B20 engine rebuilt with 109 hp from Volvo 140 series
Recent upgrade to Koni shock absorbers (March 2025)
Complete restoration of engine wiring harness (2024)
Registered in France with matching serial numbers
The appeal
The Amazon is a cornerstone of the Swedish brand's history. The first car to introduce the brand to the entire European market, the P121 used American styling lines, rock-solid build quality and impressive performance to create a truly enduring car - an instant classic on its release, and one that has become prized by enthusiasts to this day.
The key to the Volvo brand has always been pure endurance, and the P121 really introduced that to the rest of the world. A hugely influential machine if ever there was one, especially considering what its larger siblings achieved on the rally track.
This excellent 1966 example is fitted with a larger B20 engine that underwent a complete rebuild in 2018, and a well-documented history, a valid MOT and some gentle, sympathetic upgrades combine to offer a genuine classic car ready for the lucky buyer. image.png3.35 MB
History and Documents
First registered on 12 April 1966
The valuation report states that the car has had "5 previous registered owners, according to the Histovec register"
Oldest MOT certificate dates back to April 2014
The first invoices date back to June 2016
Valued on 19 October 2021 (at 01,947 km)
In the hands of the current owner since 27 July 2022 (at 03.727 km)
Last roadworthiness test on 17 February 2025, which it passed with minor defects
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