Description
Volvo Amazon Estate 1963
Fully Restored Swedish Classic
A beautifully restored and exceptionally charming 1963 Volvo Amazon Estate, with an interesting history stretching from the USA to Finland and a restoration carried out with great attention to originality and period correctness.
The car was “born” on May 29, 1963, and was originally exported to the United States. In 1967, a Finnish family purchased the car in San Francisco. They returned to Finland in 1970 and brought the Volvo with them, subsequently using it until 1982.
The restoration was undertaken over a number of years. During the initial work, the rusty inner front wheel arches were replaced using panels from another Amazon, and the front floor was repaired. Where possible, replacement sheet metal was installed at the original spot-weld locations, while other weld seams were carefully finished with tin. Once all welding was completed, the entire car was soda blasted. The body was then epoxy primed, followed by professional exterior painting.
Considerable care was taken to ensure that replacement parts were correct for the 1963 model year. The result is a car that retains the character and appearance of an early Amazon while benefiting from a comprehensive restoration.
The car returned to the road in 2014, after approximately 22 years off the road. It was museum inspected and registered in 2015.
Highlights
• 1963 Volvo Amazon Estate
• Originally exported to the USA
• Purchased in San Francisco in 1967 and brought to Finland in 1970
• Body and rust repairs carried out
• Replacement parts selected to match 1963 specification
• Volvo B18 engine, not original engine.
• Restored interior with period-correct appearance
• Excellent classic estate-car practicality
• Back on the road since 2014
• Museum inspected and registered in 2015
This is a particularly appealing example of Volvo's legendary Amazon estate: a practical, elegant Swedish classic with genuine history, extensive restoration work and the unmistakable character of a 1960s Volvo.
A rare opportunity to acquire a properly restored early Volvo Amazon estate with documented history and Finnish ownership heritage.
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Jason Holland
Koskin Import Ltd
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