[Nick B]

Autobahn in Ocala is good not sure if they know Volvo.

[tonycirocco@me.com]

Originally Posted by Janicepyatt

It would be a second or occasional car. I hear parts are not an issue.

Thanks for the replies...

Had one 40 years ago. VERY hot while driving-not good in FL heat.

[Luggage]

There's like a hundred you described!

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by butlerism

Oh jeeps TOTV moderators.
this post was so far off topic.
Grow some

Off topic? This is more on topic than many posts here.

[Skip]

Originally Posted by VILLAGE ALARM

As the owner of a vintage car collection I can tell you it is much cheaper to buy a restored car in the long run. Otherwise your new baby will be in the shop and or leave you stranded on the side of the road. You will get much more pleasure for your money and a lot less headache.

Andre is right. Cost more to fix it than to buy one already "fixed".

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[Black Beauty]

Try Accu-Tech on 301 just south of 466

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by Janicepyatt

I'm considering buying a 50 year old Volvo P-1800...does anyone have any suggestions for a mechanic locally that I could rely on? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

I like vintage cars but wondering, an old Volvo???? If brings back memories perhaps you could share.

[McGyver9]

Originally Posted by Looking for next wife

The Cech brothers in Orlando and the best Volvo specialists in the state and maybe the southeast. They aren't expensive either. If you have a vintage Volvo; you definitely need them. Do a search.

Good info, however..
Consider the cost of towing it to Orlando if (when) it breaks down...

I concur....if YOU can't/don't have the experience to wrench on your classic yourself, I'd look for another hobby...

JMHO...
Your mileage may vary...

[HORNET]

They make excellent paper weights

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Janicepyatt

I'm considering buying a 50 year old Volvo P-1800...does anyone have any suggestions for a mechanic locally that I could rely on? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

IMO, if you have no mechanical ability I would think again? Pre-90s and especially 70’s old cars require lots of preventive maintenance from well rounded mechanic. Though by today’s standards fairly simple, but still require knowledge. If you have to pay for that knowledge it can get pretty expensive.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

IMO, if you have no mechanical ability I would think again? Pre-90s and especially 70’s old cars require lots of preventive maintenance from well rounded mechanic. Though by today’s standards fairly simple, but still require knowledge. If you have to pay for that knowledge it can get pretty expensive.

I agree completely, but they are so much easier to work on, I hate trying to work on a new car.......

[jpvillager]

Call AG (all German) in Leesburg. They probably don't work on them but will know does. I did it for a SAAB I was considering and they got me pointed in the right direction. Ask both about parts.

[dustyaljac]

I would trust Sume Tire South. Great mechanics

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I agree completely, but they are so much easier to work on, I hate trying to work on a new car.......

Agree! If you have skill. How many today would even know what dwell angle is, or how to adjust crack opening on carburetor? I use to be motorcraft/autolite master. Easiest carburetor I ever rebuilt was autolite 2100 and 4100s. Qudrajets and Carter’s require bending of adjustment rods to get choke right. A real pain!

Any new car now if you even think of working on it you have to have scan tool. Even if you got scan tool you have to be able to figure out how to use it. Just another layer of knowledge you have to have IMO.

[DONS999]

1963 pv 544 Volvo first car and it was great couldn't kill it I've had 10 Volvo's since then..
I think the Guiness world record for the most miles on a passenger car is a P 1800

Good luck