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Volvo Amazon 121 B18 — 1961

An Amazon in somewhat rough but usable condition. Definitely has restoration potential, or you could just drive it as it is after inspection.

Peter Forslund
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"An Amazon with an engine swap from B16 to B18, making it noticeably livelier. Quite a bit of rust to take care of for those who want to restore it."

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13 NOV 11:10
21 000SEK
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18886
ODENSBACKEN/ÖREBRO
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45 - 55 000 SEK
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Peter Forslund
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"An Amazon with an engine swap from B16 to B18, making it noticeably livelier. Quite a bit of rust to take care of for those who want to restore it."

Description

A car that appears to have spent most of its years in the Närke region. The low mileage is unlikely to be accurate, as the odometer may have rolled over one or more times. The engine has been replaced with the more powerful B18 along with the corresponding 4-speed gearbox. The car was inspected in March 2025, with remarks for rust in the outer/inner sills, but nothing else. This issue has not been repaired, so the car currently has a driving ban and is deregistered. The car runs well on the road, and the brakes function satisfactorily.

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Technical data

  • Year
    1961/1961 
  • Registration date
    1961-10-24 
  • Mileage
    37054km 
  • Registration Number
    GKD940 
  • Chassis Number
    88982 
  • Kw / hp
    55 / 75 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Vinyl 
  • Colour
    Brown 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Engine, gearbox, and brakes all feel fine. It’s unclear if anything has been done to the B18 engine. All instruments are working. The fan only runs at the lowest speed.

  • Interior condition:

    Interior is intact but dirty. The headliner is in good condition and not sagging. Door panels and carpets are in usable condition. The trunk is dirty but the mat is fairly intact. The panel underneath the trunk lid is hanging loose.

  • Exterior condition:

    There is quite a bit of rust and touch-up work. Rust on the wheel arches, rear wells under the rear fenders, and several other rusty spots. Most of it appears to be surface rust, but this cannot be guaranteed. All lighting equipment is functional and in usable condition. Stone chip in the windshield.

  • General condition:

    For those interested, there’s definitely room for improvement with this car. Quite a bit of rust repair and paintwork needed for the picky buyer, but with a bit of tinkering and an inspection, the car can be made roadworthy in its current condition.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2025-10-26
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1961-10-24 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1961-10-24
Senast godkända besiktning: 2020-06-17
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 10

Facts about the model

The Volvo Amazon, or Volvo 120 Series, was introduced in 1956 and quickly became popular. By 1961, the model was already well established, featuring a modern design, spacious interior, and various engine options, including a 1.6-liter engine. The car emphasized safety and offered innovative features for its time, contributing to Volvo’s reputation as a manufacturer of safe vehicles. The Amazon was sold in large numbers both in Sweden and internationally, and it also participated in motorsport, which further boosted its popularity. Production continued into the 1970s, and today the model is regarded as a beloved classic.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Odensbacken/Örebro

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

Peter Forslund
+46 705 34 79 00
peter.forslund@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2025-11-27.

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

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