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Volvo 121 Amazon B18 — 1965

Unusually well-maintained and beautiful Amazon. Additionally, it has only been driven 168,000 km and has remained in the same owner's family for 56 years, from 1967 to 2023.

Jens Hasselholm
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"A great car to drive. It rolls smoothly without vibrations, squeaks, or rattles. The engine revs nicely, the gears shift flawlessly, and the brakes work well. A perfect holiday car for those who want to take a long trip in a classic."

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"A great car to drive. It rolls smoothly without vibrations, squeaks, or rattles. The engine revs nicely, the gears shift flawlessly, and the brakes work well. A perfect holiday car for those who want to take a long trip in a classic."

Description

The car was registered in June 1965 but was first put on the road in October 1967. It remained in the same family in Västervik until 2023, with an ownership transfer within the family in August 1994. For the past 30 years, it has been used as a well-kept summer car and has only been driven about 8,000 km in the last 10 years.

Nearly 30 years ago, the car received an exterior refresh with new front fenders and a partial repaint in its original slate blue color. The car is complete and well-preserved in its unrestored original condition, but the paint below the waistline is not perfect (while the upper sections are in good condition). There are small cracks in the paint, particularly on the right rear fender, as well as scratches, stone chips, and touch-ups on the lower sections if inspected closely.

The overall condition, both inside and out, aligns well with the total mileage of 167,000 km (the odometer has rolled over once). Technically, the car is in excellent condition—everything works, it has been recently serviced, and it has new tires. A true pleasure to drive.

Technical data

  • Year
    1965/1965 
  • Registration date
    1965-06-22 
  • Mileage
    67784 km 
  • Kw / hp
    55 / 75 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Vinyl 
  • Colour
    Grey 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    A pleasant driving experience from a technical perspective. The steering is tight with no play. The engine runs smoothly. The clutch and gearbox feel good. Brakes work well.

    Good heating and a functioning fan. No significant issues to note.

  • Interior condition:

    The interior is complete and well-preserved. The seats, door panels, dashboard, and headliner are all original and in good condition. There is the usual crack in the dashboard upholstery (a new one costs 1,200 SEK). New floor mats have been installed.

    The only remark is sun-bleached and cracked upholstery at the top of the rear seat—see photo.

  • Exterior condition:

    Unrestored original condition with an older repaint that still looks good. Some touch-ups on the lower sections, but no damage.

  • General condition:

    The car looks great, in well-maintained, user-friendly condition, with no visible rust. It is also a pleasure to drive. A beautiful overall impression that sparks desire.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 1994-08-01 (Konvert)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1965-06-22 (typbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1965-06-22
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-05-08
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 4

Facts about the model

The Volvo Amazon was introduced in the mid-1950s and became a sales success, remaining in production until 1970. The model received numerous awards for its beautiful design. It was durable and easy to drive, which makes it still enjoyable to own and drive today.

This particular example features the design updates introduced for this model year. These improvements included new, more comfortable seats, a modernized upholstery, a redesigned grille and trunk handle, new silver wheels with cooling holes, and more modern hubcaps—some of the key enhancements for the 1965 model year.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Bohus

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Jens Hasselholm
+46 735-58 31 31
jens@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2025-03-06.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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