Friday, June 29, 2012

Junkyard Find: 1969 Volvo 145 Wagon

I see more Volvo Amazons in junkyards (and on the street) than I do 140s, probably because the Amazon was built for 15 years versus the 140′s eight. Both cars got the pushrod version of Volvo's sturdy— in fact, tractor-grade sturdy— B engine and were unusually safe for their times. Both were typically bought by owners who planned on keeping the cars for many decades. Still, there comes a day when a 43-year-old station wagon just isn't worth maintaining. Here's a '69 wagon I found at a junkyard near my house.
The Volvo 240 evolved out of the 140 and was pretty much the same car from about the windshield rearward. You can really see the resemblance between the 245 and 145 wagons from this view.
This proud engine identification lettering looks serious.
I always think of my free '68 Volvo 144 when I see the "thermometer" speedo on one of these things.

14 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 01 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 02 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 03 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 04 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 05 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 06 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 07 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 08 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 09 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 10 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 11 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 12 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin 13 - 1969 Volvo 140 Wagon Down On the Junkyard - Picture courtesy of Murilee Martin

from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com




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  1. Ashley wilsonMay 17, 2023 at 12:52 AM

    Amazing! A reputable junkyard, Cash for Cars Brisbane pays top dollar for scrap and unwanted cars. Their car removal services in Brisbane are convenient and hassle-free, and they are committed to customer satisfaction.

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