Highlights
- Built as a competitive classic rally car with class-winning history
- Osselli-rebuilt engine producing approximately 135bhp
- Comes with brand new 2,100cc Osselli engine ready to be installed
- Extensive spares package included
The Appeal
The Volvo Amazon is revered among enthusiasts for its robust build quality, timeless design, and performance potential when properly modified, Despite the car's clearly executive-oriented lines and rather upfront appearance, it was a fabulous candidate for rallying - a stiff chassis, perky character and rock-solid engineering all making for a formidable vehicle on the circuit.
This particular 1967 example is a true purpose-built classic rally car with genuine competition pedigree. Originally a 121 model that was professionally converted into rally specification by Rudspeed - a renowned Volvo tuner back in the 1960s - this Amazon has continued its development under the current ownership of approximately 20 years.
Having been a competitive class leader in classic rallying behind this Amazon's wheel, the vendor is now hanging up his gloves - and has thus provided an excellent opportunity for the enthusiast who fancies themselves on the track. We're sure you'll agree that this is a classic you shouldn't let pass you by!
This particular 1967 example is a true purpose-built classic rally car with genuine competition pedigree. Originally a 121 model that was professionally converted into rally specification by Rudspeed - a renowned Volvo tuner back in the 1960s - this Amazon has continued its development under the current ownership of approximately 20 years.
Having been a competitive class leader in classic rallying behind this Amazon's wheel, the vendor is now hanging up his gloves - and has thus provided an excellent opportunity for the enthusiast who fancies themselves on the track. We're sure you'll agree that this is a classic you shouldn't let pass you by!
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1967
- The DVLA records 6 former keepers
- In current ownership for approximately 20 years
- Originally tuned by Rudspeed, a renowned 1960s Volvo specialist
- Built specifically as a classic rally car by the previous owner
- Has a history of competitive class-leading performance in classic rallying
- UK registered with registration number HPO131C
- Right-hand drive example
The Condition
- Finished in a handsome French Grey livery
- Some signs of bubbling on the driver side door
- Chrome appears in good condition, having been re-chromed by the owner over the years
- Fitted with Minilite wheels
- Rally-specific setup including Brantz timer and double odometer
- Interior roll cage installed
- Functional, stripped back "rally" interior with replaced driver and passenger seats
- Not presented as a show car - has always been used as intended for rallying
The Mechanics
- 1,950cc B20 4-cylinder engine
- Originally a Rudspeed-tumed 1,800cc B16 that was later rebuilt by Osselli
- Manual transmission with 5 gears including overdrive
- Features gas-flowed big valve head and large valves
- Fast road cam installed
- Twin SU carburettors, carefully tuned and jetted for performance
- Approximately 135bhp output
- Lowered progressive Eibach springs
- Upgraded dampers
- Limited slip differential
- Electronic ignition and new brake servo
- Comes with a brand new 2,100cc Osselli engine with the same head treatment
- Additional upgrades waiting to be installed include:
- Lightweight flywheel
- Dense core radiator
- High flow fan
- Uprated overdrive unit
- Extensive spares package included from a cannibalized 2L Amazon
- Fitted with a bespoke high-capacity aluminium fuel tank with foam filling, relocated to the rear bulkhead for improved safety
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