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.
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.
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.
