Free Amazon Estate

Sam Glover · Nov 6th, 2009, 17:19

Hi all,

A chap's just offered me an Amazon estate FOC. It's all there, and comes with a bunch of spares. Sadly, I'm not allowed any more Volvos until the 1800ES is back on the road.

He'd love to to go to a good a home ASAP. His name's John Gardiner, and his number is 07789 000364.

The car's in Dover.

If anyone rescues it, do keep me updated: sam.glover@practicalclassics.co.uk

Sam

Alf ista · Nov 7th, 2009, 23:14

Offer appreciated Sam. I suppose if it was a VOLGA instead of a VOLVO with a nice two stroke it would be more to your taste! lol. Great mag by the way, keep up the good work.
Hugh.

ClassicVolvoShop · Nov 7th, 2009, 23:36

Hi there,

It looks to be a 1964 model - slate blue - so that would be grey interior - can you give some details like chassisnumber (small differences in the interior, rear seat - changed during the production of the 1964 model).

So how's the interior? (seats) and the door cards?..

Thanks in advance.

john h · Nov 8th, 2009, 08:38

That looks as though it would restore; I've seen plenty worse. Nice registration as well. I really hope somebody does rescue it!

John

Sam Glover · Nov 10th, 2009, 09:07

Hello Soren et al.,

These photos represent the sum total of what I know about the car. Give John a holler for more info - he's a top chap.

I remain sorely tempted to rescue this. But I have a profusion of projects in similar states at present, and I really don't need another one.

Sam

pez · Nov 10th, 2009, 21:36

cant beleive someone hasnt snapped this up already!?!
id have it but its a bit too far away from me,i only hope this goes to someone who actually restores it and doesnt just break it on ebay just to make money from it. because that is wrong if its being given away!

Triple-S · Nov 10th, 2009, 23:11

Just to put you all at rest, we went and looked at this Amazon today and I am glad to report the owner has considered us the appropriate new owners of his car.

We have used a similar aged saloon for over 25 years and I used to have an estate, so it will be good to get back into another. However, it will be sympathetically restored rather than to the standards of the Jonazon, which appeared here - besides I'm retired so not that much cash to splash, just bags of enthusiasm still!

We are going to help the owner clear the garage next week so he can end its rental and properly retire. Then trailer rental will be arranged so it can be transported a few dozen miles west along the coast, where I'll assess things (and put some diesel down the bores to hopefully release the seized engine).

It is good yet another car can be saved from the clutches of possibly another scrappage deal, and NO it won't be broken for spares (as I have plenty anyway). Early Amazons are far too valuable for that, and it has loads of provenance.

Paul

Brian M · Nov 11th, 2009, 08:43

Well done Paul.

Now you should convince Sam to get the car restored as a project in Practical Classics - sponsored by Brookhouse and others!

222s · Nov 11th, 2009, 11:09

Glad to hear that it has gone to a good home!

Will you have it ready in time for the next southern 120 rally?

Alf ista · Nov 11th, 2009, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian M

Now you should convince Sam to get the car restored as a project in Practical Classics - sponsored by Brookhouse and others!

That would be great wouldnt it? After all, it must be one of the ultimate Practical Classics.
Glad its gone to a good home.

Nov 6th, 2009, 17:19	#1
Sam Glover Junior Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 19:12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cirencester	Free Amazon Estate Hi all, A chap's just offered me an Amazon estate FOC. It's all there, and comes with a bunch of spares. Sadly, I'm not allowed any more Volvos until the 1800ES is back on the road. He'd love to to go to a good a home ASAP. His name's John Gardiner, and his number is 07789 000364. The car's in Dover. If anyone rescues it, do keep me updated: sam.glover@practicalclassics.co.uk Sam Last edited by Sam Glover; Nov 6th, 2009 at 17:23.

Nov 7th, 2009, 23:14	#2
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	Offer appreciated Sam. I suppose if it was a VOLGA instead of a VOLVO with a nice two stroke it would be more to your taste! lol. Great mag by the way, keep up the good work. Hugh. __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Nov 7th, 2009, 23:36	#3
ClassicVolvoShop Schrödinger's Cat Cph! Last Online: Jan 5th, 2017 00:29 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Copenhagen	Hi there, It looks to be a 1964 model - slate blue - so that would be grey interior - can you give some details like chassisnumber (small differences in the interior, rear seat - changed during the production of the 1964 model). So how's the interior? (seats) and the door cards?.. Thanks in advance. __________________ '64 131, '64 221, '64 222, '96 945

Nov 8th, 2009, 08:38	#4
john h VOC Member Last Online: Today 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	That looks as though it would restore; I've seen plenty worse. Nice registration as well. I really hope somebody does rescue it! John __________________ XX

Nov 11th, 2009, 08:43	#8
Brian M Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2021 20:58 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leigh-0n-Sea, Essex	Well done Paul. Now you should convince Sam to get the car restored as a project in Practical Classics - sponsored by Brookhouse and others! __________________ Brian M 1970 Volvo Amazon and 1978 Safari 14/2

Nov 10th, 2009, 09:07	#5
Sam Glover Junior Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 19:12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cirencester	Hello Soren et al., These photos represent the sum total of what I know about the car. Give John a holler for more info - he's a top chap. I remain sorely tempted to rescue this. But I have a profusion of projects in similar states at present, and I really don't need another one. Sam

Nov 10th, 2009, 21:36	#6
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	cant beleive someone hasnt snapped this up already!?! id have it but its a bit too far away from me,i only hope this goes to someone who actually restores it and doesnt just break it on ebay just to make money from it. because that is wrong if its being given away!

Nov 10th, 2009, 23:11	#7
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Just to put you all at rest, we went and looked at this Amazon today and I am glad to report the owner has considered us the appropriate new owners of his car. We have used a similar aged saloon for over 25 years and I used to have an estate, so it will be good to get back into another. However, it will be sympathetically restored rather than to the standards of the Jonazon, which appeared here - besides I'm retired so not that much cash to splash, just bags of enthusiasm still! We are going to help the owner clear the garage next week so he can end its rental and properly retire. Then trailer rental will be arranged so it can be transported a few dozen miles west along the coast, where I'll assess things (and put some diesel down the bores to hopefully release the seized engine). It is good yet another car can be saved from the clutches of possibly another scrappage deal, and NO it won't be broken for spares (as I have plenty anyway). Early Amazons are far too valuable for that, and it has loads of provenance. Paul

Nov 11th, 2009, 11:09	#9
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Glad to hear that it has gone to a good home! Will you have it ready in time for the next southern 120 rally? __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

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