While yesterday’s “collection” post focused on old air-cooled VWs, today’s is about Volvo P1800 coupes. A craigslist seller in California’s San Fernando Valley has posted up a vast collection of these pretty Swedes, along with photos of a few other classic Volvos. Prices seem reasonable but the seller is not parting cars out, so only show up if you have a trailer in tow. There’s also rumors of a Bertone coupe in the mix. Find the posting here on craigslist and go here if the ad disappears. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Jimmy for the find.

The seller claims to have coupes ranging from 1961 to 1972, and the photos seem to back up the claim with numerous rows of the car that gained big screen fame in The Saint. The values on these coupes is hard to pin down, but tends to fall into two camps: project or pristine, with few cars rarely falling into the “rolling project” category that many of us play in. The good news here is, unlike what you’d find in my part of the world, many of these rust-prone Volvos look quite solid and worthy of restoration.

Despite the seller only referencing a Bertone coupe as the sole outlier, we can also see here he’s got what looks like an early Volvo PV444. This is actually my personal favorite of the cars that he has listed, and it looks like a genuine California black plate example. Still wearing its original hubcaps and steel wheels with a nice, even patina, I’d certainly consider rescuing this one if I were closer – and also inquiring if he’s got any P1800 wagons hiding out.

With so many P1800s, the question becomes: which one would you take home? As you scroll through the pictures, you’ll notice a very complete white example, along with this sunburnt car that looks quite straight going down the sides. There’s also a green/blue coupe with full glass and mildly shiny paint that may be the best one of the bunch. As the seller mentions, he is not parting cars out – but he may have what you’re hunting for if you call ahead. This looks like a great find for the vintage Volvo enthusiast; let us know if you intend to check it out.