Suisse, MoudonChassis number: 106 119
Volvo produced the Amazon range, also known as the 120 Series, in July 1956. The car was available in three different models: 121, 122 and 123. Designer Jan Wilsgaard designed three body types for this car: a two-door sedan, a four-door sedan and a five-door estate. In 1970, production of the Amazon ceased, with a total of 667,323 units produced. The Volvo 140 series then replaced the 120 series.
Discover this Volvo 121 Amazon 2-door in a beautiful colour, a collector's item that will seduce you with its timeless elegance and legendary reliability.
Vehicle history :
Originally coming from Zurich where it was put on the road on 15.03.1965, it was later imported to France where an LPG kit was fitted to the vehicle. The car was then purchased from Époque-Auto in 2018 by the current owner who is a private individual passionate about vintage cars but can no longer drive due to his age. Once back in Switzerland, the car could not pass the expertise due to the presence of rust under the vehicle, so a lot of restoration work was done by a professional.
Information and details of the vehicle:
Its last appraisal was on 23.07.2020, it is not appraised as a veteran and therefore is to be replayed.
Recently completed work:
- Carburettor overhauled
- Rear shock absorbers replaced
- New wiper motor
- Trunk seals changed
- Headlights replaced
Replaced front headlights
Vehicle condition :
Concerning the condition of the car, the bodywork has some imperfections at the corners, a crack is visible between the front bonnet and the right headlight with some rust. A poc is also present at the front of the bonnet.
Some of the chrome is not perfect but still looks good and can be recovered, their condition is clearly visible on the pictures. The rear bumper is marked with some small impacts
Inside the vehicle, the seats are in good condition with no tears in the leather. The door panels are slightly damaged with scratches on the leather, but no tears.
The interior is in good condition.
Mechanically, a lot of work has been done, it has not been driven much since the last expertise, everything is functional on the vehicle. If you look under the car, there is no trace of rust, it is in very good condition after many expenses spent to redo it.
To sum up, the car is in its original condition, it will be perfect for an enthusiast wishing to make it even more beautiful. Perfection is not present but the pleasure of driving it serenely is there.
The visit and test drive of the car is possible, please make an appointment by calling us.
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History of the model
In June 1915, the name "Volvo" was first used on an SKF ball bearing for the automotive industry. The name "Volvo" comes from Latin and means "I roll", referring to the function of the ball bearing.
The first Volvo, named ÖV4, left the factory in Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden on the morning of 14 April 1927. The car had a four-cylinder engine and was officially designated as a convertible.
The Volvo 120 Series sedan, known as the Amazon, was introduced in 1956 as a modern car that replaced the PV444.
The Amazon is a car that has given Volvo a great international career, establishing its reputation for robustness and reliability in overseas markets, particularly in the USA. The quality materials used in its construction have exported the brand's serious image around the world. The car's mechanical components, such as the engine and transmission, gained a reputation for indestructibility, making the Amazon an ideal police car for many countries in Europe and Latin America.
The Amazon was a discreet but affluent bourgeois sedan. Its name referred to all models of the P120 generation, officially limited to its country of origin. On the international market, the Amazon competed with the Mercedes 190 and the Opel Kapitän. The engine of the Amazon was increased from 60 hp to 100 hp DIN at the end of its career, with the addition of air kits that allowed the power to be increased to 128 hp.
In 1970, production of the Amazon series was discontinued to make way for Volvo's new 100 series car, which had been launched in 1966. A total of 667,325 units of the Amazon series were sold, including the 220 estate model.
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