Not Sold (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
1966 Volvo Amazon 121 Single family ownership from new
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Apr 2026
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1966 Volvo Amazon 121 Single family ownership from new
UK • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 71
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Volvo Amazon 121 boasts single-family ownership from new and a warranted 88,000 miles, supported by documented service history. It features a repaint by Volvo in 1996 and has been recognized for its excellent condition at Volvo Owners' Club rallies.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in 'excellent' condition throughout. The listing mentions almost entirely original bodywork, a repaint by Volvo in 1996, and having been named 'Best Kept Volvo' twice in 1998 and 1999. While some parts have been replaced (exhaust, seatbelts, and front panel), the overall description points to a well-maintained vehicle with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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88,000 miles
217253
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
COY 296D
1966
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
1966 Volvo Amazon 121 Single family ownership from new
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Apr 2026
Market Position:
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Description
Unlike its slant-backed predecessor, thePV544, the new-for-1956 Volvo Amazon was a modern-looking three-box design.
Safety was already a priority for all Volvo models, and the Amazon range featured a padded dashboard and laminated windscreen, in addition to being the first Volvo with seatbelt attachments both front and rear.
Power came from Volvo's new OHV engine which was initially of 1.4 litres, but it increased to 1.6-, 1.8-, and eventually two-litre capacity over the model's fourteen-year lifespan.
These were mated to either three- or four-speed manual gearboxes or a three-speed automatic unit.
Suspension was independent at the front with wishbones and coil springs, and by live axle, torque arms, and coil springs at the rear.
Braking was initially by drums all-round, with discs becoming standard at the front from 1964.
Over time, the Amazon was available as either a two- or four-door Saloon or Estate.
Like its predecessor, it was of tough construction and inherently good han...
Price Analysis vs Other Amazons
£600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,095
Median Price (Since 2020)
£113,602
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 15th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
88,016 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 16th Mar 2026, 88,016 miles
Passed
On 29th Mar 2018, 87,521 miles
Passed
On 29th Mar 2017, 87,001 miles
Passed
On 23rd Mar 2016, 86,599 miles
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H&H Auctioneers
14A Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RW
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