far as I know, this has nothing to do with Steve Jobs, but it’s in Cupertino, so it SHOULD have something to do with Apple. What else is there? I had a brief experience with a ’74 142, which had…
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Yet Another Interpretation of the Volvo PV Hot Rod Concept
I assume it’s because these resemble 1940 Fords, but it seems that every Tom, Dick or Sven with a Volvo PV wants to make it into some sort of hot rod. It might also have something to do with the stock engine. It’s legendary for its durability, but, with the early versions, not so much…
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The first of the Saab Turbos
Here we have a first year Saab 99 Turbo! These are cool cars in general, but what’s great here is that the car appears to be very original, down to the decals and wheels. Click for eBay ad Tuolumne, CA $2,550 with 9 bids and reserve not met These are some of the coolest factory…
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A Volvo Hoarder NOT in the Pacific Northwest!
Need parts for your Volvo 1800? Want a 544 or two? How about the fancy 262C by Bertone? This guy’s got ’em all. The seller points out he has everything from parts cars to restoration candidates. Also, there’s mention of a P1900, but no picture. THAT is a rare beast! Click for Craigslist ad #1…
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Under 500 made: Saab 9-4X
Saab, the storied marque originally related to the Swedish airplane maker, was a victim of GM. There are rumors the brand might emerge again beyond China, where its new owner resides, but we have yet to see it. The 9-4X was the last new product for Saab and barely made it into production before the…
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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,…