Abandoned Volvo Found in the Woods | Will it Drive us Home?

Volvo Amazon found in northern Sweden, parked in the 1990s to be a parts car. Some parts were taken to be used on another Volvo Amazon, the whole brake system and some other minor parts. Been standing in the woods for the last 30 years.

[@bigfefu]

this film is a masterpiece, no words, no music, what a beautiful Amazon...thank you so much

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@raylotier]

As a Volvo tech for 40 years, this brings back a lot of memories. I haven't worked on a 122 in probably 30 years. I miss those days. Simplicity = reliability.

[@fredlabonte8946]

today Volvo = Chinese junk

[@bartjanflikkema]

The beauty of engineering is in simplicity, not complexity 👌

[@fredlabonte8946]

@@bartjanflikkema the old Volvo was strong , simple, heavy duty car ,,, but now volvo is not more than chinese junk , i have 2022 electric volvo , change battery under waranty new in the box ( MADE IN CHINA ) , and now electric motor noisy , dealer order new one in the box ( MADE IN CHINA ) , why i pay for volvo and i get a CHINESE JUNK ??? next time i will buy a Geely , same car at half price

[@bartjanflikkema]

@@fredlabonte8946 Jup sadly it is. As goes for so much. I drive a 2017 Suzuki nowadays and an 1985 190d. It surprising how much those 2 have in common regarding build quality and serviceability. I know Suzuki is not everybody's cup of tea as they tend to do everything quite old fashioned (with still impressive fuel economy!) But that's exactly what I like about them. A wheel is round, a knob is a knob, a radio a radio, and you don't need to dig out a stupid oil filter as that is on a relatively modern Peugeot for example.

[@malcolmmyatt9092]

Love to see that restored.

[@richard63]

Old Volvos never die. They just keep rocking-on. Well done HG.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Umarbeksmegatemplate]

i like old volvos i like this one 12:52

[@stevielegrand]

My wife's Grandparents had one of these lovely Volvo cars in the 1970s and I remember driving it myself. I seem to remember the gear stick being very long indeed, and the car itself was as heavy as a tank, but such quality in the build, I loved it.

[@georgen9755]

too many wives ? which wife ? which volvo car ? most of husbands are ........from universities of state universities wifes car is volvo ? volvos husband anna university ? aarupadai veedu research foundation primary husband of all cars ???

[@adrianl7147]

Not heavy at all. 2400 pounds

[@kristofferjonassen4761]

Different concept, Volvo's are as strong as a tank, not as heavy as a tank, Volvo's are actually quite light for what they are

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Umarbeksmegatemplate]

i want it

[@S2NAZ]

Many decades ago I repaired those 122 series Volvo’s. They were so very well built and extremely easy to work on. I think I need to go find one like this and bring it back 👍🏻

[@user-wc8xg9et3g]

😊

[@EdwardThomas-mn5vd]

I rebuilt 3 in the 1980,s

[@TulioVilleda-uv1go]

S😮😊😅😢🎉😂😮😂😊the first y7

[@PraYitno-zk2bf]

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[@Hoa-Mechanical]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@edgardobuenaobra1535]

That engine still sounds sweet after all those years,....amazing !

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrSkoda105s]

Absolutely wonderful. That engine sounds like it ran yesterday. Greetings from The Netherlands

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheHkluivert]

Wow, so satisfying to hear that engine run again for the first time😊

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@stuartcrosbie8830]

I enjoy all your videos but this one was really good seeing it not go on a trailer but come back to life a drive from its grave in a bid to survive. Also seeing more of you doing what you do was good.

[@DiggNitty]

Memory lane of ease and peace growing up as a kid watching this Volvo. Great video!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@wossisname4540]

In the '60s my Father worked for ab K.J. Levin of Malmo (refigerators/freezers etc.). His company car was a Volvo 122 (25 EXX). That really was a cut above the average British car! The ride, the internal comfort - we were very lucky to have experienced that. Excellent video, thank you!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@reinaldodombueno9276]

What a beautiful cart!!! Reborn after so many years!!! I loved seeing you back on the path!!! Greetings from Brazil!!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ExiledPiasa]

just proves 2 things... 1) you just can't kill old iron. 2) gearheads are all over the world. great job!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@robertmagee8223]

One of the most reliable cars ever..have a 122s myself...1966.

[@garrethroman8942]

This was brilliant and refreshing. No silly banter, got right to the job and got the car going. Bravo!

[@annastinawermelin7257]

7 att larsvrrmrlin

[@atilatalyulytalyuly927]

​@@annastinawermelin7257😅i

[@SuperMaugi]

You can't kill a Volvo. It's a very reliable car. With the proper care it can serve you for many decades.This one will make someone very happy to own. I am a proud owner of 2010 XC70 Station Wagon Cross Country and I love it. It still look like brand new at 240,000 Km.

[@exoticalover3615]

Grew up in one, my dad owning a nice grey one. Then I owned one for about 7 years. They should have called it the Volvo Amazing. Unbelievably reliable and powerful these engines...everything. The way they drove....they don't make them like that anymore.

[@FunWithCars716]

Great stuff! I love saving old Volvos, especially a particular 544 that hadn't been on the road since 1978!

[@dubhert840]

PARKED OVER 4 YEARS WILL NEVER START LIKE THIS GUY SHOW YOU.

[@user-rf1dk8np4s]

Yes it will

[@Kellysg126]

Yes it will, just started an aston Martin that was parked for 20 years and didnt take much more work than this.

[@abdonelectric957]

maybe they dont have ethanol. ?

[@kzstv5667]

Enjoyed to see this video .

[@stephenelderkin5022]

I owned a 1965 volvo that I started restoring in the 1980s. That car was a joy to drive. And very roomy.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@Umarbeksmegatemplate]

volvo koldem

[@doctorsocrates4413]

Driven volvo cars all my life and the amazon series was the only one which evaded my ownership...Lovely old car.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lrbrorsson4144]

Fantastiskt att höra tonerna från en Volvo B18 motor, inte utan att man blir lite nostalgisk då Amazon var min första bil 1974, då årsmodell 64 grafitgrå. 🙂 Fantastiskt att det fortfarande finns reservdelar att tillgå till denna raritet.

[@kappkinez]

Det finns nog mer delar till dessa nu än för 20 år sedan.😁

[@bolulm4012]

🎶🎵🏁

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍

[@BigPaul62]

Well worth restoring to good condition. I had a 121 here in England that I restored and it was a great car - very simple and very reliable.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@giuseppeantoniolopresti3750]

Although I am a Fiat and Alfa Romeo enthusiast, this car puts a smile on my face. This beautiful car deserves to be restored !!!!!! Wonderful video.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-hu3qf1nw2t]

Dad bought one from the last batch produced, summer of '70. Beast of the car.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@user-hd2nx9nc4j]

Old Volvos never die. They just keep rocking-on. Well done HG.. Great car, good video. Epic drive, away from it's grave. Well done!.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@frfrpr]

Thanks for the great video. I love those old Volvos. I haven't seen one in years.

[@donparker1823]

Amazing recovery. I remember as a kid my folks almost bought one in the early 60's. The dealer didn't want to give Dad enough for our trade in so we walked out.

[@DeanofMachines]

That's nice 121!! Looks almost as good as the one we saved from sitting in the woods for 35 years.

[@cauquoc8666]

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[@DeanofMachines]

@@cauquoc8666 7?

[@hideouslyugly]

Im amazed you actually drove it home,and not on a trailer. Sounded wonderful, now needs restoring. Amazing Amazon.

[@larissaroberta5004]

Também mudou tudo colocou novo .😅

[@youxkio]

After all that time the brakes were not seized. Amazing.

[@RichardTLDR]

Tbh I think they probably were.

[@IdiotPosterBoy]

My dad has one of those. Still driving it around every now and then. Just took some stuff to the recycling centre in a VW Transporter T2 from ca. 1970. It's fun to drive too, although in a very different way :)

[@VehiclesCars]

These old Volvos are the most reliable cars. I have a 240 wagon and it never lets me down. Amazing recovery!

[@user-vx8nn6ok5g]

WHEN I WAS A KID I HAD A 63 I LOVED THAT CAR. I NEVER REALIZED HOW GREAT THEY WERE. I SOMETIMES HAVE DREAMS ABOUT IT.

[@cggage]

Good job! I am surprised. That hardly looked like it would be repairable "in the field" - literally! That should clean-up nicely!

[@tomk821]

These are absolutely great cars. What a find!

[@user-wp3ho7dd3p]

Nice one! Looking foward seeing it restored!. fantastiskt att se en gammal pärla rulla igen!!!.

[@Dan-zr5em]

Short answer, yes it will! it's a Volvo - great video guys, majestic to see this old car brought back to life.

[@govindankelunair1081]

A well experienced mechanical engineer, who is a master in his profession. Beautiful restoration. Congratulations 🙏

[@jonsanserino3485]

Wonderful save of a terrific car!! I need to see it all cleaned up, now.

[@joaobaptistarosa2178]

Vascotv

[@gudrundi-pietro1345]

1:09

[@SongwriterPlayer]

The old Volvos were indestructible, thick metal and bomb-proof motors, a total tank. Volvos after 1971 didn't have the legendary solidly built reputation, I own a 1972 Volvo 144S in yellow and a 1976 Volvo 244S in Green and the cars would break and be in a garage ever 2 or 3 weeks, and in those days service at the dealer was quite expensive. The reputation of the indestructible 1960's Volvo has been tarnished forever. My favorite Volvo was the Roger Moore (of the Saint) 1966 Volvo 1800, what a sports car. The good old days. Thank you for the memories!

[@grafisktinitiativ446]

Superfränt!! Nice att den kunde ta sig för egen maskin hem! Bra jobbat!

[@1unsung971]

This channel is BRILLIANT. Really good stuff. Thank you for sharing.

[@daddyrabbit835]

They don't build them like this anymore. It takes more than this to overcome the many electrical issues my brand new Silverado has. Barely over 6000 miles and it lights up like a Christmas tree when I turn it on.

[@djordjecolic5818]

Nice one! Looking foward seeing it restored!

[@nicodenhaak3961]

Great car, good video. Epic drive, away from it's grave. Well done!

[@user-sl6vl9ip5y]

Вот это качество! Автомобилю 70 лет, а он еще столько же может прослужить! Достойно уважения!

[@andreaskohne5419]

Glückwunsch nach Schweden für diese gelungene Auto-Rettung! Kaum zu glauben, dass die Maschine nach so langer Standzeit noch läuft!! Super!! Jetzt noch restaurieren...

[@giannistsoulios8385]

All these old models of Volvo,are strong,have power,never die!!! THIS model,is my lovely!!! AMAZON!!! GREAT JOB!!!

[@hamrite]

I recognize the sound of that engine a mile away. My parents had 2 Volvo's, both 122, one Break with twin carburetors and the standard one with twin carburetors and overdrive. they both went after more than 400 000 klicks and a lot of abuse.

[@truthseeker9218]

At 7:45 that distinctive B18/B20 sound they make when being turned by the starter brings back memories of my 1969 Volvo 144 with a B20. Haven't driven it in over 25 years. Maybe I should

[@wayneschenet5340]

I had both a 1962 and a 1965 122S. They never let me down. Now I have a 2019 XC90 very modern car with all the bells and whistles! I also have a 1995 SAAB Aero.

[@Skoda130]

You're a brave man, steering a car over soms small mountain path at that speed, while it has been standing there for probably years.

[@hansgrimlund4167]

The video is sped up

[@wk9205]

And as far as I could see, it missed a brake cilinder, next to the clutch oil cilinder, which he didn't replace.

[@maximosimonelli]

I LOVE IT!!! Old well made cars, not like the crap they sell nowadays!!! Keep working on it bro! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@desmagennis7830]

It’s amazing how you brought it back to life 👌👍

[@martincruz348]

Gracias Amigo!! Por rescatar una hermosa joya!! Excelente video 🤗

[@konstantinostselios1129]

What a great car my father had the same one when I was kid I’m 51 years old now so you know beautiful memories thanks for the video

[@hichamdoui-yc4vy]

You're a warrior, man. You beat the old woman out of her place

[@RVNspotting]

Loving this content! The engine sound is quite similar to my 940 B230 actually 😂 Glad to see these videos have gained quite a few views 👍 looking forward to more!

[@doctorrobert60]

Risen from the dead! In 1965 neighbor from Sweden had car just like this that was brought over from Sweden. If I remember it had a manual choke that was used when started cold. Wonder if this car was the same? Nice video!

[@Balderoni_]

They indeed have manual chocke that you can pull from the inside, same with Volvo 142. I had one that I restored with my dad. He still has one of these Amazons as a summer car.

[@Stefan-]

Manual chokes existed on new cars in the 80´s even at least on some makes and models so its not surpricing that a car produced in the 60´s of a model that was intruduced in the 50´s has that.

[@paoloviti6156]

All the Volvo Amazon have the manual choke until it went out of production!!

[@Plexxer23]

​​@@Stefan-our Seat Marbella had a choke, it was a 1992 model.

[@vlnghaka2933]

@@Stefan- z

[@iamjesper]

Hampus, det som är fantastisk med dina filmer är att det inte är någon jävla bullshit. Och att det inte är någon onödig musik som man får damp på. Jänkarna ska hålla på och skrika och lägga in musik överallt och det är jag så fruktansvärt trött på. Fortsätt så som du gör 👍👍👍

[@A09ZAZO8]

Mycket bra skrivet och jag håller med dig att man blir galen på hög musik när man ska se ett bra bilprogram! Eller när de gapar och skriker så man blir tokig!

[@johnDukemaster]

Precis! Så fort jag förstår det er en jänkare som står och skriker så är det slut på tittandet. Och inte bara musik mellan sekvenser, det är musik i bakgrunden. Nån jävla gitarr som står och gnäller. Bra Hampus! Fokus på ämnet.

[@VidarKrog-cq4qg]

Ja skulle säga att flexy är lika bra om du vill se flera såna videos

[@VidarKrog-cq4qg]

Nej fexiny

[@jennyinch1929]

Well done. It would be great to see it fully restored to as new condition.

[@mgmgsa1]

Wow I have never seen anyone actually drive an abandoned car out of the bush!!! Well done and brave too haha !

[@AndersMagrioteli]

Det var som fan! Helt otroligt att den gick att starta samt att köra. 👍🏼 Jag slog på registreringsnumret, och det tillhörde en Citroën DS 5 Hi, 2012, som är skrotat. Dags att ta igen den skylten. Lycka till.

[@user-nw7kf6nl2y]

Thank you for saving it !

[@adrianl7147]

Great video. My '66 was towed out of a field with 5 cm of water in each footwell. It was an automatic so I took out the engine/trans and put in a '67 motor with a 4 speed/overdrive

[@evangyfto7042]

The engine sounds so healthy! Oh love these cars! They are literally "Die hard"!!!

[@iracohen3864]

Had a 67 for years...great old school cars, not pretentious and fun to drive as well. I am not a mechanic and was able to do all the basic service from oil changes to valve adjustments and spark plugs,

[@warrenhall4218]

Great video! I've had the pleasure of one of these! A 122s fantastic cars built brilliantly!

[@angatuedward6580]

As you can see,these vehicles were ready to roll anytime without issues like computer fault codes.This reminds me of the 244 I used to repair. Why do they abandon these vehicles in the first place?

[@S2Pixel]

they take the parts they needed then just parked them if they ever neded more parts

[@ericrivera9145]

Lo antiguo es bueno ,me trajo hermosos recuerdos, desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@Srulio]

This is the most classic Volvo. Even proceeds the "make Volvos boxy again" movement,

[@joelbjorkstrand7439]

Underbart, bra jobbat! Dina filmer är toppenbra! 👍👍👍

[@paoloviti6156]

All the Volvo's was extremely reliable since the 2nd WW, easy to maintain and easy to pull out the engine, a bit less to handle the gearbox! When it was much to the chagrin of the people that it went out of production but the variants of the engine was produced way up to the eighties..

[@anselsilveira3102]

Fantastic job old is gold you showed that you are brave

[@johnmccann3964]

Great job bringing it home fellas!

[@yeesinteng5695]

The old car tires were still good after so many years. Fantastic!

[@mikelewis8037]

I had one of these in the sixties. Great car. I sold it to a young lady who told me she was heading from florida to california. She actually called me a couple of months later to say she got there OK, and the car ran great all the way.

[@dungbetel]

Made back in the days when cars were meant to last. Nice video.

[@mikefurbee8425]

Volvo 122S, I owned 2, plus a PV544, my favorite, B18 engines bullet proof. Touchy carbs and lousy electronics. LOVED THOSE CARS.

[@tpj6849]

Great work, skilled man

[@Vikingdescendent]

8:05 That engine is purring like my cat! You have to question why this Volvo was abandoned...? Beautifful car! Great vid!

[@sarl2121]

I was born in 1975. My dad use to drive one of these back in the late 70s-early 80s. Remember the white leather seats use to be murder on the back of my short-trouser-wearing legs on hot sunny days. Always get nostalgic whenever I see one round London.

[@micaelsandstrom9504]

That was my first car, good memories, just a bit light in the back for the winter drives!

[@jupeterczech1340]

Knockout job, very well presented. Thank you 👍🙏 Makes my 1997 V70R AWD resto pale into insignificance 🤔

[@alansalter1836]

Such a great car absolutely solid a real car ! Great video

[@alvaropinto5712]

Absolutely incredible!

[@mbaqcytvav]

Great work! Very reliable car.

[@fritz-knuben4996]

Super bra video kul att man fick hjälpa till:)

[@antoniomendonca4792]

I love to see you taking this car alive. I'm portuguese, and I also love old cars. I love this Volvo shape, but my favorite cars are old BMW'S. I have a few ones. Good luck

[@5CGQ]

After you squirted oil in the bores (good move) I'm surprised you didn't spin the engine over before replacing the plugs. Lucky you didn't oil them up. I'm impressed that the old coil still worked. Any reason you didn't add coolant before starting? Anyhow, lovely video, and well done for rescuing the old girl. I had a 122S 40 years ago, and wish I still had it. Now I just have a 144 as a spare car.

[@bluegtturbo]

Why would someone abandon it like that?! It's a valuable car

[@hnorrstrom]

Not 30-40 years ago. Old junk cars were given away for a case of beer back then.

[@John-zh3bq]

Nice country sights by the way 👌 its beautiful over there, and quiet.

[@jimburig7064]

Nice field find. There's a Volvo for every budget.

[@maxboonkittypoison]

It is an early amazon volvo that is awesome Needs a new window. And a good cleaning. But i know you can do that.

[@kappkinez]

It looks like a 1966 model, so I wouldn't call it early since 1957 was the first model year.🙂

[@andersgronqvist8347]

One of the best car in the world, that motor just goes on and on 😊 what a lot of space, yeia

[@scotty6346]

2 door Amazons are very desirable, It's well worth restoring that one 👍

[@Mannard74]

It still had it's glass!! Amazing! In America some disrespectful types would throw rocks at the windows or what not.

[@xavierbabin4451]

It's Amazing ! The Volvo Amazone IS a dream car ! Swedish made ! Hello from France 🇫🇷

[@lillavillansolifer1050]

Denna video gjorde min dag att lämna graven körandes var helt underbart att se de är volvokvalite och att bromsarna inte hadde rostat ihop efter att ha stått som den gjorde