Volvo Amazon 121 (1966)
Highlights
- In the current owner’s possession for around 12 years
- Engine rebuilt and replaced with a B20 block in place of the original B18, along with various performance upgrades
- Three sets of wheels included with the sale
- According to the seller, the rocker panels are in very good condition, as the car has never been exposed to snow
The appeal
The Volvo Amazon 121 is one of Sweden’s most iconic great classics—a model that pairs Scandinavian toughness with genuine driving enjoyment. The two-door version, with its clean lines and lively character, has long been popular with enthusiasts who appreciate both its road manners and its timeless charm.
This 1966 example, finished in a grey-blue with black upholstery, has been in the care of its current owner since 2014. Prior to that, the car is said to have been stored on jack stands for eight years. Since being acquired, significant mechanical work has reportedly been carried out, mainly centered on an engine upgrade and improvements to the suspension. The bodywork is said to retain its original paint, and since the car was bought in Marseille and—according to the seller—has never been exposed to snow, it appears to have been exceptionally well preserved. This Amazon thus presents as a mechanically well-sorted car, ready to be enjoyed on the road.
Key information
The Volvo Amazon 121 is one of Sweden’s most iconic great classics—a model that pairs Scandinavian toughness with genuine driving enjoyment. The two-door version, with its clean lines and lively character, has long been popular with enthusiasts who appreciate both its road manners and its timeless charm.
This 1966 example, finished in a grey-blue with black upholstery, has been in the care of its current owner since 2014. Prior to that, the car is said to have been stored on jack stands for eight years. Since being acquired, significant mechanical work has reportedly been carried out, mainly centered on an engine upgrade and improvements to the suspension. The bodywork is said to retain its original paint, and since the car was bought in Marseille and—according to the seller—has never been exposed to snow, it appears to have been exceptionally well preserved. This Amazon thus presents as a mechanically well-sorted car, ready to be enjoyed on the road.
Key information
- Shown mileage: 40,979 km
- Country of registration: France
- Technical inspection: expired (October 2025)
- Technical specifications: 2.0-liter four-cylinder B20 gasoline engine, four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
- Documents: French collection registration card with reported serial-number matching; recent invoices available
Details
- Original B18 engine replaced by a rebuilt B20, equipped with a D-camshaft, balanced connecting rods, and balanced pistons
- Installation of twin SU RS6 carburetors, along with a 4-into-1 exhaust manifold and a new exhaust system
- Upgraded anti-roll bar and Bilstein shock absorbers installed
- New fuel tank
- Rebuilt clutch, with replacement of the master cylinder and slave cylinders
- Fitting of a Jaeger tachometer and a wood steering wheel
- Installation of Cibié fog lights and long-range headlights
- Three sets of wheels included:
- Steel wheels with Vredestein 195/65 tires;
- Minilite alloy wheels with Vredestein 195/60 tires;
- Original wheels fitted with new tires
- Steel wheels with Vredestein 195/65 tires;
- Original paint with a few small dents; the seller indicates polishing is likely needed
- Left rear wing repaired and repainted following an accident
- Floor mats replaced
- Dashboard trim cracked; the replacement part has been purchased but not yet installed
- Ball-joint boots need replacement; the parts have already been bought but are not yet fitted
- According to the seller, the car has never been exposed to snow and the rocker panels are in very good condition
- The vehicle is said to have been stored on jack stands for eight years before being acquired by the current owner in 2014
- The seller states that the car offers very good road manners
