This 1971 Volvo 1800E has original blue California plates, overdrive, a one-owner history and many other desirable traits. According to the seller, it was picked up at the factory when new and driven the length of Russia before being shipped across the Pacific from Vladivostok–super cool. We always love a car with a story, but this is one of the more fantastic ones we’ve heard in a while. Find it here on Craigslist in Campbell, California for $19,500. Special thanks to BaT reader Clinton F. for this submission.

We aren’t sure how the owner received clearance to drive this car though the Iron Curtain, and we can’t imagine what it must have been like to do so. It’s clear that it meant a great deal to the owner since, as its current condition appears to be excellent. We particularly like this gold/black color combo.

Things are as tidy inside as out. The butternut upholstery is the perfect compliment for the gold exterior. According to the seller everything including analogue dash clock and rear window defroster remains functional.

Like many other P1800s on the market, this is a high mileage car. The odometer shows just over 231k miles, though the fuel-injected B20E is known to be a potential million-mile engine. The seller states that the car recently received a complete service, including the addition of new brakes, shocks, and fluids. All maintenance records are included as well, possibly to new.

A nice car with killer history, we’re happy to know that preserving this car means preserving that memory. Hopefully the seller took some snapshots along the way.