This 1967 Volvo Amazon is a Nova Scotia-built 123GT that resided in Canada and was refurbished prior to its sale on BaT in December 2016. Work included addressing corrosion, a repaint in Brewster Green, reupholstering the cabin in tan vinyl, fitting polyurethane bushings, Bilstein shocks, and progressive-rate lowering springs, and replacing various consumables. Power is from a 1.8-liter inline-four linked with a four-speed manual gearbox, an overdrive unit, and a limited-slip differential. Details include Hella driving lights, rear mud flaps, a period-look radio, and 15″ Minilite-style wheels. Following its purchase by the current owner three years ago, the wheel cylinders, radiator, ignition module, water pump, thermostat, valve cover, and wheel studs have been replaced. This Volvo Canadian 123GT is now offered on dealer consignment in Oakland with a clean California title.

Finished from the factory in Dark Green (94), the car was repainted in the Nason shade of Brewster Green following corrosion repairs during the refurbishment under prior ownership. Hella driving lamps sit beneath Volvo-branded covers, and the car also has a rooftop antenna, Volvo Canadian rear badging, mud flaps, and dual exhaust outlets.

The 15″ Minilite-inspired VTO wheels are mounted with Michelin tires. Recent brake service has included replacing the rear-wheel cylinders, and the wheel studs and bolts were also replaced within the last three years. The suspension setup includes polyurethane bushings, Bilstein shocks, and progressive-rate springs for a 1.5″ reduction in ride height.

Trimmed in tan vinyl (425-552), the cabin provides headrests and three-point seatbelts for the front seat occupants. Additional details include a center console, a dash-top tray, and a pushbutton radio whose size does not match the dash opening. A starter button has been fitted.

The three-spoke steering wheel and the Volvo-branded Smiths tachometer atop the dashboard were factory equipment on the 123GT. An oil-pressure gauge is mounted beneath the dashboard. The speedometer and coolant-temperature gauge are inaccurate, and the tachometer does not work. The horn was re-wired within the last three years, and the odometer shows 50k miles. Total mileage is unknown.

The 1.8-liter inline-four breathes through dual SU carburetors, and work within the last three years has included fitting an aluminum radiator and replacing the ignition module, water pump, thermostat, valve cover, oil pan, fuel pump gaskets, and fuel filter.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive and a limited-slip differential.

The car is titled in California under the VIN sequence 133951M250049, which combines the type designation on the data tag with the last six digits of the stamp shown above. The stamp is difficult to read.

Decoding the data plate reveals the following information:

  • Type
    • 1 – sedan
    • 3 – two-door model
    • 3 – B18B or B20B engine
    • 9 – non-Swedish assembly
    • 5 – M41 gearbox with overdrive
    • 1 – left-hand drive
  • Color
    • 94 – Dark Green paint
  • Upholstery
    • 425-552 – tan vinyl upholstery
  • S-codes
    • 5145 – limited-slip differential
    • 5324 – assembly at the Halifax, Nova Scotia, facility