1965 Volvo 122 S from North America - Comments

7th Jan 2007, 19:27

"A reliable but simple classic"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Fuel lines needed replacing.

New bucket seats ($300), old ones wore out.

Needed body work, car rusted fairly badly through

time.

Clutch starting to show its age.

General comments?

For the era this car came from it has some good speed, cornering not so much.

Strong body, I got hit by a 4X4 and did no damage to me, but bent his whole bumper in.

Easy to work on.

Very simple controls.

Gas mileage is terrible, although I knew they used to get 20+ miles to the gallon, I am at 10-12.


23rd Mar 2008, 01:52

I've had a bad gas mileage experience with my 1966 122S Wagon. Turns out because the gas filler neck is set low and I haven't been able to find a gas cap that seals properly, gas spills from the tank during cornering. Very Frustrating.

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