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The ones that got away: Saab 96
1960s / Saab / Swedish

The ones that got away: Saab 96

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Ronan Glon • 3 Comments

Dozens of Utah winters took a heavy toll on this otherwise straight, un-restored Saab 96. Continue reading →

Auction watch: 1949 Saab 49 pre-production prototype
1940s / Saab / Swedish

Auction watch: 1949 Saab 49 pre-production prototype

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

This car is one of the three surviving 92 prototypes built by Saab. Continue reading →

Live from the Shanghai Auto Show: Volvo PV652
1930s / 2017 Shanghai Auto Show / Swedish / Volvo

Live from the Shanghai Auto Show: Volvo PV652

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Introduced in 1929, the PV650-series was the very first Volvo powered by a six-cylinder engine. Continue reading →

40 years ago: Volvo introduces the 262C
1970s / 1980s / Swedish / Volvo

40 years ago: Volvo introduces the 262C

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 4 Comments

The 262C was built to shake Volvo’s staid reputation. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: junked European classics on the outskirts of Salt Lake City
1950s / 1960s / 1970s / American / Austin / British / Chevrolet / Fiat / French / Italian / Lancia / Renault / Rust in peace / Saab / Swedish / Volvo

Rust in peace: junked European classics on the outskirts of Salt Lake City

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

When I heard about a junkyard with a few “old little French cars,” I quickly drove over to investigate. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: A forgotten used car lot in Salt Lake City
1960s / 1970s / 1980s / BMW / British / German / Japanese / MG / Rust in peace / Saab / Subaru / Swedish

Rust in peace: A forgotten used car lot in Salt Lake City

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

The person who amassed this collection had a penchant for Japanese and Swedish iron. Continue reading →

Events: the 4th annual Ventabren Retro Passion show
1950s / 1960s / 1970s / 1980s / 1990s / Alfa Romeo / British / Caterham / Citroen / Dino / Fiat / Ford / French / German / Italian / Japanese / Lancia / Lotus / Matra / Neckar / Peugeot / Porsche / Renault / Swedish / Toyota / Volvo

Events: the 4th annual Ventabren Retro Passion show

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

This small, regional show tends to offer an eclectic selection of cars. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: Swedish and Italian classics in the heart of Salt Lake City
1970s / 1980s / Fiat / Italian / Rust in peace / Saab / Swedish

Rust in peace: Swedish and Italian classics in the heart of Salt Lake City

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

A chance encounter while navigating side streets to avoid a traffic jam. Continue reading →

How Volvo almost turned the Amazon into a factory-built hot rod
1950s / 1960s / Swedish / Volvo

How Volvo almost turned the Amazon into a factory-built hot rod

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

“There were plans to put a V8 in an Amazon,” says Volvo. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: Volvo 740 GL
1980s / 1990s / Rust in peace / Swedish / Volvo

Rust in peace: Volvo 740 GL

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Odds are this 740 GL was burning oil, coolant, or both before it was parked. Continue reading →

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