Showing posts with label Volvo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Volvo. Show all posts

May 30, 2016

1967 Volvo 122S Amazon Coupe

1967 Volvo 122S Amazon Coupe

1967 Volvo 122S Amazon Coupe For Sale

It was this car that made Volvo's name famous throughout the world because of its good reputation for toughness and longevity. Not only that, surprisingly for a car with a relatively small engine to have performance that exceeded many people's expectations. Volvo Amazon's performance could match, in some cases exceed some of the sports cars of that period. So no wonder that saw Amazon in many races and rally competitions as a race car at that time.

Yes, we are talking about a Sweden mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars between 1956 to 1970, it Volvo 120 series commonly known as the Amazon model categorized as an executive car became renowned as the world's first manufacturer to provide front seat belts and featuring three-point seat belts as standard equipment. A total of 667,791 was built by Volvo, and about 60% were exported including to the US market. As shown here one was exported to the US, Volvo 122S Amazon built in 1967 fairly cool as a 2-door coupe offered for sale on Craigslist for $3250 in Tacoma.


1967 Volvo 122S Amazon Coupe Interior

The Ad does not touch on the interior in writing, but it has 3 photos included. Of the three all focused on the front side, not represent all so we take this one as focusing here. Perhaps with this photo, you will see the 49-year-old interior still has its original beauty although wear was shown. At the very least, no rot is present, and would be great if all panel instruments were to be in work properly. Curious to see the rear end and headliner You should ask for them directly from the owner.

1967 Volvo 122S Amazon Engine

Designed as a performance model equipped with a dual carburetor, reputed to be very durable, that's the Volvo B18 engine as you see here. It's late of the B18 inline-four engine, displaced 1.8L fitted overhead valves operated by pushrods (OHV) can produce about 85 to 100 hp. The current owner says the engine has been slightly bored out and has a few new parts added.



February 8, 2016

Classic 1968 Volvo Amazon 122 S Wagon

Classic 1968 Volvo Amazon 122S Wagon

All Original Classic 1968 Volvo 122 S Wagon For Sale

Here's a Swedish classic car offered by Volvo, a 122 S performs as a 5-door station wagon body style commonly known as the Volvo Amazon wagon built in 1968, a total of 73,220 station wagons had been produced during 1964-1970 spread worldwide and this one of them stay at the US still running today. Seems it to be a potential start to restoration. This could be a perfect vintage Volvo wagon as a project, find this on craigslist about a month ago for $3600 hope still available today.

As we've seen here despite is not perfect, the wagon nevertheless appears to be in remarkable condition for its age with a lot of considerable use time, it seems owned by a responsible behavior person reflected by the overall condition of the car. The seller claims are in original condition, never touched by restoration or modifications, and run and drive well also.

The body frame is solid with perfect shape no dent or damage with few rusts shown. The interior looks complete but it must rebuild and recover, dash look ok no cracking, a radio was gone, and hope the odometer is still there. The engine is correct with a high-compression four-cylinder B18B engine mated with a 3-speed Borg-Warner 35 automatic seemed well-maintained hope no leak and runs strong as its looks.



October 28, 2015

2012 Volvo 780 Heavy Duty Truck

2012 Volvo 780 Heavy Duty Truck

1964 F100 Custom Truck

Here's heavy duty truck offered by Swedish multinational manufacturing company Volvo to American user. As the picture is a Volvo 780 tractor truck come with sleeper cab released in 2012 excellent condition powered by diesel capable to produce 500 HP which mated with automatic transmission, it has 500000 miles on it, ready to go for new owner.

The pics as confirm, all looks good has solid body frame
, no dent, and rust free. Unfortunately no interior and engine photos to review, you must come see it for safety your investment. Overall it could be perfect employee to thicken wallet and expand your business, 2012 Volvo 780 Truck ready for duty, asking $70500 location in Seattle.



September 4, 2015

Vintage Volvo PV544


Vintage Volvo PV544 Underwent Restoration

Found this the PV series, a vintage 2-door fastback made by Swedish premium automobile manufacturer Volvo. Underwent restoration and was rebuilt almost completeled, Volvo PV544 B16 was released in 1961. The PV series quickly earned a reputation for being strong and rugged, although the design was considered outdated from early on. The PV also competed successfully, in the American SCCA class but also internationally, with a second-hand PV544 memorably winning the Safari Rally in 1965.

The pics as confirm, all looks has a good shape inside to outside with solid appearance and the engine bay looks clean and succeed rebuilt. Interior looks so classic and unfinished, overall is quite easily to finish it. Very nice classic Volvo project worthy to consider, if you interested please read description below. As always, come to see, is a must.