A smorgasbord of Swedish classics | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 27

[@Metered_Air]

"I don't pay attention to square Volvos." Boy are you missing out.

[@Doggepp]

"I dont pay attention to square volvos" some of those 240's were probably more rare than the cars that got showed.

[@raggarbjarne1982]

Maybe the early 140 series? But the late 140 and 240 is not so atractive, to be honest

[@mickgroenen4278]

Doggepp thats right

[@daveanderson5680]

.....I’m a Volvo guy and the square Volvos are the best Volvos if you’re planning on driving them

[@nickthomas181]

He had a 164 in there a rare Volvo

[@geosutube]

Sold my square Volvo 145S wagon for $500 just to give a guy with kids a head start. Back in 1989. Last I heard, he was still driving it, and still pissed off that I replaced the SU;s with Dell’Ortos!. Some people are never happy.

[@senseirice9763]

Hell yeah, finally some Volvos "I don't pay attention to square Volvos." Oh, alright

[@AlbertStadt]

I'm driving a 1978 245. It's a fairly crappy car, but it won't break down!

[@b-swede5971]

As a Swede, this makes me a little extra happy. Many memories associated with these cars. Have a couple of Amazons saved ... Thank you for a wonderful channel!

[@marcoquerci7787]

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[@415s30]

Oh come on, the 240 square Volvos are still driving around here in CA, just like W123 Mercs, amazing cars! No brick love!?

[@wyrazowfkp]

If you want one you don't have to search in barns for a piece - just buy one that's still running not sitting for years. No sense in that.

[@crashalot63]

Finally some Volvos and SAABs! Thanks Tom.

[@gregpuryear8163]

I know this is a late comment but I know right

[@jasonhill982]

i love this program. i was having withdrawals because I haven't seen one in awhile, and i found this one. Keep them coming!

[@andyk3950]

Great episode. It's nice to see that Tom showed the "other" side of treasure hunting; that's to say it's a lot of work, and that finding the "Cobra in the barn" isn't going to happen every time you venture out the door. Additionally, I feel that the episode reenforced the notion that there is variety in the car collecting world that must not be overlooked (and that's unfortunately what a great deal of youtube and other mainstream shows usually neglect to illustrate). A volvo "fanatic" or collector would love to roam that yard. Great work Hagerty, great work Tom!

[@cobra3289]

I am so fortunate to drive a semitruck across America to see all these old cars sitting around.When I have time I stop and look at old cars and chat with the owners, its always a pleasure, thanks for posting, my first car was a Volvo 122

[@bobmchugh5260]

I can hear Amesie drooling from here for those Saabs! Lol

[@Ltbookum]

Nice to see some Swedish heritage in the US. The square body's would deserve some more mentioning, they most certainly belong in that robust line-up of Volvo's history. They don't call them tanks for nothing, plus the red block they run is legendary. As already mentioned that V4 and it's bigger V6 ran in quite a lot of euro-build Fords. Anything from the Transit to the Capri's ran with them.

[@raggarbjarne1982]

People blends together Brittish and German Fomocoproducts, wich is very wrong.The englishmen had their own Engines with inch, the germans had theirs with millimeter.

[@niklasjohansson6921]

Volvo PV, Volvo Duett, Volvo Amazon. True oldies Classics. Reminds me of my childhood……..

[@zakcraig5544]

No love for square Volvo's?!

[@ftby59mikeD]

Zak Craig ...wonder how Tom feels about P1800s!?

[@albinjonsson2656]

Iam from sweden and i love my countrys old cars

[@ashqelon7267]

Just wanted to say thank you for your show I appreciate very interesting and it's actually quite enjoyable and unique your findings. I actually sent an email , and got a very wonderful and informative reply about my 68 Mercury truck.. So Keep On Truckin my friend and I look forward to your other episodes too. Lastly, I'm sure we viewers, would like to see some more of those episodes, where those guys rove around and fix people's cars. That's quite impressive that they reach out to other people like that. Favorite one is where they fix the old Ford truck for that lady. Thx.

[@raggarbjarne1982]

The first prototype of Volvo 444 was presented in 1944. Likely inspired of the prewar Fords.The produced cars came 1947.The early wagons was called 445, the later ones ( I Believe its a late one in the film) was called 210.The Engine in the Saab 95 (the wagons is called 95, the sedans 96) is not just a industrialengine. Its a german Fordautomobilemotor. It belonged in the german Fords 12M, 15M and the cheaper models of 17MThanx for a very good show and greetings from a snowy Sweden

[@GDavis49]

“In ten minutes the police will be here” Some people are ridiculous.

[@BoogieMain17]

It'd be the guy he talked to calling the cops lol

[@joselopes-my7ui]

G Davis

[@unburntfuel5974]

Thumbs up simply for the woodie stepping out in good form 👍

[@imo8628]

I love these videos, the nostalgia and just seeing how some of these cars have lasted, can't see the new cars lasting any were as long.

[@bradleyreiselman6171]

You passed by some 242s and a 164. Probably the rarest cars there. Don’t underestimate “square Volvo’s”

[@ifitsrusteditsmine]

"I don't care about square Volvos..." You are missing so much fun...

[@ramirodiaz4545]

Pablo Martínez Díaz you're right, any old car is a lot of fun, no matter what it is. 👍

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Really wish you would make longer episodes people that enjoy this type of show would watch!

[@ramirodiaz4545]

Restoration West nice Waggie I have a 1990

[@joeennis2571]

Volvo numbering at one time was the first number project number , second number of cylinders and third was number of doors , hence a 345 was project 3 4 cylinders and 5 doors

[@KIIIIIIIIIIYOSHI-DONO]

Square Volvos need love too

[@erus7285]

The volvo vagon 544 is called a duet

[@jojaba]

... and in the Ford 12 M, that V4 engine. My friend Jan drove one in the sixties, and had fun using the column mounted gearshift to change gear without pressing the clutch pedal.JorisRotterdam, The Netherlands

[@nealcolyn5200]

Don't forget the Saab free wheeling feature. Keeps right on rolling along!

[@tonythedrifter]

Sorry for being a nitpick but the P445 you saw, the wagon. Is actuaally a P210, wich has a curved onepiece window. The earlier P445 had a split window. Great series by the way. Been bingewatching or two days, would be a dream to go around watching a picking up some cars now and then, but here in Sweden and Norway this is extremly rare. Found a 1957 Mercedes 190 SL in sweden 15 years ago, really bad shape but owner wouldn´t sell. Later heared the house was condemed and the car was collected by a scrapcompany who crushed it. Actually shed a tear and a bottle of whiskey went down that day.

[@nimeshchokshi1921]

Tony Myrén Noooooooo I love Mercedes-Benz cars from that era 😢

[@SuperLeica1]

The "545" was called "Duett" in Sweden. I had two of those, maybe the most practical cars I´ve had. Easy to repair, lots of space.

[@marknelson5929]

The old Brit car in the barn is called an Austin A40 Devon. They were launched in 1947 and were built up to 1952. There was a two door version called the Dorset, but that was discontinued in 1949. Both had a 1200cc A-series engine. And yes they were exported to Canada and the US, but not in huge numbers. It also came as a 'station wagon' to coin a US term, and was called the 'Countryman' Estate and also it came as a utility and a few convertibles were manufactured in the Australian.

[@pepinplayz9739]

cool ep. i am restoring a Saab 96 from 1975 that has been sitting stil in a barn for 25 years. had been parked in 1996. it is my verry first car. i bought it when i was 19 (april 2021) now i am 20 and the car drives but i need new cv joints for the car. my goal with the car is to do a read trip with my girlfriend. your videos are really cool and i love Hagerty for doing so mutch for oldtimers and i hope more young people like me take the first step and get a old timer! thanks again :)

[@gibsonfamily1535]

Just scored a 49 dodge out of a barn that hadnt been open since the year before i was born (87) as a younger viewier i love this ....

[@chrisblore9635]

Tom, Love your shows. Sad to say most of those cars will never move from where they are now.

[@harrycallahan692]

My first car was a 1964 Volvo B544. It was a strong and reliable machine that I could not break!

[@birdseyeview1543]

It's much more fun when you talk to the owner.

[@jjmac3561]

The Austin A40 had a 1200cc B series engine. The Saab use the same V4 as the Ford Corsair, Transit as well as variations of it in Taunus of Ford Germany.

[@styldsteel1]

I'm sorry for this Tom, I really saw the disappointment you experienced. Keep em comin ole' friend. Even with a slightly dissapointing episode, I still look for to watching you each week!

[@kdawgwoody]

That 164 ooooo. I love me some old Volvos

[@910Amey]

Lovely video as always. Love this barn find series. I want to see you guys restore a car from start to finish 😁

[@bengagnon2894]

I own a 944t and a 745. This is a Volvo heaven! Love Saabs too.

[@theodorhildingsson3654]

All of the volvo is so beautiful and my favorite is the amazon Kombi

[@pappabob29]

So, from a garage with a Ferrari and a Cobra to a field of old cars you better not go near. Guess that's "Barn Find Hunting" !!! Happy Hunting on the next one !!

[@rollin19]

Do you really think a guy would let you look at his 4 million dollar car if you knew it was in his garage? Hell no,that's why they call it a private collect.

[@Liquidsnowskater]

For those whom might don´t know, Volvo was up until the V and S series coding the car-numbers like this, Example for a 245: The No:2 stood for witch series it was. The no:4 stood for what amount of cylinders the motor got. The no:5 stood for the amount of doors.

[@labrd41]

Had an 1950 Austin A-40 back in the 60's. Swapped the motor with a Riley (I think 1600cc} with dual Solex side draft carbs. Went together pretty much bolt for bolt........Wish I still had it.

[@zsbnovelties89]

My first purchased auto was a 1984 Saab 900 turbo. Great episode!!!

[@meganspecv]

that wagon is sweet- i want one

[@captaccordion]

On the Austin, it's an Austin A40 (40 horsepower) Devon. 1950-ish is about right. There was a later rebodied series of this car called the Somerset. The engine is 1.2 litre, and is not exactly a B series engine, but is the precursor to it. Despite the small motor, they were well regarded in my part of the world (Australia) as being able to take a hammering in rough conditions, and they sold very well indeed here. On the Ford V4, I think that they were most notorious for their use in Ford UK's Transit van which also sold in huge numbers around the world. It has a reputation as a very rough running motor.

[@NikolajHansen]

The estate is a 544-210. And worth a pretty penny.

[@LMacNeill]

It’s a shame those other folks wouldn’t let you look at their cars. But those Volvos were cool. The first car my parents bought back in ‘64 when they got married was a slightly used ‘63 Volvo sedan - from the pictures I’ve seen, it was much like that wagon, only in sedan form. And that Saab wagon - man, you *never* see a V-4 engine. That’s so cool! And the Austin? Extremely rare - and it was left-hand-drive, which is even *rarer* than usual. Great episode! Looking forward to the next one already. :-)

[@tonykarlsson5032]

Hi. As A Volvo freak I would like to ad that the First one is called Amazon, the second one PV and The cargo one Duett. At least here in good ol Sweden. Happy Hunting!

[@johnwalker283]

The british car is an austin a40 with a b series motor. Basically the same engine as the B1800 volvos.

[@LT1gtn]

Ford V4 actually was used in many cologne-built cars until late 70s-early 80s

[@wyrazowfkp]

Yup. The last model with it was the Ford Granada (european car - biggest one they made here in that years, almost limousine (big sedan) and estate version also with independent rear suspension, rwd, made from 1972) 1.7 V4 was the base engine. It ended in 72 in Capri Mk1, and in 77 in Transit Mk1.....

[@Darnihx]

As a massive Volvo guy I'm so happy. Also a proud barn find Amazon owner :D

[@icascone]

Another great episode! Wow Swedish cars in the USA... I know they were imported there but is great to see an enthusiast there in USA...

[@timomcintosh8997]

Missed opportunity to talk about Volvo's massive contribution to the auto industry. The "square" ones had to do with safety all the way back to the 1960's, when other makers churned out death traps (many also square). Volvo literally re-shaped the auto industry for decades and developed al sorts of interesting features worth talking about.

[@MarmaLagga]

The station Volvo is called "Duett" and the Saab 95.

[@mathiaskarlsson1837]

I love SAAB cars we had a Saab 96 when I was a kid. And now I drive a SAAB 9-5

[@whitevanman8703]

I was under the impression that the last digit was the number of doors, hence 142s were two door, 144s four door and 145 were five door, in other words station wagons.

[@GTWorldca]

I had a 1965 544 S. Twin carbs. Not sure why you say it's from the '50s. They date from the late '50s but continued on to 1966. Best car I ever had, I think. Funny thing about is that it was a wreck, different color fenders, door knob to open the trunk but every time I met a Volvo on the highway, they'd wave. It's the only car I've ever driven that this happened.

[@thebuildshed775]

Im currently restoring a 1969 Volvo P1800. Will always have a soft spot for them. Shame there wasnt one there.

[@Linus139]

The v4 was widely used in German Ford models at the time like Taunus, Capri. Transit etc. A few even made their way over here to North America in some of the earliest models imported and sold out of Mercury dealers. It looks exactly like a 2.3/ 2.6/ 2.8 Cologne v6 with 2 cylinders removed from the center. Ford usa used the 2.8 in some of the Pinto/Bobcat, Mustang II and Bronco II and 86 Aerostar. With an upgrade to an aluminum timing gear these engines were very long lasting. The Cologne later evolved into the 2.9 (EFI) Scorpio, Ranger, Bronco II and lastly the 4.0 Explorer engine in the N.A market.

[@Heavypsychoverdose]

Dude... It's called Volvo Duett or P210 a true SWE classic

[@ollehaggman70]

Yes,, Duett är namnet.

[@mariasalomonsson1763]

Olle Häggman och vi har en

[@ollehaggman70]

körbar? Lägg då in en liten video på den-

[@FabianGregerSoderberg]

164an inne i garaget tho😍 skulle döda för den, såg snorfräsch ut!

[@mariasalomonsson1763]

Team Knöhö? Psss Amazonen då

[@crownvicca]

I am just here to read all the redblock guys raging because he said he doesn't pay attention to square Volvos. lol

[@banegool]

I love SAAB. My dad had 2, best friend had a SAAB 900s and I had a 76 99gl.

[@sonyhk3824]

What a great treasure. Thanks

[@fishaholiclures]

Austin A40 Devon, 1200cc engine. I helped a mate drop a 1500cc engine from a locally made Morris major into it mated to a 4 speed floor shift MG B gearbox and the rear axle from an Austin A55. He put 2 x 1 1/2" Su carbs on it. Once it was dialed in it gave many newer and more 'muscley" cars a good run for the money, and towed hus trailer sailer across the city to the water, something the original engine struggled with. And yes he liked his Pommy cars, he had a succession of Jaguar MK 2's.

[@hodiladdy9105]

The Volvo PV 545 is actually called P210. The older version of the 444 is called 445.

[@mariasalomonsson1763]

I am a swed and have a 1962 Volvo pv and a 1967 Volvo Amazon 122s. I can tell u one thing "AWESOME"

[@nelsona779]

I feel like a little kid when a new episode comes out.keep up the good work. Where can I get the barn find Hunter shirt

[@415s30]

Seriously, Hagerty website should have one, I would take a hoodie for Cars and Coffee days!! Even though Hagerty won't cover any of my cars because my garage isn't enclosed!! :D

[@skippygirl959]

Yeah! A patch would be cool

[@patrickseals5746]

I love that 39 ford woody wagon. It sounds good to.

[@Arayig1982]

The Ford V4 was the engine of the German (Ford) Taunus also fwd. It is the basis of the later Cologne V6 that for years powered Rangers, Bronco II, Explorers and the like in American market.

[@austinmini1275]

The Austin A40 Devon was most likely the best selling imported car in the States in the early 1950s. After that the renault Dauphine was the big seller until VW Beetle sales took off.

[@charlesdyer2376]

I start Sabbing every time I watch your videos.

[@944tim]

some years ago, my local junkyard had a decent looking Amazon wagon. On the side of their cars they write the reason it's there, 'trans', 'engine' etc. The Amazon had 'Old'. If I had the money, I probably could have driven it out of that yard, but alas, I was broke.

[@lilsteviebanales3087]

Yes I own a 122s Volvo 2 door coupe great car it’s my first car and I’m working on restoring it and adding my own custom twist

[@birminghamreefer2733]

My first car was a 1964 Volvo 122S, I miss that little car, it was a simple car to work on.

[@lukaszbuko4375]

Nice acceleration on that woody :)

[@marknelson5929]

Love this show, I'm down here in Australia and really look forward to each episode.

[@studebaker58]

The Austin in the darage is an A40 Devon built between 1948 & 1951. They had a 1200cc engine & they were styled after a 1946 Plymouth, or so the story goes.

[@bosse641]

Love the older Volvo cars.

[@paliacho9]

Amesie's hyperventilating right now. Lol. Great vids. One of the best car channels out there.

[@iansloan4261]

Sorry it was such a bust in Traverse City. That's sort of a cute little resort town that down-state folks like to visit in the summer. Video was excellent and loaded with the usual fine history and descriptions. Can't wait for the next one!

[@marcogallo7031]

Love these videos that you post Tom keep up the great work I own a 1961 Ford Thunderbird of these old cars especially fords with the one I have on and a first generation mustang to the fleet eventually to visually impaired can drive but love this stuff since I was a little kid looking forward to going to some shows the upcoming season just love being around it all

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

I had a B18 years ago that a local Volvo dealer had modified it into a truck . It was a cool little ride .

[@lukeeagles1756]

There was a Austin A40 Devon in the woods behind my house in the mid 90s when I was growing up in east coast Canada.

[@sneugler]

Man, those saab wagons are my favorite. I've always wanted one of the 2-stroke versions. :)

[@thomasbrasse3145]

Gave her the beans at the end!

[@johnDukemaster]

My first car was a Volvo Amazone Herrgårdsvagn (wagon) from -65. Love the 164 in the garage. More of that! :-)

[@BMan100]

sounds like a dream job at times...

[@rollin19]

The truth is most of the time owners don't want you looking at their cars on their land.

[@Ammageddon89]

That 164 though :O Liked the Amazon a lot too

[@carsyoungtimerfreak1149]

The V4 Ford engine was used in German Fords. It started in the 'Cardinal' project which originated in the US. Ford's attempt to create a car of the size of a VW Beetle. Ford decided not to market this in US. In stead it was given to the German Ford factory and developed into the Taunus 12M, around 1962. The V4 and V6 engines developed out of them have powered many German and English Fords.

[@christianotten560]

Ford use these V4 Motor also in cars in Germany. Ford 15m, 17m have these good Motor in it. The 17m P5 P7a and P7b looks like little Brothers from the Ford modells in the US. Hardtop coupe ,2 door, 4 door and stationwaggon realy good and strong cars. My brother and i restore a 17m P7a 2 door limousine now. We had a lot of Barnfinds in Germany too. Great Show !!! Take care. Greetings from Germany

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Good find my first car was a 1964 Volvo Canadian 122 I like that car.

[@vccoinsnevada]

Just a FYI Tom I’ve watched every episode of your show 💥💥 Love your channel 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@HeadlineNews]

Love this series so much!

[@FredsRandomFinds]

"Ford Industrial engine" nope they were fitted to Ford Corsairs, Had a pretty bad reputation due to the fibre timing wheel failing. Iirc Saab fitted steel wheels to fix this?

[@mabs503]

They where also fitted to Taunus and Transit vans at the time. Don't remember if SAAB changed the fiber timing gear, but as a curiosity Volvo B18 and B20's also had those.

[@t1mpetti]

My dad converted a '73 to run on petrol back in the eighties. I believe they had steel wheels, as they were reliable motors for the time period and managed rough conditions very well. Mom and dad used to have rwd cars before the Saab. My uncle lived on top of a hill and my dad used to help him out at his metal shop. One fierce winter evening my mom went to pick up dad and it had snowed a LOT. Once she got on top of the hill and dad hopped on board, she sighed "You couldn't have managed to get here in any front-wheel driven car, I'll tell you that!"... Dad decided that it was for everyones best that he kept his mouth shut that moment..

[@grahamalbers802]

ford actually produced two v4 engines one was produced in the uk for the british fords and one in germany for the taunus/transit.

[@tezzrterry7485]

Think it is the V4 that was also fitted to the Ford Transit van.

[@wyrazowfkp]

First V4 "Cologne"" like in Saabs was used in Ford Taunus 12M/15M called " P4" in 1962 -- also front wheel drive - and it's succesor - the P6 Taunus up to 1972. Yes it was also used as a generators, pumps engines thanks to it's compact size. It was used also in rwd european cars - Ford Taunus P5 from 64, Ford Transit from 1965, Ford 17M P7 from 1967, Ford Capri from 1969 up to 1972, Ford Consul (like the european Granada from 1972) (in Transit up to 1977 - then it was replaced by the Pinto 1.6 and 2.0 engines in line 4). V4 cologne was avaiable from 1.2 liter 40HP, 1.3 50-55HP, 1.5 55-65 HP, up to 1.7 GT 75 HP (also 65HP non GT). From this engine Ford created the legendary V6 by adding 2 cylinders (1.8V6, 2.0 V6, 2.3 V6, 2.6 V6 (that was available in US in Capri "sexy european", 2.8V6 - same as in Bronco, Mustangs II, III, etc.) - thats the block with added 2 cylinders -- you can see that clearly in the euro heads design - US market had different heads design.... and by removing the balance shaft and 3rd gear to the camshaft drive in v4 - made the fibre timing wheel timeless -- it goes for like milion miles in the V6. Also the 2.9 bronco, ranger, 4.0 explorer, aerostar - are based on the same cologne block which was made from the V4 :) Transit and Corsair and British Ford Capri had the British Essex V4 - only 1.7 and 2.0 -- the V6 were 2.5 and 3.0 - that's completly different engine a little bit similar in design with almost no parts shared. Engine was used also in Saab 95, 96, Sonett and Matra 530 (French odd car) This V4 was used also to power the first MUSTANG prototype !!! The lightweight glassfibre 2 seater from 1962 - had the 1.5 V4.

[@Hammer0165]

Honestly, you need to brush up your European car facts. That Volvo wasn't a copied design of a 48 Ford, it was designed during the war and introduced in 1947. Secondly, that Ford V4 wasn't just an industrial engine, it was widely used in European Ford models of the era.

[@vegisaynom]

Saw an old volvo amazon that has been converted into a road level rally car about a month ago! Love old volvos and saabs, that guy has an awesome collection! Hoping to have a volvo estate as my daily and a saab 900 turbo as an beginner track car some time in the near future, such awesome things! Great video! :)

[@jasonvogelsang3376]

I love Square Volvo

[@deejayica]

YEahhh Addictive episodes!!!