Showing posts with label 122S. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 122S. Show all posts

Friday, May 15, 2020

Barn Found: 1967 Volvo 122S Amazon

This next car comes as a tip from Zach Z who writes: Pretty sure thats authentic barn-dust. But looks to be a great rolling resto candidate with a bunch of tasty. Parts on it already for a reasonable BIN.  Find this 1967 Volvo 122S Amazon here on eBay bidding for $900 reserve-not-met with buy-it-now of $3500 located in Sisters, OR with 2 days to go.


Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Threats and Ultimatums: 1967 Volvo 122S Wagon

This next car comes from tipper Erik202 who writes: Apart from being a pretty decent looking Volvo wagon this ad features the age old bargaining technique of threatening prospective buyers. I mean it happens all the time but this guy seems to double down on the price going up if the car goes to auction and giving a time limit on the deal which seems to be another oft used trick of negotiation when you have zero leverage. Find this 1967 Volvo 122S Wagon offered for $9000 in SF Bay Area, CA via craigslist.



Thursday, January 10, 2019

Funhauler: 1966 Volvo 122S Wagon

The Volvo 122S is a pretty rare bird to see on the road these days, but they were built pretty tough and many survived accidents, rust, or an overzealous hot rodder.  This next one might be headed down that last path...but the fastest stars always burn the brightest, right?!!  Find this 1966 Volvo 122S Wagon offered for $6,500 in Davenport, IA via craigslist. Tip from Zach.



Saturday, October 27, 2018

One Owner Classic: 1967 Volvo 122S Amazon

The Volvo Amazon (called the 120 series outside of Sweden) was the more practical, more upright older sibling of the P1800 "sports" car, to which it donated its engine, transmission, and suspension option list (mostly). Today the values of the 1800 series coupes and 1800ES shooting brakes have started to tick up, leaving the Amazon behind slightly. But now we're starting to see some action on the nicely preserved examples of the pre-brick Volvo sedans & wagons, for good reason - they are solidly built, fun to drive, look great and should live forever. Find this 1967 Volvo 122S Amazon offered for $4100 in SF Bay Area, CA via craigslist.


Monday, June 25, 2018

Project Car: 1964 Volvo 122S Amazon

The Volvo 122S/Amazon is a 50's styled classic Volvo that normally doesn't cost an arm/leg to purchase, drive or restore. Prices have gone up for the "sporty" 2-door version in the past few years, but you can still find a 4-door 122S for next to nothing...and that is a good thing indeed.  Find this 1964 Volvo 122S Amazon offered for $3,500 in Ramona, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!


Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Not Stock: 1965 Volvo 122S Amazon


This next ride comes from Zach Z who writes: H, V, A, and C are optional. Just open a window, apparently.  But has MOAR ENGINE. Find this 1965 Volvo 122S Amazon offered for $5000 in Southwest Texas via craigslist.



Monday, May 14, 2018

Seems Like A Good Deal: 1968 Volvo 122S Amazon

The next car  is located under a car cover at an RV storage lot, so it breaks the advice that you should never buy a car from storage...but this next car appears to have up-to-date license plate stickers and a reasonable asking price. Find this 1968 Volvo 122S Amazon offered for $3000 in San Diego, CA via craigslist.



Friday, February 9, 2018

Needs Love: 1967 Volvo Amazon Wagon

This next car comes as a tip from Zach Z who writes: Actually doesn't look awful, but the lack of underside photos make harder to judge. The available M41 OD transmission is welcome, though a bit more work to convert - good discussion here and here . If it's just the floors and the engine is more than just shiny-paintenized, (and you can get the OD tossed in) may be worth asking price.  If not, dicker down a 1000-1500 and go to town! Find this 1967 Volvo Amazon Wagon offered for $4000 in West Pensacola, FL via craigslist.


Friday, November 24, 2017

Bring Any Offer - 1966 Volvo 122S

Surely there is someone here who has an old Volvo and just wants a different one. Well, now there are two of you. Have a gander at this Amazon that the seller is keen to trade for just another old Volvo. If you don't have any derelict Swedish iron laying around, I guess you could max out your daily limit at the ATM and head over for a cash offer.  Find this 1966 Volvo 122S for sale in Charleston, SC for pretty much whatever you feel like giving. 


Monday, November 6, 2017

1200 Bucks & Your Imagination: 1966 Volvo 122S

The Volvo 122S/Amazon is a 50's styled classic Volvo that (usually) doesn't cost an arm/leg to purchase, drive or restore. Prices for the "sporty" 2-door version are up, but you can still find a 4-door 122S for next to nothing. Find this 1966 Volvo 122S offered for $1200 in Grand Junction, MI via craigslist. Tip from HP.


Thursday, July 6, 2017

Thursday Twister: Best Volvo For Electrocution

If you search the news from the last day or two, you may have read that Volvo is going all-electric for the 2019 model year...and despite what the Negative Nancys at Forbes have to say about it or what the dumbasses at NBC claim (they've never heard to Tesla, Faraday Future, Fisker, GOVECs, ZAP, Enfield Auto, Bachelle...I could go on forever) Volvo is positioning itself for the electric future.  But I am an old fashioned lover of simple things that I can fix in my garage and hybrid powertrains are as scary as Marylin Manson's finger puppet collection -- I REALLY DON'T WANT A HYBRID late model Volvo.  Sorry, but if I'm going to drive an electric car from those wacky Swedes, it will be something electrified from the past...so for today's Thursday Twister, I'm going to ask you -- what is the best Volvo to turn electric. 


Monday, June 26, 2017

Word Play: 1968 Volvo 122S Amazon Wagon

Sometimes you I need to know when you just shut up and listen...this is one of those posts.  Find this 1968 Volvo 122S Amazon Wagon offered for $3,500 in SF Bay Area, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Zach Z.





Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Pre-Brick: 1967 Volvo 122S Amazon

The Volvo 122S Amazon went into production in 1956 when fenders were bulbous and cars were slow, but somehow it managed to survive the axe through 1970.  Total production exceeded 667,000 vehicles and the "sporty" 2-door model proved the most popular.  Find this 1967 Volvo 122S Amazon offered for $800 near Seattle, WA via craigslist.  Tip from Zach Z.


Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Early Thorsday: 1968 Volvo 122S Amazon Wagon

Do you want a car that will put a smile on your face and the face of every other driver on the road around you?  Don't get a new Mazda (although those do have some grin inducing faces nowadays) but instead you should drive an old Volvo, because even if you get cut off with a moronic 4 lane change you can't be mad at a vintage Amazon.  Find this 1968 Volvo 122S Amazon Wagon offered here on eBay bidding for $5,600 reserve-not-met or buy-it-now of $7,950 located in Albuquerque, NM.  Tip from Zach Z.

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Rusty RoadTripper: 1966 Volvo 122S Amazon

It was a long week, and now you've got plans to drive north across the Golden Gate Bridge and get outta town.  What do you drive?  A classic 911...nah, too expensive.  A Volkswagen Van...too hipster.  A classic Mustang...too common.  How about a 1966 Volvo 122S Amazon offered for $3999 in Burlingame, CA via Craigslist.


Friday, January 20, 2017

Teal Steal: 1965 Volvo Amazon 122

The Volvo Amazon (called the 120 series outside of Sweden due a complicated lawsuit involving a German company with the rights to the name Amason) was the more practical, more upright but still cool older sibling of the P1800 sports car, to which it donated its engine, transmission, and suspension options.  For decades the Amazon was an under appreciated classic that could be owned for next to nothing, but classic car collectors have started to recognize the value and prices are up...mostly.  Find this 1965 Volvo Amazon 122 offered for $3,000 near Louisville, KY via craigslist. Tip from Zach Z.


Monday, December 12, 2016

Auction Watch: 1966 Volvo 122S Amazon

Find this 1966 Volvo 122S Amazon here on eBay bidding for $7,100 reserve-not-met with 3 days to go, located in Phoenix, AZ.



Saturday, September 17, 2016

Classic Driver: 1967 Volvo 122S Amazon

I may have been spending too much time with CFlo, because I am starting to appreciate (and like) classic Volvos like the 122/122S/Amazon.  The simple truth is that these funky little Swedish sedans are cheap to buy, drive, and maintain.  What else can you ask for in a classic?  Find this 1967 Volvo 122S Amazon offered for $4,000 in Escondido, CA via craigslist.