Description
A 1964 Volvo 122 'Amazon' Saloon. In-line 1, 778cc engine mated to a later five-speed Volvo gearbox from a Volvo 240. Just drove a 2 hour trip in September without fault.
Mileage is a typo, it's 106, 000. around 2, 000 miles since the engine rebuild.
Car isn't without fault and needs a little work to bring it up to scratch as with any classic car that's 60 years old. Mechanically it's good, engine runs well and the car drives well.
Rust wise, it's solid underneath and in the arches etc, just a few bits of rust on the bonnet and bootlid, and front and rear panel. spare bonnet and bootlid provided with the car. There is also a repair patch on the rear quarter that has been primed but not painted, i have included a photo of this.
Just had a new alternator and wiring fitted along with a new timing belt, kit provided by brookhouse volvo, new plugs and leads and new fuel float gaskets with new fuel pipe (extra included as spare) New front lights and rubber seals, new carb filters and other service bits.
A few bad points to note as expecting with any 60 year old car:
- the brakes are spongey (i assume they need bleeding).
-The door card has wear in the bottom corner, (can get these from brookhouse volvo)
-indicators not currently working and im not quite up to scratch with electrics. I believe it may need a new indicator switch as i have tested the wiring.
Runs and drives well. MOT and tax exempt.
- The car has had only occasional use over the past five years
- Around 2, 000 miles driven since engine rebuild
- The underside of the car is solid and corrosion-free
- Engine completely rebuilt eight years ago including carburettors, and a Volvo 240 gearbox was fitted
- Many new panels fitted
- Inner sills, outer sills and boot floor replaced
- New headlining
- New windscreen rubbers, front and rear, and new boot seal
- Brakes renovated including copper and flexible brake pipes. New brake servo unit, just need bleeding.
- New back axle coil springs
- New Bosch battery in 2023
Included spares comprise:
- Original gearbox and all fittings to refit
- Spare bonnet
- Spare boot lid and hinges, and a spare rear passenger door.
- Complete prop shaft
- Flywheel and clutch assemblies
- Spare dashboard & cover.
