Volvo Amazon Estate, 1963, Valkeakoski

1963 Volvo Amazon Estate

Fully restored Swedish classic

Beautifully restored and exceptionally charming 1963 Volvo Amazon Estate, with an interesting history spanning the United States and Finland. The car has been restored with particular attention to originality and period-correct details.

The car was “born” on 29 May 1963 and was originally exported to the United States. In 1967, a Finnish family bought the car in San Francisco. The family returned to Finland in 1970 and brought the Volvo with them. The car was used in Finland until 1982.

The restoration was carried out over several years. Initially, the rusted front inner wings were replaced with repair panels sourced from another Amazon, and the front floor was repaired.

Where possible, new metal panels were fitted in line with the original spot-weld locations, while other weld seams were carefully finished with tin. Once all welding work was complete, the entire car was soda blasted.

The body was then treated with epoxy primer, after which the car was professionally painted externally.

Particular attention was paid to ensuring that replacement parts were correct for the 1963 model year. The result is a car that retains the original character and appearance of an early Amazon while benefiting from a thorough restoration.

The car returned to the road in 2014 after being off the road for approximately 22 years. It was inspected and approved for the historic vehicle register in 2015.

Highlights

• 1963 Volvo Amazon Estate

• Originally exported to the United States

• Bought in San Francisco in 1967 and brought to Finland in 1970

• Bodywork and rust repairs completed

• Replacement parts selected to meet 1963 specifications

• Volvo B18 engine, not the car’s original engine

• Restored interior with a period-correct appearance

• Excellent practicality of a classic estate car

• Returned to the road in 2014

• Inspected and registered as a historic vehicle in 2015

This is a particularly fine example of Volvo’s legendary Amazon Estate: a practical and stylish Swedish classic with an authentic history, extensive restoration and the characteristic feel of a 1960s Volvo.

A rare opportunity to acquire a properly restored early Volvo Amazon Estate with documented history and Finnish ownership history.