A collection of classic cars seen in use on Street View.

The intention is eventually list all pre 1975 cars seen on Street View, not just exotica.
If you find a pre 1975 car on Street View please send the details using the submission form in the column on the right.
Cars must be on the road or in another public place - please, no cars in gardens or private driveways.
Click on the "coordinates" link for each car to see the original Street View - but please note that the image may no longer be on the Streetview Database.

Volvo Amazon

Volvo Amazon

Coordinates 43.9305138,12.4495012

Picture dated May 2009



The Volvo 120 Series built between 1956-1970 is known generally as the 'Amazon'

When introduced the car caused some surprises for a relatively small-engined car with a performance matching and in some cases exceeding some sports cars.

Original specifications for the Amazon included the new Volvo B16 engine, a 3-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive, and front seat belts as standard equipment. This was a world first

In 1962 the Amazon became the first series produced car with a three-point safety belt in the front seats as standard.

The station wagon (estate) version was introduced at the 1962 Stockholm Auto Show. The wagon featured a two-piece tailgate, with the lower section folding down to provide a load surface and the upper section that hinged overhead. At the same time a two-door version was introduced.

The car was made at Lundby, Sweden; Torslanda, Sweden; Ghent, Belgium; Halifax, Canada; Durban, South Africa; and Arica, Northern Chile. By the end of production, 234,653 four-door models, 359,917 two-door models and 73,220 station wagons had been produced.

For more information see here.

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