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1973 Volvo 164 E

United Kingdom • 22 Dec 2025 • Lot 1310

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This 1973 Volvo 164E is a characterful classic, owned by the vendor for 20 years. It features a converted twin-carb 2980cc engine, 4-speed manual with overdrive, and a factory tan leather interior, all wrapped in a distinctive '70s Aztec Gold finish.

Condition

6

The car is described as being in overall solid condition with slight wear visible in paint, interior. It's an honest presentation. Some reconditioning is likely required.

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Odometer:

115,190 miles

MHU 256L

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RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description Increasingly rare 164 'E' Saloon Owned by our vendor for approx 20 years 2980cc petrol engine converted to twin carb 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive Beautiful '70s colour combination Just 3 previous owners HPI Clear Subject to 6.5% + VAT Buyers fees The Volvo 164E was the car that proved Volvo could do luxury.

Smooth, strong and unmistakably Scandinavian, it offered Mercedes-like refinement with Volvo toughness - and today it stands as one of the brand’s most characterful classics.

This 1973 164 brings all that charm, backed by a long term ownership, strong mechanicals, and a wonderfully period-correct specification.

Background & History The Volvo 164E was the luxury, six-cylinder flagship of the classic Volvo line-up.

The 164 was introduced in 1968 and produced until 1975, it sat above the 140-series and paved the way for Volvo’s later 200- and 700-series executive cars.

By 1973 the model had matured into its most desirable form.

Improved refinement and the opt...