1968 Volvo Amazon Custom

The Volvo Amazon was a mid-sized car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1956 to 1970 and introduced in the United States as the 122S at the 1959 New York International Auto Show.

The engine programme was originally supposed to follow that of the 4-door model. However, as the 2-door was somewhat lighter, it was also regarded as somewhat more sporty and was therefore used in competitions, both rally driving and motor racing.

To enhance the sporty image of the Amazon, the fast and lavishly equipped 123GT version was introduced in 1966, with the same engine as the 1800S sports car.

In 1968, another engine version was added to this model – the so-called B20 engine, a 2.0-litre version.

Finished in eye-catching red, this Volvo has a resto-mod appearance. There are chrome bumpers front and rear, and other chromed trims around the car to highlight the handsome body shape.

This genuine Volvo Amazon Custom is a classic coupe that has received an extensive and costly transformation to a motorsport specification. For anyone wanting to get into historic tarmac rally events, this well-sorted and tough Swede provides a magnificent entry-level platform to do so. It is offered at a fraction of its build cost with only four logged events in its history.