1957 Volvo "Amason" (122 B16) LHD For Sale

Please note: The actual odometer reading will be stated later.

Thought to be one of the very early VOLVO 122 4-Door Saloon cars ever built, she is a 1957 model with 4-speed Manual on the floor and the original matching numbers B16 Engine (1583cc); the VIN and Engine numbers are available on request.

The car is totally original - complete with the two-tone Black body with Grey roof paint and Grey cloth upholstery to the interior. Naturally, she is a LHD car.

Apparently, due to the dispute with a German motor-cycle manufacturer, VOLVO were NOT PERMITTED to use the name “AMAZON” but agreement was reached that they could use a revised spelling badge for cars built for the domestic market – this lady wears her gold lettering script; “AMASON” on the front fenders and left-side of where the registration number plate is normally located – there are no “122” badges to be seen anywhere – just the VOLVO lettering on the front of the bonnet.

This car was until very recently a lifetime one-owner car, purchased when new by a VOLVO employee in Sweden - who subsequently went to work for BMC in the UK, then GM-Holden in Australia and finally for GM-Chevrolet in South Africa until his retirement. Throughout, wherever he went, his beloved VOLVO went with him. One of my colleagues has known this car for some 30-years now and no matter how he tried, the owner would not sell – he recently passed and left the car to a family member who is now selling.

This beautiful car has been extremely well preserved, and is in excellent running condition, but has never been restored. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a piece of motoring history – I seriously doubt that you will be able to find another original, rust free, un-modified example on the open market today, these are great “driving machines” and once you have lived with one you will never forget the experience. I’m not open to offers, and please don’t respond unless you want to buy her – tire kickers of the world please unite and take your game elsewhere.

Per usual, I offer a comprehensive service of delivery globally, but in this instance the purchase price of GBP 14, 000 only includes the insured one-car container delivery to Rotterdam – you are liable for the additional costs of 7% Import Tariff and the Clearing and Forwarding charges upon arrival.

You are welcome to call me anytime within reason on UK Mobile number +44-the details below.

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