Show all images
View video

Volvo Amazon 121 B16 — 1958

A very well-preserved example of the first generation of the iconic Amazon. The car is in excellent driving condition and has had only seven owners.

Sture Hernerud
Besiktningsman
Send message
Christoffer Ahlborg
Case manager
Send message

"It’s rare to have the opportunity to document such a fine Amazon with an impressive 67 years behind it."

COUNTDOWN
CURRENT BID
15 MAJ 11:10
57 000SEK
LOT NUMBER
LOCATION
18199
HÄRNÖSAND
ESTIMATED VALUE
RESERVE PRICE
110 - 130 000 SEK
Not reached
PLACE YOUR BID (MINIMUM 58 000 SEK)
Non deductable VAT
SEK
Auction fee: 5% or min. 2900 SEK (incl VAT)
BID HISTORY
28646
09 MAJ 23:00
57 000 SEK
34748
09 MAJ 17:59
47 000 SEK
LOGIN TO PLACE BIDS
You need an account and be logged in to place bids.
Tip and share
Sture Hernerud
Inspector
Send message
Christoffer Ahlborg
Case manager
Send message

"It’s rare to have the opportunity to document such a fine Amazon with an impressive 67 years behind it."

Description

A fine and well-restored Amazon, retaining all the hallmark features of the model. The split handle on the trunk and the grille design are completely original, as are the chrome trim pieces beneath the side windows. The side mirrors, of the so-called Albert type, are aftermarket additions and show some minor blemishes.

The current owner has had the car for ten years, and the original purchase receipt from 1958 is still preserved. Other historical documentation is missing. The chassis number matches the registration certificate.

Technical data

  • Year
    1958/1958 
  • Registration date
    1958-10-24 
  • Mileage
    82243 km 
  • Registration Number
    CTR297 
  • Chassis Number
    13017 
  • Kw / hp
    44 / 60 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Textile 
  • Colour
    Black / White  

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The car starts easily and drives well. The engine idles smoothly and evenly. The four-speed gearbox, introduced in the autumn of 1958, operates without issue. Clutch and brakes function excellently, though there is some scraping from one of the front brake drums. All instruments work except for the clock. The dipped beam relay is acting up, but the owner plans to address the issue.

  • Interior condition:

    A truly fine and well-preserved original interior. The fabric headliner and door panels show minor discoloration due to condensation. All interior components appear to be original. The driver's seat backrest has been repaired. There is minor wear on the headliner between the rear side window and the rear window. The carpets have been replaced with high-quality material. The dashboard is intact and in good condition, retaining all original switches, as well as the factory-installed radio cover and clock (though the clock is non-functional).

    The front two-point seatbelts are in good condition. The engine bay is clean and tidy, with the original hood hinges still in place. However, the hood spring has lost some tension and has been discreetly reinforced with a modern spring tensioner.

    The luggage compartment is clean and intact, featuring an older-style spare tire. The original jack and hubcap removal tools are included, along with extra keys.

  • Exterior condition:

    A stylish color combination, repainted long ago in the original colors. The paint is in typical condition for a car of this age, with some minor imperfections—see photos. There is some limited rust at the bottom edge of the left front door. Otherwise, the car has been well repaired and thoroughly rustproofed. Sills and wheel arches are in good condition with no issues.

  • General condition:

    A fine Amazon in excellent driving condition that turns heads wherever it goes.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2025-04-13
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1958-10-24 (typbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1958-10-24
Senast godkända besiktning: 2016-08-12
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 7

Owner's comment

After ten years, it’s time to let this gem move on to make room in the garage for new projects.

Facts about the model

The current owner has had the car for ten years, and the original purchase receipt from 1958 is still preserved. Other historical documentation is missing. The chassis number matches the registration certificate.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Härnösand

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

Sture Hernerud

sture.hernerud@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2025-05-29.

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

Auction information

General information about the condition of the vehicles .
  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
  • During the auction days information about a vehicle may be updated up to the day before the auction ends. When you bid at the end of the auction period - and also if you have made an earlier bid - we therefore ask you to read the descriptions carefully, in case something has been changed due to new information.
Important to know before placing your bids!
  • Once you have called in an item and the reservation price is reached we want you to deposit the entire purchase amount into our client funds account before retrieval can take place.
  • When you need to retrieve a called in object we want you to examine it carefully. If you consider that the item does not match our description you do not need to complete the purchase. In this case the deposited purchase sum and the entry fee are refunded.
  • If you do not examine the item on the spot the call charge will be debited, but you do not have to complete the deal.
  • If you make the entire purchase exclusively at a distance you have 14 days to cancel, but must return the item at your own expense.
  • Your shipping costs and other costs are not reimbursed when the right of withdrawal is exercised. Swedish court applies.
  • For items that have not been collected within 14 days storage costs may be charged.

Thank you for following our auctions!

We will send you an email when bidding starts.


STÄNG

Tack för visat intresse, du kommer nu få nyheter och information om kommande auktioner.

STÄNG