Your humble Editor grew up in Sweden and as American media was expensive for the state owned TV station, we ended up with a lot of shows from the UK. “The Saint” was one of them. My dad and I used to watch this show together.
The Saint
Southern Cruise
The Southern Cruise is in the books. We started from Harvey Field in Snohomish with a 10:30 departure. Nine cars were present for the initial leg of the journey. Heading down High Bridge road was a pleasure with perfect weather, new pavements and light traffic. Continue reading “Southern Cruise”
12th Annual Swedish Club Car Show
The 12th Annual Swedish Club car show was held at the Swedish Club for Swedish Cars with Swedish car enthusiasts waving Swedish flags and eating Swedish meatballs. Phew…that is a lot of Swedish! Continue reading “12th Annual Swedish Club Car Show”
Member Focus: Dale’s very RED 1965 1800S
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”
The Designer’s 1967 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”
Walt’s Original Paint 1957 Duett
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”
Swedish License Plate Alphabet Soup
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” Drive
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”
Member Focus: Dick and his 1964 Volvo PV 544 Sport
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”
Member Focus: Peggy’s Mint 1972 1800ES
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”