Puget Sound Chapter of Volvo Sports America
Dale is what you call a “Volvo Guy”. While attending Shoreline Community College, his friends bought American muscle cars while Dale was eyeballing European cars. He found a 1967 Volvo 1800 and quickly parted with $2000.00. Continue reading “Member Focus: Dale’s very RED 1965 1800S”
Eric is the design type. He is a thinker, philosopher, tinkerer, designer and pinion gear grinder. Always thinking of form and function. Continue reading “The Designer’s 1967 1800S”
1957: USSR launches Sputnik 1, a satellite that would cross American soil and freak the bejesus out of many Americans, South Vietnam attacked by Viet Cong Guerrillas and Elvis Presley purchases Graceland…oh yeah… Continue reading “Walt’s Original Paint 1957 Duett”
See that “O” as the first letter on the license plate? Many Volvo advertisements had “O” as the first letter as that was Göteborgs län (län=county), where the Volvo factory and headquarters were located. Continue reading “Swedish License Plate Alphabet Soup”
The “Northern” cruise was a smashing success. We met at the Buzz Inn parking at Harvey Field in Snohomish. There is a coffee hut there and the restaurant is open for those who wants to grab breakfast. Continue reading “The “Northern” Drive”
Editor’s Note: Volvo Dick is called just that because he is a true Volvo enthusiast. Dick is one of the most active club members that very seldom misses a car show or event. We present his beautiful Volvo PV with chassis number 409903 featured in color code 19, black. Volvo did not offer much creativity when they named this model. PV stands for “Person Vagn” as in passenger car but that doesn’t make it any less exciting. Continue reading “Member Focus: Dick and his 1964 Volvo PV 544 Sport”
1972, there was a break-in at the Watergate building, a dude called Don Mclean released “American Pie” and Peggy did not drive her Chevy to the levy but she bought an almost brand new Volvo 1800ES. Continue reading “Member Focus: Peggy’s Mint 1972 1800ES”
We meet on the first Wednesday every month at the Third Place Bookstore Lake Forest Park Towne Center but because Covid, the cafe has been closed. Continue reading “PSVSA outdoor monthly GT meeting, a HUGE success.”
Covid 19 have brought us a different way of life. One thing that is currently not possible is car shows. As car folks we still want to enjoy our cars while still being respectful and exercise social distance. So how can we do this and still stay safe? Continue reading “PSVSA Eastern Drive”
Of course you know of the round air cleaners that adorns your SU carburetors on your Volvo, they are almost a trademark. Continue reading “What?? Square air cleaners? On a vintage Volvo?”