1966 Volvo Amazon 122S Rally Car

Highlights

• Rally-prepared with engine, gearbox and axle configuration improved for road and ice rallying
• Fitted with a full roll cage, bucket seats and quick-release hydraulic handbrake
• 135 BHP Granath Racing engine recently tuned on a rolling road
• Health check carried out; the vendor describes the car as ready to race

The Appeal

The Volvo Amazon 122S has earned a formidable reputation in historic rallying, its robust construction and "bomb-proof" engine making it a natural competitor. This 1966 example has been specifically prepared for fast road rallying, offering a purposeful and competitive package for anyone looking to get behind the wheel of a proven rally machine.

Under the bonnet sits Volvo's legendary 1,800cc four-cylinder engine, producing a healthy 135 BHP. It has recently been tuned on a rolling road and is reported to be in very healthy order. The vendor states the car is in very good condition and drives really well, with brakes and clutch reported to be in good order. The interior has been stripped out to suit its rally purpose. The vendor notes some minor bubbling on the bottom sills but reports the car is very solid and strong underneath for its age.
Having undergone a health check and reportedly ready to race, this Amazon would be a superb historic rally entry.

Key Information

• Mileage: 10,245 km (indicated); vendor estimates true mileage at approximately 110,245 km
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: exempt
• Technical specs: 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: supplied with UK V5C

The Detail

• Granath Racing engine
• The vendor states the engine runs very well following its recent rolling road tune
• Twin-carb setup and MOCAL catch tank
• Minilite-type alloy wheels
• Heavy-duty sump guard
• Interior stripped out for fast road rallying; headlining and dashboard retained
• Roll cage installed
• Oreca race seats
• Turn One harnesses
• Fire extinguisher
• Auxiliary gauges added to the factory dashboard
• Updated lights/indicator stalk
• Racing pedals
• Moto-Lita sports steering wheel
• The vendor states the brakes and clutch are in very good condition
• Some minor bubbling noted on the bottom sills
• The vendor reports the underside is very solid and strong for a car of this age (see gallery)
• Straight-looking shell with very presentable paint and chrome

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