Highlights

Upgraded to Volvo B20 2-litre engine in 2016
Lots of maintenance and servicing in last 3 years
New Blockley tyres and sandblasted wheels
Recent upgrades including new radiator, battery, and reversing camera
Smart and very usable classic Amazon

The Appeal

Some cars just ooze solidity and reassurance and none more so than Volvo’s 120-Series, known as the ‘Amazon.’ Built to withstand harsh winters and make mincemeat of snow and ice, these are cars for classic touring, historic rallying or simply pootling about and enjoying the comfort.

This 1966 example could do all three, helped along by its upgrade to more pokey 2L B20 power. Looking very pretty in red with a black vinyl interior, it is a very usable and reliable example that benefits from a healthy raft of recent work by the current keeper.

Using parts supplied by Volvo specialists, the car has had recent cosmetic improvements plus work to the clutch system, brakes, new radiator and a water pump. It is said to drive well and looks perfect for winter - and summer - motoring.

The vendor tells us:

“Lovely to drive and gets a welcome smile wherever you travel.. Spacious inside for a classic car and comfortable for long journeys. It is a popular car and always gets waves and smiles wherever it is driven.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 4th January 1966
Six registered keepers
Current keeper since January 2021
Volvo B20 2-litre engine fitted ion 2016
Car correctly re-registered with the DVLA in 2016 as a 2L
Routine servicing including oil changes for engine, gearbox, and rear axle
Comprehensive maintenance history with numerous parts replaced and updated
Various invoices since 2021 from Volvo specialists as shown in photos
Registered as a Historic Vehicle and MOT and tax exempt
Last MOT expired October 2020 with 10,038 miles on test and no advisories
Now showing 12,375 miles in photos
Various spares included as shown in photos
Workshop manual

Recent maintenance during current keeper’s tenure:

Routine servicing including oil for engine/gearbox/rear axle and filters
All bulbs changed
New headlights
Wheels sandblasted and painted
Five new Blockley tyres
Brake fluid changed
Clutch fluid changed
Clutch slave replaced
New radiator and coolant
New fan belt
New battery
Heater matrix stripped and all gaskets renewed
Indicator stalk replaced
Drain rubber replaced
New spark plugs
Starter button fitted
Reversing camera fitted
Underseal checked and wax treatment applied
Coir floor sound proofing replaced with butyl/metal foil which is quieter and warmer
New air filter
Rear brake cylinder replaced
New wiper blades
New twin horns
Front passenger door window runners replaced

The Condition

Attractive car finished in red with good overall condition for age
Paintwork appears to have been resprayed at some point as shown in photos
Some stone chips to top and side panels as shown in photos
Bodywork is very presentable with some localised points to note in photos
These include small areas of bubbling to base of wings, sill edge and doors
Chromework in good order with light patina as shown
Fitted with auxiliary driving lights
Several lights recently renewed and in good order with clear lenses and no reported damage
Underside in good order as shown in photos
Chassis recently checked and undersealed as detailed above
Steel wheels recently sandblasted and painted, presenting well
Fitted with 5 new Blockley tyres
Interior soundproofing upgraded with butyl/metal foil
New wiper blades and twin horns installed
Tidy and well kept black vinly interior with neat original fittings including two-spoke wheel
Some light signs of age inside including crack to dash top and damage to door card as shown

The Mechanics

Upgraded to B20 2L engine in 2016
4spd manual gearbox
Extensive list of recent improvements detailed above
This includes work to clutch, cooling system and brakes
Vendor reports that the car drives very well with no issues

The vendor tells us:

“Car drives really well. Braking is excellent and no pulling to either side. Engine pulls strongly. Heater makes the car warm as toast.”

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