Amazon wanted

McP · Oct 19th, 2010, 15:01

Hello!

After falling in love with an Amazon I saw that has now gone, I'm definitely a prospective owner.

I'm after a decent condition 121/122 (haven't totally got to grips with the designations yet!), preferably 2-door with a current MOT, looking to pay not more than 1800 I hope.

Cheers
Andy

agent_strangelove · Oct 19th, 2010, 16:32

The 121 was the single carb version of the car while the 122 left the factory with dual carbs...

It gets sort of confusing if you dig into the factory designations. If you want to get technical, you will sometime see the two door refered to as a 131 or 132 but this not common. As well as the amazon wagon/estate being call the 221/222...

Tail · Oct 20th, 2010, 16:02

One on e-bay at the moment looks reasonable, it depends what it goes for i suppose http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-131-amaz...item43a282d1c2

McP · Oct 21st, 2010, 15:44

Thanks, I've been keeping my eye on that one- though it went for over 3k last time so I imagine it will be well outside my budget this time too. Then again, with eBay, who knows?!

woodman · Oct 22nd, 2010, 09:33

I've said this before, but my advice is be ready to spend at least as much as you pay for the car on getting it properly usable. I've been keeping receipts for what I've spent and in the nine months I've owned mine I've spent exactly as much as the purchase price (but I do need it to work as everyday transport, so the pressure's on). Cashflow is of course the issue, so try and work out a priority list of what needs tackling and tackle it in the right order - otherwise your cashflow runs away with you. Be sure to factor this in when haggling or ebaying!

Good luck.

Moosejaw · Oct 22nd, 2010, 11:58

With that in mind, I'd suggest buying the very best one you can afford in the first place.
A £3k Amazon is likely to be in better shape than a £1500 one that's had £1500 spent on it.

That red Ebay one does look nice, and it's a late model twin carb so it'll be faster than the hallowed GT, but it's been on sale quite a few times over the last year or so, which sets alarm bells ringing.

222s · Oct 22nd, 2010, 12:29

Whilst mechanical problems aren't necessarily cheap to fix, bodywork issues are usually by far the most expensive to put right, and sorting out a rusty example properly will be a money pit. If you're not already familiar with Amazons, it might be worth having a read here.

McP · Oct 22nd, 2010, 13:49

Thanks for the advice all, I may need to consider upping the budget and taking time to find a good one by the sound of it.

Having said that, it would have to go some way to beating my current alfa as a money pit, and that's only ten years old!

ex911driver · Nov 13th, 2010, 22:12

1965 Amazon 122S Mot until August 2011, jacking points sound , new front calipers and rear wheel cylinders , slight welding done for Mot,
look on carandclassic.co.uk

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C180434/

woodythelampy · Nov 22nd, 2010, 19:23

Hi there. Ref that green one above-Its being sold by Amazon repairs in Oxford and being a long standing customer of Charlies, I drove it to the supermarket last month while my car was being serviced! Its honestly described as crusty but a surprisingly nice drive!!

Oct 19th, 2010, 15:01	#1
McP Junior Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2011 21:55 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Birmingham	Amazon wanted Hello! After falling in love with an Amazon I saw that has now gone, I'm definitely a prospective owner. I'm after a decent condition 121/122 (haven't totally got to grips with the designations yet!), preferably 2-door with a current MOT, looking to pay not more than 1800 I hope. Cheers Andy

Oct 22nd, 2010, 09:33	#5
woodman Master Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2023 13:03 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sheffield	I've said this before, but my advice is be ready to spend at least as much as you pay for the car on getting it properly usable. I've been keeping receipts for what I've spent and in the nine months I've owned mine I've spent exactly as much as the purchase price (but I do need it to work as everyday transport, so the pressure's on). Cashflow is of course the issue, so try and work out a priority list of what needs tackling and tackle it in the right order - otherwise your cashflow runs away with you. Be sure to factor this in when haggling or ebaying! Good luck. __________________ 1967 Volvo 121 Auto in everyday use and rolling restoration. 2002 Audi TT quattro. (Sorry!)

Oct 22nd, 2010, 12:29	#7
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Whilst mechanical problems aren't necessarily cheap to fix, bodywork issues are usually by far the most expensive to put right, and sorting out a rusty example properly will be a money pit. If you're not already familiar with Amazons, it might be worth having a read here. __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Nov 13th, 2010, 22:12	#9
ex911driver Member Last Online: Mar 5th, 2012 21:50 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Norwich	amazon 122 1965 £1495 1965 Amazon 122S Mot until August 2011, jacking points sound , new front calipers and rear wheel cylinders , slight welding done for Mot, look on carandclassic.co.uk http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C180434/

Oct 19th, 2010, 16:32	#2
agent_strangelove Pastry Engineer Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2024 21:47 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scappoose Oregon	The 121 was the single carb version of the car while the 122 left the factory with dual carbs... It gets sort of confusing if you dig into the factory designations. If you want to get technical, you will sometime see the two door refered to as a 131 or 132 but this not common. As well as the amazon wagon/estate being call the 221/222...

Oct 20th, 2010, 16:02	#3
Tail Master Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Newton Abbot	One on e-bay at the moment looks reasonable, it depends what it goes for i suppose http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-131-amaz...item43a282d1c2

Oct 21st, 2010, 15:44	#4
McP Junior Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2011 21:55 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Birmingham	Thanks, I've been keeping my eye on that one- though it went for over 3k last time so I imagine it will be well outside my budget this time too. Then again, with eBay, who knows?!

Oct 22nd, 2010, 11:58	#6
Moosejaw Premier Member Last Online: Jun 29th, 2012 19:44 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow	With that in mind, I'd suggest buying the very best one you can afford in the first place. A £3k Amazon is likely to be in better shape than a £1500 one that's had £1500 spent on it. That red Ebay one does look nice, and it's a late model twin carb so it'll be faster than the hallowed GT, but it's been on sale quite a few times over the last year or so, which sets alarm bells ringing.

Oct 22nd, 2010, 13:49	#8
McP Junior Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2011 21:55 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Birmingham	Thanks for the advice all, I may need to consider upping the budget and taking time to find a good one by the sound of it. Having said that, it would have to go some way to beating my current alfa as a money pit, and that's only ten years old!

Nov 22nd, 2010, 19:23	#10
woodythelampy Junior Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2022 18:21 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bedfordshire	Hi there. Ref that green one above-Its being sold by Amazon repairs in Oxford and being a long standing customer of Charlies, I drove it to the supermarket last month while my car was being serviced! Its honestly described as crusty but a surprisingly nice drive!!

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