I drive a 1966 122S daily, which was purchased new by my Grandfather. I was given the car when I was 16, and it was in bad shape. I fixed it up, and have been driving it for 41 years. I also have a 1965 220S Station Wagon as my second car, and have had it for about 25 years. I expect the Volvo's will last longer than I do, and that pleases me :) I don't really want any other car; although I wouldn't mind owning a PV544 or a P210 too.
In 1964, I talked my family into buying a Volvo 122S 4 door sedan. That was the best car we ever bought. It was in the family for over 20 years. We drove it all over Europe (we were living in Belgium then), then in 1968, my Mom and Dad moved to California. The car was in California for a few years, then the family moved to Connecticut and took the Volvo with them. A couple of years later, my Dad called me and said that they had gotten another Volvo and asked if I would like the 122S. I said yes, and flew to Connecticut and drove the Volvo back to California. I wound up selling it to my cousin in the lase 80's, and a few years later, he managed to destroy it. If I still had it, the car would probably still be running.
1:44 The one with number plate PV454 bears more than a passing resemblance to the 1953-'54 Studebaker with its sloping nose and divided grille, and even the conical wheel covers with concave centers. A striking look.
I currently own a '66 Amazon and really love it. It's a great conversation starter and readily puts a smile on my face every time I take it out. It certainly isn't the fastest car on the road, but any more it's one of the more unusual cars and gets tons of compliments and thumbs up.
I had a Volvo PV544. Wonderful car. Wish Volvo would create a "modern" version of the car. Had 3 point seat belts that I think were an extra cost option.
Volvo sold well in Australia 🇦🇺 The model I recognize in the early years looked like an Amazon, but it probably had another name (122S). Popular for Rallies too, as Australian rural roads are very harsh on car suspensions and have lots of dust covered potholes.
Yes , the Classic Volvo Amazon & 122s! Growing~Up with Volvo , Saab & Holden Kingswood cars in the 1970s ... Thank You So Much for having a Made in Sweden Cars Channel for the Royal Fans out there! 🌷🌿🌍💗🕊🇸🇪🇦🇺
I have never owned an Amazon, but I have owned a 240, 245, 740, 760, 940, 960, 850, v40, v70, XC90 and now drive a 19 year old XC70 2.5cc cross country. Volvo made great ICE cars, and my next will have to be a Volvo Polestar EV.
The second last Amazon ever made today is in The Danish Technical Museum in Elsinore/Helsingør, as Denmark was a large market for those, till the end. It still has the clear protective plastic on the seats and only the few kilometers from being driven down from Götheborg. Sadly I never managed to look at Volvos own Museum.
Interesting, I might have a look at that Danish Volvo Amazon some day. There is or has been a white 1970 Amazon in perfect condition on display at the Volvo Museum in Göteborg. It even has number plates, so I guess it is driven on special occasions.
Visited a Saab dealership in 1968 and in talking with the mechanic found that Saab had an absolute warrantee on their motor. No matter why it went bad they would replace it at no cost. Amazing. I wonder if they still do that.
@@thecarswede Did not know that and sorry to hear it. My homeowners insurance company gladly and generously paid all claims after hurricane Charley. It drove them out of business. More evidence that good guys finish last
I had an Amazon 1969 made in Sweden and sold in Canada as ''122S'' and loved it. Then had Volvo 142E and 164E.. to finally switch to Saab. I drove many 99, 900, and am still driving my Saab 9-5 2008. This car is a dream and I cherish it as some of my Saabs saved my life in a car accident..or two. Swedish security. I'd drive an Amazon proudly anytime. 😉
What I don't understand is how drivers coped in harsh Swedish winters with their heavy snowfalls in a rear drive vehicle such as the Volvo 122. No front drive. None of that. I LOVE the 122...please don't misunderstand, but driving a Volvo, as well as an early Saab, must have been some trip ( so to speak,) in deep snow there...especially in the outer country outside of Sweden's main city. Peace...🙏♐
I had a 122S in early '70s,, we hit a full grown Stag (animal) at about 180kph at night, the car was a right-off but we were unscathed... Also, at the time I was 'walking out' with some pretty Ladies, and it was ideal for that
Very very very interesting. I'm a former Volvo worker and current Volvo V40 owner, and i am passionate about the brand's history. Can you provide your source? I'd like to learn more about all Volvo related topics. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this.
Why are all the images of the older models in LHD when Sweden was RHD in that period? Surely Volvos were sold in Europe earlier than 1967 so were made in both RHD and LHD? Volvos were sold in my country Australia from at least 1961, so they were made in RHD prior to 1967 as no new cars have ever been allowed to be sold here in LHD.
Because the driving side of the road switched in the 60's, car manufacturers from sweden started making left hand drive cars for preparation, so that people didn't need to get a new car when it switched
@@thecarswede You're not answering my question. All the earlier models are LHD in your presentation, and Volvos sold in Australia (and Britain) prior to 1967 were RHD cars, so RHD cars were made by Volvo prior to 1967 yet I can see no RHD cars in all the earlier film and photos you have shown of the earlier models that drove on the left side of the road! Did Sweden make LHD cars and drive them on the left side of the road - that would have been unique and very strange. This video answers my question - Sweden made LHD cars and drove them on the left - a very strange thing to do and I believe unique. So your video is incorrect, they made RHD cars for export much earlier than 1967 and the change of road side drive in 1967 had no bearing on the cars that were made and were exported. We have both learned something today, that's good. czcams.com/video/zxMSmyf6T6c/video.html
He made many mistakes. He said that the 123gt was a b20 engine, that’s wrong, it was a b18 with twin carb. And the “favorit” edition, didn’t come with leaf springs.
Amazon is definately not a tank car, they rusted as much as any other cars from the period, despite being treated underneath, the engines went bust as much as on other cars as at least 60-70% of the Amazons has their engines exchanged already many decades ago etc, etc, I own an Amazon so I know what I'm talking about!!!
Their slogan used to be "Volvo for life" that's because once you owned one you had it for life...... unless you gave it away. But then even then you'd have to pay someone to take it off your hands!
Watch another video:
Why was the Volvo 240 SO successful?
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My grandpa bought an Amazon in 1968. It was our car till 2016. I bought an Amazon wagon last year cos those cars will last a lifetime 👍👌♥
I drive a 1966 122S daily, which was purchased new by my Grandfather. I was given the car when I was 16, and it was in bad shape.
I fixed it up, and have been driving it for 41 years. I also have a 1965 220S Station Wagon as my second car, and have had it for about
25 years. I expect the Volvo's will last longer than I do, and that pleases me :) I don't really want any other car; although I wouldn't mind
owning a PV544 or a P210 too.
In 1964, I talked my family into buying a Volvo 122S 4 door sedan. That was the best car we ever bought. It was in the family for over 20 years. We drove it all over Europe (we were living in Belgium then), then in 1968, my Mom and Dad moved to California. The car was in California for a few years, then the family moved to Connecticut and took the Volvo with them. A couple of years later, my Dad called me and said that they had gotten another Volvo and asked if I would like the 122S. I said yes, and flew to Connecticut and drove the Volvo back to California. I wound up selling it to my cousin in the lase 80's, and a few years later, he managed to destroy it. If I still had it, the car would probably still be running.
The Amazon was also made in Canada in the Volvo plant that opened in 1963 ( Darmouth Nova Scotia ), and was sold under the name Canadian.
I have one (a 1967). It is badged as a Canadian.
1:44 The one with number plate PV454 bears more than a passing resemblance to the 1953-'54 Studebaker with its sloping nose and divided grille, and even the conical wheel covers with concave centers. A striking look.
It's front looks like half way between the Studebaker hawk family and the early 60's Hillman Minx
Yes, the grills look similar to the '53-'54 Studebaker Champion, and other Studebaker models through about '62 ...
Those station wagons are the bomb!
I currently own a '66 Amazon and really love it. It's a great conversation starter and readily puts a smile on my face every time I take it out. It certainly isn't the fastest car on the road, but any more it's one of the more unusual cars and gets tons of compliments and thumbs up.
I had a Volvo PV544. Wonderful car. Wish Volvo would create a "modern" version of the car. Had 3 point seat belts that I think were an extra cost option.
Volvo sold well in Australia 🇦🇺
The model I recognize in the early years looked like an Amazon, but it probably had another name (122S). Popular for Rallies too, as Australian rural roads are very harsh on car suspensions and have lots of dust covered potholes.
Do you mean volvo amazon sport with twin carbs stock?
Yes , the Classic Volvo Amazon & 122s! Growing~Up with Volvo , Saab & Holden Kingswood cars in the 1970s ... Thank You So Much for having a Made in Sweden Cars Channel for the Royal Fans out there! 🌷🌿🌍💗🕊🇸🇪🇦🇺
I have never owned an Amazon, but I have owned a 240, 245, 740, 760, 940, 960, 850, v40, v70, XC90 and now drive a 19 year old XC70 2.5cc cross country. Volvo made great ICE cars, and my next will have to be a Volvo Polestar EV.
The second last Amazon ever made today is in The Danish Technical Museum in Elsinore/Helsingør, as Denmark was a large market for those, till the end. It still has the clear protective plastic on the seats and only the few kilometers from being driven down from Götheborg. Sadly I never managed to look at Volvos own Museum.
Interesting, I might have a look at that Danish Volvo Amazon some day. There is or has been a white 1970 Amazon in perfect condition on display at the Volvo Museum in Göteborg. It even has number plates, so I guess it is driven on special occasions.
Spent my child hood in one of these Amazon,s. Lots of memories from that car.
Just a beautyfull car today and a real classic.
My family has owned
1 544
4 122s
1 164 and
1 1800. I still have that one.
you beat me by 1. Didn't have a 122. Cheers
I had a Volvo 122 S, always I remember always was a Beautiful. Grand Vehicle.
I had a white '67 , i bought from a Swedish American family in upstate N.Y. in the 70's...you rarely see them anymore , even at car shows..
Visited a Saab dealership in 1968 and in talking with the mechanic found that Saab had an absolute warrantee on their motor. No matter why it went bad they would replace it at no cost. Amazing. I wonder if they still do that.
Saab went bankrupt in 2012 but they did have good warranty before that
@@thecarswede Did not know that and sorry to hear it. My homeowners insurance company gladly and generously paid all claims after hurricane Charley. It drove them out of business. More evidence that good guys finish last
Volvo had a better deal. The engine didn't need replacing.
@@5CGQ That is a good deal but Saab’s included owner error. Like not putting oil in it.
I had an Amazon 1969 made in Sweden and sold in Canada as ''122S'' and loved it. Then had Volvo 142E and 164E.. to finally switch to Saab. I drove many 99, 900, and am still driving my Saab 9-5 2008. This car is a dream and I cherish it as some of my Saabs saved my life in a car accident..or two. Swedish security. I'd drive an Amazon proudly anytime. 😉
What I don't understand is how drivers coped in harsh Swedish winters with their heavy snowfalls in a rear drive vehicle such as the Volvo 122. No front drive. None of that. I LOVE the 122...please don't misunderstand, but driving a Volvo, as well as an early Saab, must have been some trip ( so to speak,) in deep snow there...especially in the outer country outside of Sweden's main city. Peace...🙏♐
Great video, I’m a huge Volvo fan - I’m on my 10th Volvo lol
Refreshing to hear a woman's voice discussing cars for a change.
I think its a boy
This is a brilliant video! Cheers. I have a 1973 volvo 144
I see one of these on the roads near me in Scotland, and was glad to learn more about it! Nice video. Subscribed.
I had a 122S in early '70s,, we hit a full grown Stag (animal) at about 180kph at night, the car was a right-off but we were unscathed... Also, at the time I was 'walking out' with some pretty Ladies, and it was ideal for that
We had a 1960 Amazon .
Tack för en bra video !
Awesome story of the V olvo Amazon or 122 variants
The Amazon was brilliant, i owned20 of them..!!!!
Very very very interesting. I'm a former Volvo worker and current Volvo V40 owner, and i am passionate about the brand's history.
Can you provide your source? I'd like to learn more about all Volvo related topics.
Thank you very much for taking the time to make this.
www.media.volvocars.com/se/sv-se/heritagemodels/volvo-amazon/243419
www.volvotips.com/index.php/amazon/amazon-history/
Really nice video, learnt alot! Thanks
Excellent video my friend. Wonderful English too.
I had 64 122s, did not hear of Amazon name before Utube, It. would go 100mph, take abuse, easy to wrk on.
Why are all the images of the older models in LHD when Sweden was RHD in that period? Surely Volvos were sold in Europe earlier than 1967 so were made in both RHD and LHD? Volvos were sold in my country Australia from at least 1961, so they were made in RHD prior to 1967 as no new cars have ever been allowed to be sold here in LHD.
Because the driving side of the road switched in the 60's, car manufacturers from sweden started making left hand drive cars for preparation, so that people didn't need to get a new car when it switched
@@thecarswede
You're not answering my question.
All the earlier models are LHD in your presentation, and Volvos sold in Australia (and Britain) prior to 1967 were RHD cars, so RHD cars were made by Volvo prior to 1967 yet I can see no RHD cars in all the earlier film and photos you have shown of the earlier models that drove on the left side of the road! Did Sweden make LHD cars and drive them on the left side of the road - that would have been unique and very strange.
This video answers my question - Sweden made LHD cars and drove them on the left - a very strange thing to do and I believe unique. So your video is incorrect, they made RHD cars for export much earlier than 1967 and the change of road side drive in 1967 had no bearing on the cars that were made and were exported.
We have both learned something today, that's good.
czcams.com/video/zxMSmyf6T6c/video.html
What is the most characteristic sound of an Amazon? I know what my answer is. I could recognize it be anywhere, blindfolded.
But WHY is it called Amazon? What is the story? Bizarre name for Sweden.
0:58 B16 engine had 1.6L displacement- not 1.5L.
He made many mistakes.
He said that the 123gt was a b20 engine, that’s wrong, it was a b18 with twin carb.
And the “favorit” edition, didn’t come with leaf springs.
Snyggt!!!
Intressant, men det är en del felaktigheter vad det gäller motorerna.
Ok, ska jobba på det👍
Amazon is definately not a tank car, they rusted as much as any other cars from the period, despite being treated underneath, the engines went bust as much as on other cars as at least 60-70% of the Amazons has their engines exchanged already many decades ago etc, etc, I own an Amazon so I know what I'm talking about!!!
The modern Volvo owners are a strange bunch
Their slogan used to be "Volvo for life" that's because once you owned one you had it for life...... unless you gave it away. But then even then you'd have to pay someone to take it off your hands!
VERY poor sound, I cannot hear a thing!