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1966 Volvo 120-Series Amazon (131-2 Door Coupe)

Lot: 400

Sold for (£): Result to follow
Offered for sale is a 1.8L 1966 Volvo 131 Amazon manual that has been with the current owner for the last 15 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 106 / 135.

Classic Car Auctions says:

54-years old, one former keeper, unrestored and only 15,995 miles...

  • HRH 888D was originally registered on 01/10/1966 to Harry Edwards in Hull
  • Harry had an interest in a Volvo dealership and, with other cars available, HRH was used sparingly
  • In 2005, after 39 years with Harry, our vendors's late husband inherited HRH
  • Of a similar mind, he continued the long held tradition of garaging, cleaning and very little use
  • History file lost in a house fire but retains its original tool kit, radio blank and a copy logbook
  • Quite possibly the lowest mileage, ownership and period-correct Volvo 121 to have been offered for sale in recent years
  • A remarkable find. The proverbial Silver Sixpence in the Christmas Pudding

You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 17th and 26th June. Please contact Richard Greenhalgh on 07948 152 921 / richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail.

The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.

Lot Details

Registration: HRH 888D RHD/LHD: Right Hand Drive
Year: 1966 Engine size: 1.8L
Make: Volvo Odometer reading (miles): 15900
Model: 131 Amazon MOT expiry:
Warranted: No Chassis number: 199884

Vendor Condition Report

Overall: 106 / 135

Exterior

Bodywork: Glass:
Paint: Chrome:
Trim:

Remarks

The Volvo Amazon ‘executive car' was manufactured between 1956 and 1970. Featuring strong articulation front and rear, with slight tail-fins - echoing the transatlantic styling ‘in-vogue' at the time, the Amazon's bodywork was constructed of phosphate-treated steel with heavy use of under-coating and anti-corrosive oil treatments.  The bodywork on HRH appears to be in very good original condition

Interior

Door-cards: Carpets:
Seating: Headlining:
Dashboard: Boot:

Remarks

Delightfully original. The back seat looks as though it has never been sat in!

Engine

Components: Starting:
Appearance: Running:

Remarks

Original Condition. The lively 85bhp 120 series engine outperformed many sports-cars of the time.

Transmission

Gears: Drive-shaft:
Clutch:

Remarks

Four-speed gearbox.

Running Gear

Axles: Chassis:
Suspension: Bearings:
Brakes: Wheels/Tyres:

Remarks

Recently had new front brake callipers fitted.

Electrics

Minor: Major:

Vehicle History

Remarks

The car has been known since new. A devastating house fire in 2008 destroyed some of the history, but the DVLA and Volvo have helped correct this. See the summarised history in the photographs.

About the Condition Report

A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review its condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Every-day useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history