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Description
This Volvo Amazon Sport was purchased new by Gunnar Atterbrink on April 15, 1965, in Lindesberg. The car is equipped with the sporty 86 hp engine, twin carburetors (now a single carburetor), and a 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Gunnar lived in Frövi and drove the car sparingly, only a few thousand kilometers per year. He was meticulous about maintenance and had all servicing carried out at Folkes Bilverkstad in Frövi, as documented in the service book. During his ownership, the car was kept in an unheated garage for eleven years.
On March 11, 1976, the car was inherited by Gunnar's niece Ewa Atterbrink, who together with her husband brought the Amazon to Stockholm. There it was kept in a heated garage for twelve years and used as a family car, mainly on weekends and for trips in central and southern Sweden. The family also made several vacation trips down through Europe, including to Germany, Austria, the former Yugoslavia, and Italy. The Amazon proved to be a reliable traveling companion, even on the steep Alpine roads of Austria. On the German autobahns, the overdrive came in very handy. Throughout this period, the family continued to care for the car diligently, with servicing and repairs carried out at the same workshop in Frövi that Gunnar had used.
On July 15, 1982, the twin carburetors were replaced with a single carburetor, in part to simplify the inspection process. Over the years, the exhaust system was also replaced, and toward the end of the 1980s new side mirrors, a car radio, and a tow hitch were fitted. Otherwise, the owners recall no major repairs.
In 1987, the family moved to a house in Örebro, where the Amazon was once again kept in an unheated garage. By that time, the car had covered approximately 174,410 km. The family had acquired a newer car, and the Amazon was therefore used less and less. The last inspection was carried out on February 5, 1990, and on June 26, 1991, the car was taken off the road entirely.
Since then, the Amazon has remained in the garage, where it was stored until October 2026. The odometer now reads 206,880 km. Four older winter tires are included loose with the car.
This is an Amazon with an unusually long and unbroken ownership history, cared for by the same family across two generations. From its delivery in 1965, through the family's vacation trips across Europe, to its long period of garage storage, the car has been preserved with its history intact.
On March 11, 1976, the car was inherited by Gunnar's niece Ewa Atterbrink, who together with her husband brought the Amazon to Stockholm. There it was kept in a heated garage for twelve years and used as a family car, mainly on weekends and for trips in central and southern Sweden. The family also made several vacation trips down through Europe, including to Germany, Austria, the former Yugoslavia, and Italy. The Amazon proved to be a reliable traveling companion, even on the steep Alpine roads of Austria. On the German autobahns, the overdrive came in very handy. Throughout this period, the family continued to care for the car diligently, with servicing and repairs carried out at the same workshop in Frövi that Gunnar had used.
On July 15, 1982, the twin carburetors were replaced with a single carburetor, in part to simplify the inspection process. Over the years, the exhaust system was also replaced, and toward the end of the 1980s new side mirrors, a car radio, and a tow hitch were fitted. Otherwise, the owners recall no major repairs.
In 1987, the family moved to a house in Örebro, where the Amazon was once again kept in an unheated garage. By that time, the car had covered approximately 174,410 km. The family had acquired a newer car, and the Amazon was therefore used less and less. The last inspection was carried out on February 5, 1990, and on June 26, 1991, the car was taken off the road entirely.
Since then, the Amazon has remained in the garage, where it was stored until October 2026. The odometer now reads 206,880 km. Four older winter tires are included loose with the car.
This is an Amazon with an unusually long and unbroken ownership history, cared for by the same family across two generations. From its delivery in 1965, through the family's vacation trips across Europe, to its long period of garage storage, the car has been preserved with its history intact.
Free history (3)
Technical data
Year
1965/1965
Registration date
1965-04-15
Mileage
06880 km
Registration Number
ESK062
Chassis Number
118770
Kw / hp
66 / 90
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Vinyl
Colour
White
Condition
-
Mechanical condition
The engine has been started using an external fuel tank. It sounds just as a B18 should. Beyond that, we do not know much about the mechanical condition, as the car has not been road tested since the pedals are stuck.
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Interior condition
See photos.
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Exterior condition
See photos.
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General condition
A great project for the winter months in the garage. The car feels largely untouched. Could be ready by spring.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Fordonsstatus: Avställd 1991-06-26
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1965-04-15 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1965-04-15
Senast godkända besiktning: 1990-02-05
Besiktigad tom: 1992-02-29
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Ja
Antal ägare: 2
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1965-04-15 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1965-04-15
Senast godkända besiktning: 1990-02-05
Besiktigad tom: 1992-02-29
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Ja
Antal ägare: 2
Facts about the model
The Volvo Amazon 122S was a popular car manufactured between 1956 and 1970. It was a mid-size family car developed by the Swedish automaker Volvo. The Amazon 122S had a four-cylinder engine producing 86 horsepower and a top speed of approximately 160 kmh.
The car got its name "Amazon" from an internal competition held at Volvo, where it won due to its fantastic performance. The 122S was one of the first cars to feature seat belts as standard equipment, making it a very safe car for its time.
The car got its name "Amazon" from an internal competition held at Volvo, where it won due to its fantastic performance. The 122S was one of the first cars to feature seat belts as standard equipment, making it a very safe car for its time.
Location and viewing Information
Location: Västerås Klas bil och Del
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Nisse Brandt
+46 707 50 89 99
nisse@bilwebauctions.se
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Nisse Brandt
+46 707 50 89 99
nisse@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
Collection must take place before: 2026-11-04.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
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