1967 Volvo 122S Two-Door Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Enthusiasts who immediately imagine boxy 1970s designs when they hear the name “Volvo” might be surprised to learn upon first look that the 122 is, in fact, a Volvo design. The car, also known as the Amazon, has a rather pleasing and rounded look to it, not unlike some American cars of the early 1950s.  

Production on the 122/Amazon commenced in Sweden in 1956 in tandem with the aging PV544, but it took three years for the car to be introduced in the United States (as the 122S) at the 1959 New York International Auto Show. The 122S was a considerable advance over the 544, with far greater interior room and better outward visibility. The B18 (and later B20) engines, while not powerhouses, were bulletproof and able to easily travel hundreds of thousands of miles without a rebuild. A three-speed manual and four-speed manual transmission with optional overdrive were available, along with an automatic transmission. Available body styles consisted of a two-door sedan, a four-door sedan, and a wagon.  

Since, as late as the 1960s, dealerships with leftover new cars sometimes titled them in the year they were sold, this Volvo 122S is a 1966 model but was titled as a ’67. 

Highlights 

• Finished in British Racing Green paint with gray/black dash, brown leather/vinyl door trim, gray cloth front seats, gray carpet, and brown leather/vinyl rear seats 

• Powered by a 1.8 liter four-cylinder B18 engine rated at 95 hp and 107 lb-ft of torque 

• Dual SU horizontal carburetors 

• Four-speed manual transmission with M41 electric overdrive 

• 15 inch Panosport extra-lightweight wheels 

• New Hankook Ventus 195/55R16V tires (2024) 

• Upgrades/maintenance in 2020-2021 included: 

  • New headlights and dimmer switch 

  • Rewiring backup lights 

  • New starter relay 

  • New clutch slave cylinder 

  • New outer tie rod 

• Upgrades/maintenance in 2015-2016 included: 

  • Car repainted  

  • Engine cleaned 

  • Valve cover cleaned, painted, and new gasket 

  • Starter button installed 

  • New headliner 

  • New dash cover 

  • New battery 

  • New windshield interior trim 

  • New side mirrors 

  • New dome light 

  • New brake master cylinder 

  • New radio antenna 

  • New thermostat 

  • Rust inhibitor and undercoating applied 

• Product plate (13244 VF) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Passenger car 

  • 3 – Two-door 

  • 4 – Export to USA and Canada 

  • 4 – M40 four-speed manual gearbox 

  • V – Left-hand drive 

  • F – 1966 model year  

• Original paint/exterior decodes as: 

  • Color 80-1 – Graphite Gray 

  • Upholstery 420-532 – Dark Red 

Features 

• Two-door coupe 

• Integral all-welded steel body 

• Passenger compartment surrounded with boxed steel members 

• Independent front suspension 

• Solid rear axle  

• Padded dashboard and sun visors 

• Passenger grab bar on dash  

• Dash instrumentation: 120 mph speedometer (horizontal needle) and fuel level 

• Below-dash instrumentation: Water temperature, oil pressure, and battery 

• Headlight beam and directional signal warning lights 

• Variable instrument lighting 

• Separate interior and map reading lights 

• Two-speed electric windshield wipers and windshield washers 

• Thermostatically controlled heater and defroster system with two-speed electric blower and integrated air duct to rear seat 

• Sony AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth (currently disconnected) 

• Door pockets 

• Front vent windows 

• Pop-out rear windows 

• Seat belts 

• Pulldown center arm rest in rear 

• Automatic back-up lights 

• Wheelbase: 102.5 inches 

• Overall length: 175 inches 

• Height: 59.25 inches 

• Width: 65.75 inches 

• Curb weight: 2,360 pounds 

• Zero to 60 mph: 14.9 seconds 

• Top speed: 100 mph 

• 24 mpg 

• Original base price was $2,795 (about $26,322 today) 

• Current Commonwealth of Massachusetts inspection sticker 

Known Imperfections 

• The lighter was converted to a four-way flasher, but it does not work 

• Windshield seal leaks 

• Exterior windshield trim has multiple dents 

• Small stain on passenger seat 

• Small dents and corrosion on chrome bumpers 

• Hole in the rear just under the license plate 

• Heavy paint flaking on driver’s side front fender, exposing rust underneath 

• Paint scraped under side trim on driver’s side front fender 

• Paint bubbles on both front fenders 

• Previous owner added 123GT fender nameplates 

• Front dome light cover is missing 

• Typical corrosion on the underside 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack and four-way lug wrench 

• Volvo rubber floor mats 

• Schumacher battery charger 

• Jumper cables 

• New set of Hella driving lights ready to install on existing brackets with wiring on front bumper 

• New spare parts, including tachometer, fuel pump, and water pump 

• Original side mirrors 

• Three sets of keys 

• Set of 1966 Massachusetts license plates (No. 59808) 

• Car cover 

• Extensive service records 

Ownership History 

This 1967 Volvo 122S Two-Door Coupe was originally purchased in Portland, Oregon, and spent most of its life in California before being sold and relocating to Massachusetts in 2016. It has been consistently garaged and wears a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts inspection sticker.