This 2001 Volvo S80 ute conversion looks very well-executed and is said to be as such by its seller and second owner. Our Swedish is a bit sketchy, but we gather it may be some sort of semi-official vendor conversion, perhaps something used for civil service originally? Regardless, it’s totally unexpected and quite cool to boot. Find it here on Blocket.se in Göteborg, Sweden for 75k SEK (~$8,900 USD today).

http://www.blocket.se/goteborg/Volvo_S80_pickup_62348870.htm?ca=11&w=3

From this angle and in this color it’s strongly reminiscent of Ford Australia’s contemporary Falcon Ute, rather appropriate considering that Ford had just incorporated Volvo under their PAG or Premium Auto Group the year before this car/truck was made. Condition looks to be excellent, though photos are limited to the two shots seen here. Color, big wheels and the neatly-integrated bed tonneau are all nice touches. Check out the cool louvered rear window, too.

Though said to be a straight six-powered example, it’s unclear of it’s an NA or Turbo model–both are transversely mounted from the factory. The seller mentions six new ignition coils as well as a recently changed mass air flow meter, rear shocks, and what sounds to be a replacement gearbox, too–whether it’s a manual or automatic isn’t mentioned. We’ve featured a Volvo utes before, but this one’s probably our favorite so far.

This 1978 Volvo 245DL wagon (chassis VC24545L1175161) is a good-looking manual transmission equipped example that until recently had been under cover in a garage for some time. Freshly refurbished for the road, the seller quotes over $2,000 in recent work and further claims that the car is free of rust. Find it here on eBay in San Carlos, California with no reserve.

This classic brick has decent looking paint save for a small blemish on the hood and around the tail lights. The rest still presents a nice shine over straight body panels, while all trim and badging is still intact. Later model hubcaps work well enough, but are a little out of place on this vintage. Rectangular fog lights doesn’t really flow with quad round head lights.

The interior looks to be in fair overall shape, although the mix of colors suggest parts swapping may have occurred at some point. There are a few definite areas to be addressed, such as ill-fitting door cards, various missing trim pieces, and worn carpeting, but the dash looks good with no cracking or discoloration visible. The seats also show well, and instrumentation looks clear and undamaged, though no specific mention is made on functionality apart from a non-functioning radio. We like the push button overdrive, and while usually not as reliable over the long term as the later mechanical type, it should give this wagon decent highway cruising capabilities.

The stock motor is noted as strong running. Plugs, wires, distributor, radiator and thermostat are among the stated items that were recently replaced under the hood, as well as certain fuel and electrical system components as needed. The firewall, hood mounts and shock towers all look structurally sound.

These 200 series cars enjoyed a long production run of nearly 20 years, though non-beaters are hard to find these days. A little bit of detailing could go a long way with this one.

This 1973 Volvo 1800ES has rocker rust but is an overdrive 4-speed model that runs and drives well. Find it here on Craigslist in El Cajon, California for only $2950. Special thanks to BaT reader Tom J. for this submission.

The glass and trim looks complete above, but the green paint looks plenty tired. The bucket seats and door panels look to be intact, and we are very happy to see the manual shifter instead of an automatic that we sometimes see in the wagons.

The engine compartment looks mostly stock and the inner fenders looks to wear matching green, so that is likely the original color. Overall the engine looks cleaner than we would expect at this price level.

This 1977 Volvo C303 has been partially restored but still needs some additional work. Like the Unimog, Pinzgauer and Haflinger, this tall Volvo features ground-clearance enhancing portal axles. Offered with a long list of recent work and spares, this arctic-camouflaged example is said to be very usable as-is, or would make a good candidate for further customization. Find it here on Craigslist in Gig Harbor, Washington for $30k.

This example is said to be almost entirely rust free, with a layer of older undercoating that saved the underside and drivetrain from serious corrosion. The seller does state that the front window frame will need replacing, though as it is entirely flat fabrication should not be too difficult.

Inside, most of the work focused on undoing a previous owner’s work. The seller states they removed old expedition gear, non-functional lights and electronics, and 800 pounds of 3/4 inch thick MDF cabinets.

Engine bay photos are not included, nor is running condition mentioned, though a list of features, spares and extras is. This truck is sitting on 37″ tires at the end of portal axles with differential locks and a differential winch. New Trailmax seats are fitted, as is a full length roof rack and LED lighting.

These Volvos are among the most capable offroaders you can buy. This example would be enjoyable as a seriously capable trail rig, or as an expedition camper for two.

This Volvo 544 is said to have been rebuilt from the ground up, with minor work required to finish. Although the posting isn’t particularly detailed, photos suggest decent paintwork and panel fit. The interior and engine compartment also look good. Find it here on Craigslist in Glen Allen, Virginia for $6k. Special thanks to BaT reader Jason S. for this submission.

Exterior color looks to be #65 Pastel Gray, presumably a repaint. The bright front and rear fender trim has been removed. Trim rings (Swedish “snobbringar”) are present, although hubcaps are missing. The rear bumper wears a satin finish, and the overrider bars commonly fitted to U.S.-spec 544s are not fitted.

Although the styling of the 444/544 is often said to have been inspired by late-1940’s Fords, the first prototypes were shown in Stockholm in 1944. The visible outside door handle is properly aligned on this example, unlike many others we see. We’re guessing that the front-hinged hood is not fully closed in the above photo.

The dash looks to be in good shape, with a replacement or aftermarket dash pad installed. Steering wheel and horn ring appear to be in better-than-average shape. Exposed screws attaching the door cards and kick panels are non-stock, as is the velour upholstery. The audio head unit and kick panel-mounted speakers look to have been later additions as well.

The engine compartment presents a tidy appearance, and although the 1.8 liter B18 “red block” four sports an incorrect finish, the Volvo-branded air filter housings are a nice touch. Fifty years ago, a 544 won the arduous East African Safari rally, and this example could be a good basis for an updated rally car build or a pleasant weekend driver as it sits.

​​​​​​This just in from the buyer and seller of the Saab 900 Convertible that was listed here as a BaT Auction two weeks ago (link):

“BaT,
I was really impressed with how well this auction ran. It certainly did reach the buyers that I wasn’t sure we would…I think it set a record price for a 900 SAAB convertible. Car was delivered and had some great company in the transporter – ( BTW My wife said there ‘was something called a McLaren in there’ when the shipper picked up the car – I unfortunately had to work that day so I missed it – I’ve never set eyes on one! , but I think it’s peeking out above the photo of the truck! ) That’s some serious company that car kept on its voyage. Unfortunately the car lost its A/C charge during transport and the cruise was inoperative upon arrival, so I paid a large portion of his service bill to ensure that the car was as advertised. The seller sent me the following to send to you as well –

‘Absolute pleasure to buy this beautiful Saab. The seller made the transaction painless. He kept the car in his garage until covered transport was able to pick it up. When the car was delivered, there were a couple of minor problems. The seller, with complete integrity, stepped up to make the situation right. This was perhaps the most pleasant “distance” transaction I have conducted.
Jim’

Thought you would like to know all parties involved are happy…thanks again! I would not hesitate to use you guys again…
Regards,
Alex V. – VanD ”

This 1979 Volvo 242 GT (chassis VC2425M1165401) is a good-looking example of one of the rarest and most desirable bricks of the era. Several nice IPD upgrades are mentioned in the ad, and though paint isn’t original, we dig the retrofitted OEM style GT stripes package. Find it here on eBay in Oregon City, Oregon with reserve not met.

Paint work is noted as being a respray, though the time period in which it was performed is not known. It’s finished in OEM silver with orange and black GT striping and looks good over straight body panels. Sadly, the Volvo Polaris wheels seen in the lead photos will not go with the car, but the seller is in possession of the OEM rally style multi-spokes and will mount them upon sale.

The original interior appears decent with a crack-free dash and good upholstery, and plastic trim looks good throughout, with the gauge pod showing clear instruments through the smaller diameter wheel. Air conditioning and a sunroof round out the extra amenities here.

The B21F four cylinder is a carryover from the rest of the 200 series line, and as such was not modified for any additional power output. These earlier GT’s relied on their lighter weight, tweaked suspension, and 4-speed manual transmissions to be competitive in their class. This one is also upgraded with an IPD exhaust system, lowering springs and Bilstein HD shocks.

The odometer shows a bit over 173k miles, and although plenty of photos accompany the ad, the seller makes no mention about the running condition of the car. We only hope it drives as good as it looks.

This 1967 Volvo 122S (chassis 132441230309) sports an unusual but attractive green two-tone color scheme and was originally a black plate California car prior to relocating east. It’s running a few IPD upgrades and is claimed to be both tight handling and strong running as well. Find it here on eBay in Harrison, New York with reserve not met.

Bodywork appears straight, with no discernible defects noted in the well-lit photos. The dark green over lighter green paint is a recent trim-off respray. Chrome bumpers, center caps and other trim pieces all look to be in very good condition, while the glass and lenses are clear and presentable. That third brake light addition may indeed add a measure of safety, but would nonetheless be gone within the first hour of our ownership.

The dual color palette carries over to the interior of the car, and is contrasted against the black dash, carpeting and lighter brown of the steering wheel wrap and shift knob. The seats and door paneling exhibit some wrinkling, and the headliner looks to have some issues near the edge seams. The dashboard, switch gear and instrumentation look great though, and overall the cabin presents as a tidy space.

The trunk area shows equally as impressive, with what looks to be newer carpeting and good looking weather seals. The dreaded Volvo pole jack also makes an appearance here.

The engine bay looks to be on par with the rest of the package, showing clean inner fenders and the claimed excellent running B18 sitting between. A relatively low 92k miles have been clocked on the motor, so there should be a lot of life left in it. The seller notes that this one is running aftermarket timing gears, header and an upgrade to electronic ignition. A fair amount of maintenance records and receipts from the past three owners will also go with the car.

Overall, this Swede looks to be a very good example that only needs a tank of gas and a driver, and one we certainly wouldn’t mind at the end of our driveway.

This 1961 Saab 96 (chassis 113440) is being offered up as a non- running project in need of full restoration. The ad says it hasn’t been driven since 1976, when it was taken off the road and stored in a barn. Unfortunately there is quite a bit of rust to contend with, but the car does appear to be almost entirely complete. Find it here on eBay in Minneapolis, Minnesota with no reserve beyond an unmet $1,800 opening bid.

The 54 year old body work looks decent under tired red paint, with no major damage visible beyond some rock chips on the front end, a few door dings and some scuffing on the right rear and left front fenders. There is rust creeping up from below on the driver’s door though, and most of the chrome trim including bumpers look to be pitted and in need of restoration or replacement.

The photo below shows a dingy and worn interior, with fabric surfaces looking like they were left out in the elements. The instrument pod, dashboard and glass looks fairly presentable, but the floors appear to be rotted through and would be better off with a full panel change.

Underhood, the two-stroke motor is seized, and though the odometer displays only 83k miles, it’s not known if it has rolled over. Note the rear mounted radiator–a survivor from the days of thermosiphon circulation design–very cool.

This old Saab needs some major work performed in order to get back to driver status, but with most if not all the parts there it should serve as a good base from which to start. These bull-nosed cars are our favorites, and we agree with the seller that it’d make a fine Erik Carlsson works car style rally tribute.

This listing is for three different, apparently home-built radio-controlled replicas of various Volvo and Liebherr construction vehicles. Finished in 1:2.5 scale, workmanship looks very impressive and the seller claims that they are the largest of their type in the world. Fully functional and well-detailed, all three (wheel loader, six wheel dump truck and excavator) are powered by 800cc Kohler V-twins. Sale includes an equally well-made looking, four axle, 16 wheel trailer. Find the whole play set here on anibis.ch in Barberêche, Switzerland for 127k CHF (~$130,700 USD today). Special thanks to BaT reader Hannes J. for this submission.

Though the two loaders shown here are a bit different, we have no doubt that there’s a real Volvo machine with near-identical proportions and detailing out there somewhere. We’re guessing the trailer wheels are 10 inchers, meaning it probably wouldn’t be suitable for adapting to tow-behind road use. It sure looks cool, though.

Here’s the loader demonstrating a logging device. Weight for this rig is quoted at 1,700 kg, suggesting it’s been built strongly–as if this photo isn’t enough evidence of the same. All machines appear to be controlled with conventional, off-the-shelf twin stick controllers.

The man in the middle of this photo seems to be the builder and seller. Weighing 2,300 kg, the dumper’s load capacity is estimated to be a hugely impressive 4,000 kg or nearly 9,000 pounds! Tires look accurate and must have been custom made.

Check out that chassis and suspension articulation. Both wheeled machines are driven on all axles. We wish we could see some guts, or even better, browse a detailed, 50 plus-page build thread–sadly, a quick Googling reserved no results.

This four minute-long, German language video shows all three vehicles in operation and also provides a look at the Liebherr excavator replica–no photos of it are included elsewhere in the ad, unfortunately. We want to buy the whole set under the pretense that it’d be for the kids, but the sandbox is a bit on the small side.

This 1973 Saab Sonett III was pulled of the road 14 years ago due to clutch problems. While apart for repairs, the seller decided to rebuilt its Ford-sourced V4 as well, though the project ended up stalled and has been sitting since. Complete looking and far from a basketcase, we agree with the seller that it deserves to be put back in service. Find it here on Craigslist in Warminster, Pennsylvania for $2k. Special thanks to BaT reader Mike S. for this submission.

The engine lid/fender unit shown removed above is included and wears matching, possibly factory lime green paint. Four additional OEM soccer ball wheels are included, and trim including visible glass seems to be in good condition.

While in storage, barn mice chomped away at the OEM wiring harness, prompting replacement with a Painless Performance kit. The interior isn’t shown in detail, but looks pretty decent from what we can make out. Seats remain in good shape and are shown elsewhere within the ad.

Brakes and unspecified miscellaneous work needs to be completed prior to road use, but based on appearances and description we’d bet it’s nothing too difficult.

Here’s those seats, as well as the nose clip. Note also the small bumpers–many ’73 and all final-year ’74 examples ran big DOT diving boards. Even if another $2k goes towards putting it all back together, this one seems like it could be a lot of quirky, colorful fun for the money.

This 1971 Volvo 142E (chassis 1424353208173) served well-known Portland, Oregon Volvo specialist IPD as a test bed to develop model-specific performance and cosmetic upgrades, and was owned and driven by the firm’s late founder until its sale to the current owner in 1999. Stored and driven sparingly since, this two-door brick is a showcase of well-executed, period-fitted mods. Find it here on eBay in El Cajon, California with reserve not yet met. Special thanks to BaT reader Keith P. for this submission.

Alloy wheels, springs, swaybars and shocks are among the functional mods, along with an engine build for which unfortunately no details are provided. The grille-mounted fog lamps and front spoiler were also part of the original build, and blackout exterior trim foreshadowed Volvo’s  own theme for 240 Turbos of the early-to-mid 1980s. This car also features a glass moonroof, an item that wouldn’t see factory installation until 900 series cars of the 90s.

The dash looks to be in good, unblemished condition. We’re a bit surprised by the absence of Volvo’s own Rally instrument cluster here, although a trio of auxiliary gauges sit atop the dash. The small-diameter Moto-Lita steering wheel looks to be well-chosen, and the “premium only” Dymo label near the fuel gauge hints at the performance potential of this build. The long, forward-mounted manual gearshift original to the 71’s has been replaced with the more-direct short shifter introduced in 1972. The right-hand steering column stalk actuates overdrive.

Leather upholstery looks to be in very good condition for its age, as do door cards and armrests. According to the seller, the car had about 17,000 miles when the build was begun in mid-1972, and now shows just over 73,500 miles.  Service records dating back to 1972 and details of the build will be included with the car, along with a June 1974 issue of Road & Track in which it was featured.

The presence of an air-fuel ratio controller suggests that significantly more than the standard 130 HP is on offer. More photos are available here in the Seller’s Picasa gallery.

Given its suspension, exhaust and rolling stock mods, we think this one could make for an excellent vintage rally entrant. Hagerty pegs a 1971 142’s #3 value at $5,700. The limited-production 142E, on which this build is based, isn’t called out specifically.

This 1972 Volvo 142GT wears an older restoration that looks quite nice inside and out. Finished in a nice light blue and offered with a substantial collection of spares, upgrades and documentation, its certainly an attractive package. Find it here on Hydrocarbon Pusher somewhere in Connecticut for $30k. Special thanks to BaT reader Todd S. for this submission.

This car looks quite trim with its slim bumpers and cheerful color Though pictured with two sets of wheels, the OEM Dunlop alloys shown above are the only set included with sale. The rear auxiliary light will not be included with the car either. The seller states that paint is not perfect, though key areas like the leading edge of the hood and front fascia look pretty good to our eyes.

Inside we see a GT-specific five gauge instrument cluster and working air conditioning, the latter attested to by a neat factory sticker on the rear window. The cabin generally looks quite good, though the driver’s seat shows signs of use and carpeting around the shifter is starting to show its age. The dash appears arrow-straight and free of cracks, and several types of center console will be included with the car.

The engine bay is impressively clean for a driver. The motor itself has been treated to a big bore kit, D-grind cam and a welded 2.5″ exhaust. Suspension has been updated with IPD sway bars and gas shocks. The ad does mention that certain wear items will need attention, including U-joints, tires and an unspecified oil leak. All systems are said to work, including the 4-speed’s overdrive.

Only time will tell if the market is ready for a $30k 142GT, but pricing aside, this one’s color, tasteful modifications and reported condition are all pretty compelling.

This 1991 Saab 900s is claimed to be in mint condition, and comes from the last few years of classic, pre-GM redesign. A desirable 5-speed manual car, it’s not a Turbo, but what looks and sounds to be excellent condition means we don’t mind all that much. Find it here on Craigslist in Burlington, Vermont for $5,950.

Particularly in the Northeast where these cars were especially popular, most 900s rusted visibly around front fender openings, hood edges and door bottoms, with less easily noticeable corrosion tending to develop around front suspension mounts, battery box and trunk floor. Per the seller, this car came from somewhere further South and is claimed to be entirely free of rust. Though only one exterior photo is provided, it does appear to support the ad’s claims. All trim is said to be in place, and headlight wipers and foglights remain functional.

The interior appears equally well-kept, with none of the seam separation that is typical on Saabs with leather upholstery. The dash looks pretty good from here, but finding one with no cracks is virtually unheard of in 900 circles regardless of care. Heated seats, power windows, sunroof and A/C all work, and the original radio remains in place but powers new speakers. The owner’s manual with it’s nice velour pouch and tire pressure gauge are included, and the headliner is said to be new and free of sags.

Saab’s long lived H-series four looks nearly new in this engine bay shot, and the seller says that a master Saab tech recently told them it’s the nicest they’ve serviced in years. Recent work includes fresh brakes, tires and fluids. The car is shown running to display the lack of warning lights.

While turbo cars are significantly faster, the naturally aspirated models are still very rewarding to drive with excellent road manners, good economy and a willing engine. Truly rust-free examples are getting very hard to find, and we imagine that this one will go quickly if as nice as claimed.

This Saab J35 Draken (airframe 35350, manufactured 1955-1964) offers a reminder of the full meaning of the marque’s full name, Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolag. This example is one of ten airworthy worldwide–eight are in the US, and the other two are operated by the Swedish Air Force’s historic flight wing. Find it here on Platinum Fighters at McClellan Air Park near Sacramento, California for $425k.

Though this one’s finished in silver or perhaps bare aluminum, other Drakens have worn some of the most ostentatious fighter liveries since WWI. Easily recognized by its distinctive, cranked double-delta wing, theses compact fighters were faster than many of there contemporaries, including the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter.

Recently overhauled to the tune of over $400k, it’s clear that much of that figure was spent on avionics updates–check out the now largely glass cockpit. These aircraft first entered service in the mid-1950s, and navigation as sophisticated as the pictured Garmin G500 simply did not exist. As originally fitted, the cockpit would have looked like this, with a prominent radar scope and gunsight dominating the view ahead. Modern navigation and data logging will go a long way towards making this a usable warbird.

In addition to its recent overhaul, this Draken comes with a current FAA Experimental license. Most importantly, sale includes the option of acquiring an LLC with a spares arrangement via the Swedish government. Any supersonic jet aircraft is a fiendishly complex thing, so a close relationship with parts suppliers is of utmost importance.

Park it next to a 99 Turbo and show your neighbor what the tagline “born from jets” really means.

This 1972 Volvo 142E belonged to the seller’s father who is claimed to have been the original owner. The ad vaguely refers to a body restoration including new, factory correct Ocean Green paint, and the seller further claims that it’s mechanically sound despite the need for a tuneup and oil change. Find it here on Craigslist in Saint Clairsville, Ohio for $6,500. Special thanks to BaT reader Evan for this submission.

Wheels and hubcaps are said to be original and certainly do look OEM correct. Other trim appears to be complete and in similarly good condition. This is a great factory color option, and these early Bricks are relaxing, comfortable cars with good reliability, parts availability and decent handling even bone-stock. We’d be interested to know what was done in the briefly mentioned body restoration, particularly as Ohio is not the best place to avoid rust in old cars.

The interior looks good and the odometer reads 169,869 miles. Plastics, exterior color-matched cloth upholstery and carpets are holding up well, and though not specifically said to be factory, we suspect that the cabin may retain a good degree of originality.

As denoted by the trunk badge, this is an overdrive-equipped example. A Bosch-injected B20 sends power rearwards through a 4-speed, and the seller says that they’ve started it twice a week for an undisclosed amount of time. The exhaust sounds to be a new stainless system, and tires are good apart from one with a slow leak.

Sale includes the original showroom catalogs, as well as the missing exterior mirror. Hagerty says the price is just about spot-on for a #3-#2 condition car, which seems like a fair assessment of this one’s condition. Bring an IPD catalog and some Cibies.

This 1959 Volvo PV544 has had lots of work including fitment of a rebuilt 4-speed transmission, “recent” B18B engine, new water pump, re-cored radiator, new belts, clutch, rebuilt front end, new exhaust system and more detailed in the ad. Cosmetics aren’t great, but sale includes a lot of spares and as a package it would seem to be a good place to start a rolling restoration. Find it here on Craigslist in Allentown, Pennsylvania for $3,400. Special thanks to BaT reader Thomas P. for this submission.

Paint is  obviously toast but bodywork looks to be in decent condition, the seller adding that stainless steel trim, hubcaps and trim rings are all in place. Sale includes extra glass, door frames and and a front bumper with overriders, the latter in order to remove the added driving lights which we actually kind of dig.

Neither interior nor engine bay shots are provided unfortunately, but the seller further notes that the car has been converted to 12 volt electrics and includes the original jack, a service manual, headliner hoops and a spare steering rack. Original seat frames have been redone with new vinyl covers, and the car has optional factory three-point seatbelts.

The seller describes it as a “torquey, smooth-shifting driver or starting point for a redo as a custom.” We’d finish any needed bodywork, paint it and leave it alone.

This 1974 Saab Sonett III (chassis 97745002345) has a rusty chassis, but features a better than average interior, 61k claimed miles and a running V4 engine. These angular, Coggiola-designed coupes may not be exceptionally powerful, but well sorted examples can be a lot of fun at autocross and vintage rally events as well as for blasts down challenging back roads. Find this one here on Craigslist in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota for $3k. Special thanks to BaT reader Peter L. for this submission.

Though the seller mentions the bodywork will need some attention where the driver’s door meets the front fender, fiberglass appears to be in fairly good shape throughout. Paint is said to have poor clear coat, and the bumpers are absent, though to our eyes the latter is not a big deal and can even be considered an improvement–from a visual if not functional perspective, anyway. Fortunately, the car retains its cool standard soccer ball wheels with correct paint.

The seller says that the car has a tired frame, though fortunately a replacement is included in the sale. Rust is mentioned around the suspension mounts, and can be seen in several photos.

The interior is better than average, with decent carpets, door panels and upholstery, though the passenger’s lumbar pad appears to be missing. The dash looks to be complete and in decent shape as well. Unlike earlier column-change cars, these later models came equipped with a floor/console mounted shifter.

The Ford V4 is said to run, though no battery is installed and the clutch slave cylinder is said to be non-functional. These well-supported engines offer a useful increase in power, torque and serviceability compared to Saab’s well-loved two strokes, but can be a challenge to service in the Sonett III’s cramped engine bay. The included chassis appears to have good floor and suspension mounts, though the forward aprons are damaged. Per the seller those on the car’s currently fitted chassis are good, and would need to be cut out and swapped over to the replacement.

With the chassis sorted out this promises to be a fun and engaging car, and though in need of plenty of work, the model’s small size and simple construction should make restoration relatively straightforward. Seems like a good winter project to us.

This 1947 Volvo PV444 is among the earliest we’ve ever seen offered for sale, and features many very interesting details not seen on much more common later models. These fourth production year models ran 1.4 liter, 40 HP B4B four cylinders and 3-speed manuals, and though this one is far from perfect, it’s nonetheless worthy of a closer look based on its rarity alone. Find it here on finn.no in Bergen, Norway for 99k NOK (~$11,500 USD today). Special thanks to BaT reader Oliver K. for this submission.

Volvo’s first unit body car, these early PV models set the long-running range’s mold for durable, reliable and easy-to-repair transportation. The simple detailing of this 1947 example provides a rather stark contrast compared to later, more ornately detailed models, and differences are particularly notable on the grille and in the lack of any type of side trim on fenders or doors/quarterpanels. Note also the fixed trafficators and upturned license plate mount/lighting pod. Front bumper fit is clearly off, but the car does appear to be complete.

Note also the split rear window setup and small slit taillights. The interior is especially interesting and differs most noticeably from later models in its central speedometer and dual glove box layout. The steering wheel is also unique to early cars, and though a bit yellowed and dirty, off-white Bakelite knobs, dash trim and steering wheel rim have been preserved in relatively good condition, probably with much credit due to relatively mild subarctic sun.

No engine bay shots are provided unfortunately, and the seller’s description is just as sparse as the car’s exterior trim. Rare even in Scandinavia, this one will likely stay there and be treated to a good restoration–no B18, overdrive or disc brake swaps, please.

This 1967 Saab 96 has some hail damage and a missing rear bumper, but could be a good candidate for turning into a vintage race or rally car. The 2-stroke and V4 96 overlapped in 1967 and 1968, and the seller does not specify which this car is equipped with, though there really are no “bad” powertrain options in Saabs of this era. Find it here on Craigslist in Golden, Colorado for $3,200. Special thanks to BaT reader Andy S. for this submission.

The seller intended to turn this car into a vintage rally car, but those plans fell through. As it sits the car lacks a rear seat, rear bumper and sports some hail damage and Bondo–all impediments to a would-be concours entrant, but perfectly acceptable for a racecar on a budget, at least as long as it’s structurally solid. The seller believes that both engine and transaxle have been rebuilt, with new axle boots and a replacement exhaust sounding to have been installed by the seller themselves.

Neither the interior nor the engine bay are not photographed, though front seats both appear to be present with their distinctive headrests. At the hands of Erik “On The Roof” Carlsson the 96 took two overall victories at the 1973 and 1976 Swedish rallies, and these early Saabs had many more motorsports victories to their name as well.

Though this example has numerous cosmetic needs, the already completed mechanical work may pay dividends. Even if not used as a rally car, a good set of studded tires could make this into a fun winter beater with relatively little work.