Swedish Classic Cars
Partially Restored: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Buying a car that is “partially restored” can sometimes lead to a challenging rebuild phase where the next owner is chasing down missing parts or undoing the previous owner’s work. In the case of this 1973 Volvo 1800ES, it… more»
SPG Hot Hatch: 1991 Saab 900 Turbo
Ah, the 1991 Saab 900 SPG: one of the most iconic hot hatches of the 80s, and a model that has enjoyed a surprising amount of collector interest in recent years despite the brand going out of business. Usually,… more»
Saintly California Car: 1965 Volvo 1800S
Roger Moore gained his fame from his long and somewhat campy portrayal of James Bond. He did, however, earn his acting chops by playing a British spy of sorts in the television series “The Saint.” While that portrayal probably… more»
Clean Long Roof: 1988 Volvo 240 Wagon
While many of us generally prefer to find cars in stock condition, the right assortment of upgrades and tweaks can make a vehicle infinitely more desirable. This 1988 Volvo 240 GL wagon has been updated in just the right… more»
Arizona Car: 1980 Volvo 240
Old Volvos have a loyal following, but the reasons among the enthusiasts that love them are multi-faceted. Some owners have had long-term family relationships with Volvos, purchased for their safety and durability. Others are fans of the model’s performance… more»
Stunning One-Of-A-Kind? 1991 Volvo 240
At least that’s what the seller would like us to believe. I’ll admit it, this 1991 Volvo 240 is in spectacular condition despite its recorded 156K miles. But one-of-a-kind? C’mon man! Volvo built somewhere near 2.8 M 240s over… more»
Forest Finds: Barn Find Collection in Louisiana
Project car owners must believe they will live forever, given how many listings we see like these each year for an assortment of vehicles that otherwise appear abandoned. The listing today comes from an area that can only be… more»
Tempting Turbo: 1983 Volvo 244 GLT
If you’re in the market for a 1983 Volvo 244 GLT Turbo, then finding one in Burbank, California here on eBay is probably a good idea. This one has “zero rust,” “zero leaks,” and the turbo “works flawlessly.” Let’s… more»
Runs and Drives! 1972 Volvo 1800E
Like many models conceived by many makers, Volvo’s P1800 only barely made it into existence. The near-demise of the lineage inspired by the Frua-built prototypes known as P958-X1, -X2, and -X3 was the fault of Volkswagen. The year was… more»
Very Clean 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
This is a very nice 1992 Saab 900 Turbo convertible, for sale on Craigslist in Belchertown, Massachusetts. The asking price of $11,900 might seem kind of high for a List of Craig ad, but it’s right in line with… more»
Hidden Surprises? 1966 Volvo 1800S
I will honestly raise my hand and admit that I was never a fan of Volvos. I saw them as staid and boring cars from a company that traded more on its safety credentials than its performance prowess. This… more»
Swedish Survivor: 1983 Saab 900 Turbo
This 1983 Saab 900 Turbo hatch is notable not only for being in wholly decent condition but also for having seemingly every cool factory option available. The listing notes it has been in long-term family ownership and comes equipped… more»
One Owner Barn Find: 1965 Volvo PV544
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»
Turbo Hatch: 1983 Saab 900
Ah, the quirky Saab hatchback: one of the enthusiasts’ communities more lovable oddballs. Saabs have famously marched to the beat of their own drum ever since its inception, and admirably fought like hell to keep its identity in the… more»
No Reserve! 1966 Saab 95 Survivor
Innumerable vintage Saabs have crossed our desks here at Barn Finds, but this example here on eBay collects high marks for its “cool” factor and survivor condition. It’s an early car – model year 1966 – so the engine… more»
Quirky But Lovable: 1974 Saab Sonett III
I’m not really sure why the Saab Sonett III hasn’t achieved a higher level of collectability or price tag among sports car enthusiasts yet, but maybe just the fact that they don’t come around for sale as often as… more»
