Volvo Amazon: From Rust to Rally

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  • čas přidán 17. 07. 2020
  • Go along for an evening drive with this Volvo Amazon and its owner in the countryside of Central California. The owner originally found the car for sale in the desert deserted with shrubs overgrowing around the car and rust had taken its toll on the chassis. A few years later and many hours of hardwork the car is a beautiful example of what a Rally Spec Volvo Amazon would have looked like back in the 60s.
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Komentáře • 71

  • @Sebastian_George
    @Sebastian_George Před 4 měsíci +2

    The art and music of Volvo from Gothenburg in Sweden, it's so great to see in rest of the world. 🌏🚗🖼🔊🎼🎶🇸🇪😁

  • @vaettra1589
    @vaettra1589 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Absolutely beautiful scenery! And I love the car, an Amazon -66 was my first car.

  • @thomasfarwick9933
    @thomasfarwick9933 Před 2 lety +5

    There is only one thing to say about this car, "Beautiful".

  • @DjLuggy10
    @DjLuggy10 Před 3 lety +7

    My granddad has a 1962 B18 Amazon that has been sitting for over 25 years and I have started fixing it and almost got it running today! It is dirty and full of rat pee but I love it.

    • @Edvin08
      @Edvin08 Před rokem

      Nice. Good luck with the project 😉

    • @ahmiit_
      @ahmiit_ Před 10 měsíci +1

      How is the project going man

  • @Rambo454
    @Rambo454 Před 4 lety +15

    Really beautiful story. Can't wait to restore and get my own 1964 Amazon running!

  • @R32RennSport
    @R32RennSport Před 4 lety +16

    Excellent talent my friend. Such a memorable evening shooting with you. Thank you for sharing my story and my passion. Special mention of my amazing wife who without her support and patience I would have never seen this to the end.

  • @nicklasklar927
    @nicklasklar927 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Love it! Please bring it home to Sweden

  • @JJ-ny9jj
    @JJ-ny9jj Před rokem +1

    I have a Amazon from 1968 same color but with a b20 engine . Great car for the weekends

  • @Chunkerdunkers12
    @Chunkerdunkers12 Před 2 lety +2

    What a gorgeous car. I'd love one. I own a 72 Camaro but people are always shocked when I say I want an Amazon or a 66 Fastback

  • @rodsalvador3608
    @rodsalvador3608 Před 3 lety +6

    Beautiful! The new Petrolicious. I've got an old P1800 that I eventually will restore....someday.

  • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
    @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn Před 2 lety +1

    This shows if you are determined you can accomplish your goal of owning a classic car

  • @M1GWEL
    @M1GWEL Před 2 lety +1

    Great video and lovely looking car. I think You and me are the same when you said you like everything car related including diecast. Well that’s me also 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @SteveLowtwait
    @SteveLowtwait Před 3 lety +3

    A cool car and great automotive passion in a beautifully crafted video is enjoyable to watch.

  • @zadokmotorfreight2423
    @zadokmotorfreight2423 Před 11 měsíci +1

    What a truly beautiful car!

  • @jbfinishingsjellebilliau9054

    This is a really cool car and it’s on my bucketlist☺️😏

  • @mobiledevto
    @mobiledevto Před rokem +1

    Stunning

  • @evanisashark1596
    @evanisashark1596 Před 4 lety +1

    Gorgeous as always!

  • @tommynobaka
    @tommynobaka Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for this film

  • @mattdowney6540
    @mattdowney6540 Před 4 lety +1

    Gorgeous car. Cool story.
    Chapeau.

  • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
    @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn Před 3 lety +1

    Nice scenery, beautiful story.

  • @peterlindstrom3798
    @peterlindstrom3798 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice video, nice car, thanks for showing us!
    (I have a -64)

  • @christiantas112
    @christiantas112 Před 3 lety +2

    yessss! i love that video! epic! thank you!!

  • @prioritymaleman
    @prioritymaleman Před 3 lety +2

    Wow beautiful film quality and love the Amazon!

  • @declanburke4146
    @declanburke4146 Před 4 lety +4

    Amazing car, great story, beautiful visual treat 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @elopobaconforpigsqc1061
    @elopobaconforpigsqc1061 Před 4 lety +1

    Perfect, as always

  • @caspar2937
    @caspar2937 Před 3 lety +2

    I really dig the way you approach the automotive hobby. And what's an incredible looking amazon, congratulations.

  • @Mingus8
    @Mingus8 Před 3 lety +2

    My God, its beautiful..

  • @robinrich288
    @robinrich288 Před 4 lety +2

    Great story (and what a road).

  • @CaptainLila
    @CaptainLila Před 4 lety +1

    Just awesome mate

  • @robertmagee5523
    @robertmagee5523 Před 4 lety +3

    Great looking car ,I have a 1966 122s ..like yours, but it's a 4 door.

  • @customizer4life
    @customizer4life Před 4 měsíci +1

    So good!!!

  • @122amazonls5
    @122amazonls5 Před 3 lety +2

    Love your car

  • @DavidBello
    @DavidBello Před 3 lety +2

    I just made a test drive video on this car and then I see this, nice!

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport Před 3 lety

      I thought I had shared this with you.

  • @chikitabowow
    @chikitabowow Před 4 lety +3

    Amazing video! I have a 1964 Amazon and i love it so much, it always cheers me up when i can take a drive in it.

  • @panzerkampfwagenv-ii7260

    Have a nice trip guy !

  • @aaaaachew
    @aaaaachew Před 4 lety +2

    Brilliant!

  • @OzBloke
    @OzBloke Před 3 lety +1

    Fabulous! 😎

  • @geothon
    @geothon Před 3 lety +1

    Super!

  • @srfrg9707
    @srfrg9707 Před 3 lety +1

    Exquisit

  • @ericseyller2848
    @ericseyller2848 Před 3 lety +1

    superbe

  • @ilceiquetempinhobomquantas5547

    Credoooo que bom gosto só sucesso pelo video assim kkkkkk

  • @filmart430
    @filmart430 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice poetic experience for us to enjoy but it would of been nice to inform us on the vehicle specs along with showing the engine.

  • @melchertreudink8389
    @melchertreudink8389 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice video and great looking car. I have a 1966 121 myself. What kind of side mirrors did you put on the car? They look nice. Do they also offer a better view than the original side mirrors?

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport Před 2 lety

      Thanks! As for the mirrors they are just ornaments, totally useless as installed. Need to modify or relocate them.

  • @juanvh30
    @juanvh30 Před 3 lety +1

    What engine do u have,any modifications which exhaust you put really amazing car I'm planning on get one too

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport Před 3 lety +2

      B20 bored to 2130cc with twin sidedraft Webers. Simon's 2 inch sport exhaust.

  • @MyCarFilm
    @MyCarFilm Před 5 měsíci +1

    Lovely Amazon...and vide....where are the wheels from....i have aa p1800s that they work look good on....also the steering wheel?

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! The wheels are authentic Shelby Cobra Halibrands 15x7 knock off wheels. They require a simple bolt on hub conversion. The steering wheel is from Volkswagen aftermarket company Flat 4. I used a Grant CJ5 adapter with a modified spacer boss. Hope that helps!

  • @piotrszym6011
    @piotrszym6011 Před rokem +1

    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @whilliamsteampunker824
    @whilliamsteampunker824 Před 4 lety +1

    Oooooh. That beast is so sexy. Love Volvo😍😍 Love the story

  • @Svenmeister
    @Svenmeister Před 3 lety +1

    😎

  • @vickram.k
    @vickram.k Před 3 lety +1

    Hi There, beautiful car,! Can i know where you got the wheels?

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you! Wheels are American Racing VN309s, 15x7. I custom painted the spokes darker. I also had the center caps specifically machined to my design.

    • @epie
      @epie Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@R32RennSportThey look amazing. What offset and tire sizes do you have?

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@epie Offset was close to 0 if I recall, tire size was 205/60/15

  • @mkshffr4936
    @mkshffr4936 Před 3 lety +1

    What mods did you make under the hood?

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport Před 3 lety +1

      Engine is upgraded from a standard B18 to a later B20 with B21 pistons to bring displacement to 2130cc. Mild head work, torque camshaft, and sport exhaust. Induction is handled by twin Weber 45mm DCOEs on a set of long runner manifolds. Output is around 120/120. Check out Car Tales or R32rennsport on Instagram for pictures!

  • @hedlund88
    @hedlund88 Před 3 lety +1

    That's somewhere in California? Woha

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport Před 3 lety +2

      It's a very lightly traveled scenic back road on the central coast that connects the coastal inland valley to the PCH.

  • @122amazonls5
    @122amazonls5 Před 3 lety +2

    What steering wheel you have on it

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport Před 2 lety

      Flat 4 Empi GTV 15 inch with Grant steering adapter. Some custom machining to the boss spacer to get proper spacing.

    • @stephenburnage7687
      @stephenburnage7687 Před 10 měsíci

      The wheel looks great. I am trying to keep my Amazon close to original but I might make an exception for a steering wheel like that!

  • @kingcorner3037
    @kingcorner3037 Před 3 lety +1

    What steering wheel is that? So beautiful!

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport Před 3 lety

      Thank you! It's from the aircooled VW supplier Empi/Flat4, it's their premium GTV steering wheel. Same diameter as original, much like the 123GT wheel. I used a Grant steering adapter from an early CJ5 as it has the same spline count. I made a spacer to move it away from the indicator stock as well.

    • @pkonyoutube
      @pkonyoutube Před rokem

      I was going to ask the same - beautiful wheel that is featured throughout the video. It’s fitting that it’s of VW origins given the owners backstory. My first several cars were beetles too.

  • @amana1480
    @amana1480 Před 3 lety +1

    I didn't see any rust

  • @zer00rdie
    @zer00rdie Před 9 měsíci +1

    Not a fan of the B18 tbh.

    • @R32RennSport
      @R32RennSport Před 2 měsíci

      This car has a late B20 from a 142S bored over to use B21 pistons, 2130cc displacement. Mild 9.5 to 1 compression, stage 2 cylinder head, KG10 camshaft and steel cam gears. Induction is x2 45 DCOE Webers mated to VCS replica long runner intakes. All this is mated to late J Type M41 Overdrive transmission. Power is sent to a fully built Dana 27/30 hybrid with Spicer limited slip differential.