Classic Volvo 122 S Series

Description for Volvo Other 1965

I'm selling my Volvo 122 S Series, a terrific daily driver and outright glamorous car because I'm moving to from California to Colorado. I'm having my friend handle the sale; he has 40 years as a Volvo mechanic and knows the car well. All questions will be answered by him and he will be in charge of the sale.

NOTE: The sale includes an overdrive transmission that is not yet installed.

This Black 4door 122 has had a body off restoration and paint job. The bumpers were replaced and are in beautiful condition. Lots of new parts went into the reassemble including new door seals & rubber on the windows, the corner wind wing windows, and the windshield. The engine bay and trunk rubber are also new. It has been fully undercoated including the wheel wells. A new locking gas cap and gas filler neck was installed.

The interior has been redone with the stock Volvo red seats and door panel covers; all are in excellent condition. The steering wheel is covered in leather. The headliner and the carpet were also replaced and are lined with sound deadening material.

The rear end trailing arm and body bushings and track bar bushings were replaced with neoprene. The limiting straps were replaced. The pinion seal in the differential was replaced. The entire front cross member has been anodized in silver grey and re-bushed. New steering coupler. New springs & gas shocks all around. The wheels have been anodized in silver. The car has new tires accented with new Volvo "show "center caps. New brakes were installed with new brake calipers & rotors & new steel braided brake lines. The new tires Volvo "show" center caps. The brake and clutch cylinders have been replaced.

The original B18 engine has been replaced with a B20 engine that has a slight cam modification for better pickup & speed. It has a new aluminum valve cover and an aluminum radiator for optimum cooling. The fuel pump is new. The distributor has been rebuilt. At the same time the entire clutch assembly was replaced along with new u- jointsand drive shaft balancing. Also replaced were the motor mounts, hoses, oil pressure sender, choke cables, the carburetors (after extensive overhaul), and the exhaust with performance header pipes. The entire exhaust was replaced from front through to the rear, capped of with a chrome tail cap.

The generator has been replaced and rewired with an alternator & regulator system for better charging. The fuel tank sending unit is new.The motor has been timed and tuned to start and run fast. There are no leaks of oils or coolant and the hoses and clamps are new or excellent and the hydraulic hoes have been replaced.

There is a hair line crack in the windshield. The car is completely rust free. This gorgeous car comes with the removable roof rack, and Volvo radio. BUYER MUST ARRANGE FOR TRANSPORT.