Basic information and history

The Volvo Amazon, officially known as the 120 series, was introduced in the second half of the 1950s and quickly established a reputation for being a robust construction, with good rust protection standards for its time and a timeless design. The 1959 model year is one of the early cars with the B16 engine and classic details that many enthusiasts appreciate. The combination of simple, durable mechanics and a wide range of available spare parts makes the model a practical classic to own and use.

According to the seller, the car has a long and consistent ownership history: the first owner kept the car from 1959 to 1997, it was then inherited by their grandson who owned it for two years before it was sold on. The car then sat for a long time until the current owner bought it in 2023. The odometer reading is stated to be 0 km after restoration. A towbar is fitted.

The car has recently undergone an extensive technical and cosmetic overhaul with new paint and mechanical renovation, as well as service in early 2025.

The information in the ad is provided by the seller.

Equipment and options

• Towbar

Upgrades and refurbishment carried out according to the seller:

• New bodywork paint, car has not been used since paint
• Newly renovated engine and carburetor, new bearings and piston rings, overhauled top
• Converted to 12 V electrical system
• New brakes including new master brake cylinder and brake pipes
• Newly renovated rear axle
• New bushings in both rear and front axle
• New wheel bearings
• New knuckles and new support bearing in the Cardan shaft
• New exhaust system
• New rubber strips around all side windows
• Newly chromed tailgate handle
• New stainless steel bumpers
• New moldings around the front and rear windows
• New tires

Condition

Body and exterior details: The body has been freshly painted and the seller states that the paint is flawless. Glass is in good condition. Chrome and moldings are reported to be in good condition, with newly chromed tailgate handles, new moldings around the front and rear windows and new stainless steel bumpers. All rubber moldings around all windows are new. See pictures for your own assessment.

Interior: New upholstery and the headliner is new. Steering wheel, controls and buttons are described as without any complaints. See pictures for your own assessment.

Tires and rims: New tires are mounted. Rims in very good condition, with small edge scratches on the right and left rear rims and a small dent on the left front hubcap. See pictures for your own assessment.

Mechanics and function: The engine has been newly renovated with new bearings and piston rings and a new top. The carburetor has been renovated. The car has been converted to 12 V. The brake system is new including the master brake cylinder and pipes. The rear axle has been renovated. The bushings in the front and rear axle have been replaced, as well as the wheel bearings. The Cardan shaft has new universal joints and a new support bearing. The exhaust system is new. According to the seller, the car was serviced in early 2025.

Service history

Last service performed in early 2025 according to the seller. There are receipts related to the restoration and purchase of parts as well as some other documentation and previous service records. The stated odometer reading of 0 km refers to the car after restoration and repainting.

Summary

This 1959 Volvo Amazon has recently undergone an extensive restoration and gives an overall impression that is aimed at the knowledgeable enthusiast or collector. New paint, new moldings and stainless steel bumpers give a fresh exterior. The interior has been reupholstered, including the headliner. The drivetrain and chassis have been overhauled with a renovated engine, conversion to 12V, new brakes and extensive replacement of wearing parts. New tires complete the overall look.

All information is provided by the seller. Interested parties are encouraged to review images and available documents and make their own assessment on site.