This 1967 Volvo 1800S has been sitting for many years, and is now offered as what seems to be a non-running but largely complete project. The seller admits to “some rust around the edges,” but insists that the car is overall pretty solid. They provide a few photos of the car from underneath, but nothing detailed enough to gauge the extent of corrosion. Provided it checks out in person however, the car could make a lot of sense for restoration. Find it here on Craigslist in Campbell, California for $3k. Special thanks to BaT reader E4thtifl for this submission. Says the seller: “Note: car is very dusty from sitting. Driver’s side has dirt/dust in pictures–see passenger side pictures for cleaned-up look.” Unfortunately they seem to have forgotten to include any full-frame shots of the right. They claim that the car is complete however, and for the most part this seems to ring true. Rust repair will be needed, but again, the seller claims that overall the car is pretty solid. A few low-angle shots are provided, and though they do look encouraging, a careful, in-person inspection would be the only way to gauge structural health with any accuracy. Bring an extendable mirror and a heavy magnet. There’s no telling what’s hiding under the floor trash, but the car’s lovely green-faced gauges have survived intact, and switchgear looks to be all there as well. The steering wheel will need restoration however, seats will need new upholstery, and door trim panels appear to be missing. The headliner might clean up well, but will probably need to be replaced if the next owner has perfection in mind. There’s no word on mechanical health, but by the looks of things the engine hasn’t run in years. Hopefully it at least turns freely. Pearl White is the car’s original color according to the ad, over factory code 309-522 (no color name is provided) upholstery which comes up as black on this Volvo restoration parts site. Note that the fitted seats look OEM and are dark brown. Possible option code discrepancies aside, the car is certainly interesting, and hopefully restorable as well.
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