1965 Volvo 122s - Two Door Coupe; All Original In And Out, Rare Factory Color on 2040-cars

1965 Volvo 122S

Two-Door

Rare Factory Black Paint Color

All-Original In and Out

VIN: 106717

I’m often asked where we find these unique cars.  One of my best workers cruises parking lots of retirement homes, Elks clubs, the V.F.W halls and the back alleys of a well-known Scandinavian neighborhood here in Seattle.  He can spot a seatbelt slammed in a car door a mile away… He always notices when a vehicle’s driving down the road with a turn signal left on just a little too long and he positively twitches with glee when passing by a car with metal bumpers.  Over the years I’ve owned many vintage Volvos so you can imagine just how pleased I was when this all-original two door rolled into the warehouse a few weeks ago.  The original owner purchased it in late 1964 from the first Volvo dealer here in western Washington and it has always been a local car.

If you’re in the market for a great driving, well-kept, vintage daily driver please give this 122S your kind attention.  You’re also welcome to contact me with questions or to discuss a sale before the end of the Ebay listing.  My name is Mark Thompson and I can be reached at 206/914-1173


CONDITION:

The photos really tell the car’s story.  The day it came in I drove over to the body shop thinking we’d do a complete resto on it.  Two hours later the manager called back saying he’d love to take my money but that I was making a BIG mistake painting this car.  He was right!  Any vehicle can be restored, but it can only be bone-stock original once and the vintage patina this little rig exudes with it’s rare factory black paint is just too great to cover up.  Yes, there’s a few dings and one little stable rust spot on the passengers door, but it all adds to the very cool charisma and I’m so glad he made me recognize it!

I always take great pride in the vehicles we sell and feel that you should know as much about them as possible.  Accordingly, here is a list of the good and also small things possibly needing attention: The pics clearly show how well the nearly fifty-year-old paint still holds a shine!  There are a few thin spots and chips, but I’d just continue to baby it as long as possible - and that should easily be years assuming regular waxing.  Climb over, under and throughout and I know you’ll come up smiling!  Rust?  Well, this classic cruiser HATES rust and you’ll be very hard pressed to find ANYTHING here to worry about.  Yes, the Puget Sound region gets its share of drizzle, but rarely any snow so our winter roads are not salted.  One snowflake and everyone stays home.  Besides, this vehicle has not even seen a winter road in the more than a dozen years!  All the factory glass is great.  There are no cracks or chips on the windshield.  All the original exterior chrome and trim is far above average.  The factory wheels are wrapped with 165/R15 radials each with at least 80-90% remaining tread.

When cold, pull out the manual choke and with virtually one turn of the key the peppy four cylinder fires right up with just a few pumps of the gas pedal.  The four speed manual transmission shifts smoothly, just like it should with NO clutch slippage.   

      
Take another look at the interior shots.  Both front buckets are covered with the original factory upholstery and, with the exception of a loose stitched seams on the front buckets, are in excellent shape.  Both door panels are original and in decent, above average shape.  I’m quite impressed with the condition of the dash gauges.  They’re still as clear and bright as the day this rig left the  Gothenburg plant back in the summer of 1964 heading for the Seattle District Sales area.  I will be sure to include the original owner’s manual and plastic protective sleeve when sending the title.     

BID WITH CONFIDENCE and know that you are purchasing a nice vehicle from a respected Ebay Seller.  My main goal is be sure you’re happy with your purchase - and your dealings with me!  Because of the amount of money involved in buying a vehicle, I require that Ebay members with a feedback history of five or fewer transactions call or email before placing a bid.  If we don’t have this initial contact, your bid may be cancelled.  The phone number to talk directly to me, as outlined above, is 206/914-1173.  Please feel free to call any time during the auction.  My name is MARK THOMPSON. 

 A Few Additional Terms and Conditions:

Please check the photos over closely and call with any questions BEFORE you place a bid!  You’re encouraged to inspect the Volvo, so make an appointment or send your representative early to be sure you don't miss this one. We reserve the right to cancel your bid if you have any negative feedback.  DEALERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO BID AS WELL!  Additionally I reserve the right to end the auction early if the car is no longer for sale or an acceptable offer has been agreed to.  A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due within 48 hours of the auction’s end.  The balance is due by cash or certified funds within seven days unless prior arrangements have been made with me.   Please remember you are bidding to buy and I fully expect the winning bidder to fulfill their Ebay contract!  You’re not bidding to hold, inspect or then come test-drive the vehicle later as you’re more than welcome to do this before the auction ends.

If you do decide to have the car shipped home, there are many transport companies to choose from.  I ship vehicles regularly and suggest that you get a bid from the service most of our buyer’s use (and that Ebay endorses): Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS).  Call my designated representative, Janice, at (469) 587-5096.  Give her my affiliate number (2362642) and she can pull up our location info for an accurate quote.

Alternatively, you might also try the U-Ship website (www.U-ship.com).  Transporters will bid delivery of the vehicle and you'll be able to choose who you want to use.  The zip code for pick-up would be 98002 (Auburn, Washington) to get an instant on-line quote. The shipping of the vehicle and company chosen are the responsibility of the BUYER.  The car can be stored free of charge at my warehouse location for up to two weeks after the auction ends assuming full payment has been received.  I’ll begin charging storage at $20 per day thereafter.