1967 Volvo Other

Coupe

B18

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133351M244696

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This is a REAL 1967 Volvo 123GT. My company, "At Speed Motors" focuses upon investment-level Porsches...but sometimes I come across cars I just can't pass up! This is the real thing, a Volvo 123GT!! Please don't mistake this for the much more common 122/122S or a 123GT Clone...it is none of the above (please note the verification letter from Volvo Cars Belgium)!!! I was on a trek in Europe to purchase several Porsches and found this car stored in the back of the second floor of a Belgium dealer friend of mine. He noted it had been there for years and the layer of dust on the car verified his claim. I recognized the 123GT immediately for what it was and bought it on the spot!! These cars were exceptionally rare with only an estimated 1,500 ever built and were very special from the factory. Changes to the 123GT over the standard 122 were: car was only offered in a 2 door coupe version; the B18 engine was modified at the factory for higher compression and produced more power (115hp); the engine was also fitted with dual SU carburetors; these cars were only delivered with a factory 4 speed manual transmission with electronic overdrive; the factory boosted the front disk braking system to handle the additional speed; the suspension was altered by the factory to be stiffer and more capable of handling the additional power/speed; Recaro seats were fitted from the factory; front driving lights were fitted at the factory as well as a rear fog light; a tachometer was added at the factory to the top of the dash; a special factory steering wheel with 123GT insignia was added along with factory 123 badging and exterior trim. Everything on the car works wonderfully - the engine purrs along, the brakes are strong, suspension is firm, all lights work, the tires are perfect, the spare is untouched, the jack is in place, even the fresh air fan still works!!! The heater valve seems a little stuck as warm air comes in all the time, but I'm sure we'll have that fixed by the end of the auction. Please also take a look at the glass...all correct with original Volvo insignias!! The previous owner installed an aftermarket radio, but I have the original Volvo blockout plate if you want to remove that and put it back the way it should be!! The car was painted years ago according to my Belgium dealer friend (note the excellent color change from the original green), but that paint is still in excellent condition with strong lustre and so few chips one would think it was done last year. As with all 122 bodies, this car had a little rust under the driver/rear passenger floor boards and spare wheel well, but that was repaired when the car was painted. The rest of the underside and body are in excellent condition with no signs of accident damage or additional rust. This is an excellent car in a wonderful period color combination that will be a joy for years to come for the next owner. Given my focus upon Porsches, I wanted to enjoy the car a bit and then move it on to a Volvo person to enjoy. There is no good reason other than that to sell it. Don't miss this car...you would be hard pressed to find a nicer example that has not been restored. Please contact me with any questions at 703-627-9991. Take a look at my 100% rating and bid with full confidence. I stand behind absolutely everything I sell. My thanks, Bob.On May-21-14 at 09:11:39 PDT, seller added the following information: Hi. Lots of folks have asked about the VIN stamping that appears up near the cowl on the car. So sorry, I took a picture of it, but it was #25 and eBay only allows 24 pictures. When the car was repainted, they painted over the stamping, but you can still see it underneath. I really don't want to take the paint off at this point since it is so evident. Thus, I'm going to remove a picture and post that for everyone to see. Yes, THIS IS A REAL 123GT!!! The number seen is 133351 M244696. Please call me with any questions at 703-627-9991. BobOn May-21-14 at 12:29:38 PDT, seller added the following information: On May-22-14 at 09:19:40 PDT, seller added the following information: Hi again. The Head of the Volvo 123GT Registry just added the car to his registry. He also inquired as to the engine number of the car. That number is: 4968 60 2221 as stamped on the block. Look, I know the car isn't perfect and doesn't have every single 123GT item as it left the factory, folks... BUT, IT IS HERE IN THE U.S. AND IT IS 100% AUTHENTIC!! BobOn May-27-14 at 10:05:31 PDT, seller added the following information: You know what...some of you are absolutely driving me nuts with this car! I had one guy tell me I had been scammed and should remove the car since it was fake due to the VIN stamping...then came back, said he was sorry and, yes, it was a real GT... Hey, no kidding fella! I have "experts" telling me it was supposed to have this, that, and the other thing, and other "experts" telling me the opposite, and then other "experts" telling me since it doesn't it is all wrong... Look, as I said, I'm NOT A VOLVO EXPERT, but I do know this is a REAL 123GT. It might be missing the chrome side pieces for the Recaro seats, it might have 5" instead of 7" Hella front lights (even though half of you say it should have 5" and half say it should have 7"!!!!). There's no denying that it isn't a concours condition $45,000 Volvo 123GT...!!! I got it!! See the car for what it is, not what it is not and STOP BOMBARDING ME WITH RIDICULOUS QUESTIONS. You are wasting your/my time. Ok, so here are answers to some of the best questions asked: 1) No, it is not concours. 2) Yes, it is a B18, not a B20...that's just a little "B20" insignia added by the painter that did the repaint. As I noted, the engine is correct for a 123GT and displacement is 1.8, not 2.0. 3) Yes, it is a REAL 123GT. 4) Yes, it has a 4 speed with electronic overdrive...as the ad says. 5) No, it does not appear to have been hit at all... 6) Yes, it was green originally...yes, it was painted white later in life. 7) No, I won't trade for a boat. 8) Yes, it's in the U.S., clear title, in Maryland, and runs fine. Yes, it could be driven just about anywhere...