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- Today, #Volvo struggles with enough reliability and recall concerns that buyers who love the Swedish brand's reputation for safety should probably do a bit more research before jumping into an expensive purchase. But once upon a time, Volvo built cars that were known for being safe, sporty, and reliable enough to drive millions of miles needing little more than an oil change every now and then.
Collectors have begun recognizing the Volvo #122S, sold to the rest of the world under the Amazon nameplate, as a simple yet satisfying car that delivers a metric ton of smiles per gallon.
In this video, HotCars automotive journalist Michael Van Runkle takes out a 122S wagon with the venerable B20 engine to discover whether the rising values on the used market truly hold up to reality.
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Volvo Amazon was my first car and only car as of today. The wagons are definetly rarer, especially with that b20 motor that makes the car relatively snappy with the dual carbs. Good stuff!
My first car was a 64 122 wagon. Loved it, could turn on a dime...loved the long travel of the gear shift. Sold it for a 68 VW...big mistake. Also had a P1800. Volvos are great cars...at least the old ones...
I had several of these cars back in the day. They were great handling, easy to work on for a neophyte mechanic, very reliable, and got lots of attention. You should push the choke in as soon as you start moving, otherwise you'll be running the engine much too rich which will soot up the plugs and burn too much gas. As far as AC goes, you have the vent windows which can be aimed right at your face. As noted elsewhere, these cars had a very successful career in rallying and are still raced quite competitively, albeit with the right mods.
My first car 122s, B20 engine, 1970, green, plenty rusty, especially around the headlights and front fenders
Had a '68 2dr with a B18 running twin SUs and an overdrive. Stunning car, smooth engine (much quieter than the one in the video), comfortable, easy to drive and easily able to keep up with modern traffic.
It was too nice an example to be used as little as it was so I sold it on... I regret that but I've seen pictures that suggest it's being looked after by an enthusiast
A pointer to driving thees old cars. Put the hands in the 10 to 2 o'clock position. Do not do 9 and 3 as it will jiggle around. Serious braking is done by pressing hard on the pedal and downshifting. The engine helps...a lot, more so in cars without the brake booster.
Body roll is not a problem in old Volvos as long as you feel that your tiers are not skidding. The good thing is the steering on the Amazon, it literally feels like you have your hands on the pavement while driving....lots of feedback.
I learned to drive in a 63 two door. Fabulous cars. Mine had the older "flying wedge" steering wheel. When set up properly and in good condition they are actually pretty sporty. They were very successful rally cars in the day.
The high beam switch on the floor is for the North American market. It is on the column in Europe. Old American cars had the switch on the floor
yea it was a legal regulation in north America
The car from my childhood. Thanks for the drive.
I had one like this years ago, she was my daily.I still regret to have sold it
That would have made a fine safe practical family and dog car back in the day. Solid build.
Nice video! I have a 1964 volvo p210 with the exact same drivetrain as your amazon hgv. She's definitely a screamer at 60mph since I don't have an od gearbox installed. Also the choke doesn't have to be operated in warm weather if the carbs are adjusted properly, consider checking that out. Otherwise nice video, cheers from sweden!
Thanks for the kind words!
Ive have a 122s wagon with b20 and a m41overdrive with 234000 miles bought ln 1977 3rd owner great camper❤😅😅😅
Re the Volvo Amazon wagon the shifter hits the dash bc the bronze bushing in the trans cover is worn. It shouldn’t hit the dash. This is a common issue on the m40 trans cover.
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The lack of rubber on your pedals typically tell the difference between 27k, 127k, or more. Also, the wipers get more wobbly as well.
The Volvo Amazon are very strong cars, compared to the other car m akers
Voiture incroyable j'adore les vieilles volvo !
Oui! C'est vrai.
Decent video. HP numbers for the 2.0 is off on the low side check Wikipedia. Factory should have a front sway bar. Volvo got the patent on the shoulder harness seat belt and gave it away to save lives. Should Idle perfectly after a minute with the choke off and you were down on power driving with it on while warm.
I WISHD ID HAD SOME DAY 2 AMAZON WAGONS
You look like Alexander Supertramp from his bus photo
Nothing wrong with these cars. I n the Netherlands they were used daily because they run on liquefied gas which is almost 3x cheaper than petrol and they used to be exempt from road tax due to their age.
Well the, the clutch is heavy. Going to fast through a corner is dangerous
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This review lacks a good driver