1963 Volvo Other

Coupe

B20E

4 speed Manual + overdrive

Clear

Gasoline

I had the unfortunate experience to have an engine fire on my pristine 544. The fire was limited to the interior right side of the engine compartment, damaging the wiring, carbs and paint on that side. I no longer have the time or physicality to restore the compartment to its former glory. As revealed in the aforementioned website, prior to the fire it was a First Place winner in a local car show in the Foreign Car Class. It was not restored to original but, in my opinion better than, as the entire interior has been upgraded and sound insulated including Toyota bucket seats, modern multi functional instrument panel, six speaker stereo/CD sound system, retractable seat belts, electric actuated windows, all new window fuzzies, door and window rubber molding. The 85HP B18 has been replaced with a 130 HP 1971 B20E engine, 50 amp single wire alternator, Petronix ignition distributor, dual exhaust, twin governed electric radiator fans, M41F overdrive transmission with custom drive shaft, braided flexible stainless brake lines, push button start and beautiful paint job (2002 Nissan “Sea Scope Metallic”) with detailed body underside and so much more. I estimate excluding labor, to pull the engine, repaint the right side of the engine compartment, rebuild the SUH6 carbs, replace the burned wires on the right side and some incidentals like gaskets, battery and hoses shouldn’t exceed $1500 with a resale potential of $12,000 plus. Location: Salt Lake City, UtahMBambo&comcast.net On Oct-10-14 at 10:33:11 PDT, seller added the following information: I had the unfortunate experience to have an engine fire on my pristine 544. The fire was limited to the interior right side of the engine compartment, damaging the wiring, carbs and paint on that side. I no longer have the time or physicality to restore the compartment to its former glory. As revealed in the aforementioned website, prior to the fire it was a First Place winner in a local car show in the Foreign Car Class. It was not restored to original but, in my opinion better than, as the entire interior has been upgraded and sound insulated ("Cool It" & Boom Mat) including Toyota bucket seats, modern multi functional instrument panel, six speaker stereo/CD sound system, retractable seat belts, electric actuated windows, all new window fuzzies, door and window rubber molding. The 85HP B18 has been replaced with a 130 HP 1971 B20E engine, 50 amp single wire alternator, Petronix ignition distributor, dual exhaust, twin governed electric radiator fans, M41F overdrive transmission with custom drive shaft, braided flexible stainless brake lines, push button start (eliminate broken keys), Coker radial whitewalls and beautiful paint job (2002 Nissan “Sea Scope Metallic”) with detailed body underside and so much more. I estimate excluding labor, to pull the engine, repaint the right side of the engine compartment, rebuild the SUH6 carbs ($400), replace the burned wires on the right side and some incidentals like gaskets, battery and grommets/hoses shouldn’t exceed $1500 total with a resale potential of $12,000 plus. Location: Salt Lake City, Utah. The engine and M41F transplant were a $5000 expense along with $2000 interior and $3000 paint.MBambo&comcast.net