Highlights

Rare ‘Royal’ LWB model
One owner since UK import
Just 52,087 miles indicated
Torquey 2.9-litre six-cylinder

The Appeal

Coachbuilt by Volvo primarily for diplomatic use, the S90 ‘Royal’ LWB model is a rebadged Volvo 960 with 15cm added into the wheelbase and a high specification bespoke leather interior.

This particular example is even more rare – believed to have been a Swedish diplomatic car used in Japan, thus benefiting from being right hand drive. Presented in excellent condition and with low mileage, this is a fine opportunity to acquire a very distinctive and unusual machine.

The History and Paperwork

Believed to have been built in 1998 / early 1999
First registered in 1999
Very rare – only about 1,100 LWB models were built
Thought to have been used as a diplomatic car in Japan
Imported to the UK in 2020
Owned by the vendor since October 2020
Stored as part of a large private collection since import
No current MOT (it expired in August 2021)

The Interior

Handsome light beige leather upholstery presents very well and seems to be free from notable wear or any rips
Complementary beige carpets and original Volvo overmats in good order
Wood veneer appears to be in fine condition, with no signs of cracking or UV damage we could see
The boot area is finished with dark grey carpet that looks in fine fettle, with no evidence we could discern of staining or damage
Factory radio/cassette system with boot-mounted CD changer
Electric windows and door mirrors
Factory-fitted air-conditioning
Heated, electrically operated front seats with 3-memory function on driver’s side

The Exterior

Subtle silver paintwork, which appears to be in good order, with only minor blemishes
All of the external trim and badging looks to be complete and in fine condition
The light lenses present well, being clear and undamaged
The car rides on original 16” Volvo multi-spoke alloys with Pirelli Cinturato tyres that appear to be in reasonable condition

The Mechanics

A smooth 2.9-litre 24-valve straight-six offers more than 200bhp
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic transmission
The engine bay looks clean and straight, with no signs of leaks we could see
We’re informed by the vendor that the car drives well, with no mechanical issues

Summary

This handsome and luxurious saloon is a true rarity. The S90 ‘Royal’ LWB is one of the rarest and most collectible Volvos from the era. Here we have an example presented in fine overall condition, having been well preserved in a private collection, and showing very low mileage. If you’re after a slice of Swedish splendour, then this could be just the ticket.

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