[{"id": 10014745, "authorName": "bobgreenman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobgreenman/", "bidAmount": 1455, "content": "$1,455 bid placed by bobgreenman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668176776, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10014747, "authorName": "Txbizman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txbizman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nerdish? Shouldn\u2019t that plate be \u201cSweetish\u201d?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1668176788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10014752, "authorName": "Txbizman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/txbizman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn spell check! \u201cSWEETISH\u201d not NORDISH!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1668176839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10014739, "authorName": "Bazzaland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bazzaland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah - now we're talkin'! My first Volvo was a '70 145S bought in '79...my first car out of college. Dark Green & 4 speed of course! Would love to see the original wheels on this one and maybe restore back to factory dark green - or - and swap single carb out to (2) SU's and - where are the iconic mudflaps?!\n\nGood luck with sale!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1668176890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10014762, "authorName": "Wagonista", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonista/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Wagonista", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668176936, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10014783, "authorName": "Lowstress65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowstress65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! Out of curiosity, is an original left front fender available with the car? Notice the height difference of the wheel arch left to right. (Larger space between raised character line running the length of the car, and the wheel arch on the passenger fender) This is a detail often overlooked during restoration or repairs of these cars. 67-70 cars had the low front arches, while 71-72 had high arches, and 73-74 were different at the leading edge for the late grille and corner light configuration. This car appears to have the original fender on the right, and a 71/72 fender on the left.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1668177246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10014835, "authorName": "VintageWannabe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagewannabe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahhh the Volvo 145. My first car and it is fondly remembered. I had a '73 fuel injected automatic. Lots of people know of the 240 series but this was the better looking series albeit prone to rust and ruin earlier up here in salted road Canada. I sadly gave up on mine when the driver side became fully fred flintstone with the carpet providing the only support for the driver's feet. I am impressed that this example is clearly a labour of love by someone who knows their stuff. I am curious though about the lowered suspension and although it looks great I am wondering how it handles. The original had a firm ride with a tight radius turning circle. Any bottoming out or weird behaviour?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1668177909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10014838, "authorName": "mr.russky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.russky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is an LS1 away from perfection.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668177987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10014891, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "California only allows 7 digits on a personalized plate. Wanted Nordic but that was already taken.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668178477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10014971, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for good wishes on the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668179359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015039, "authorName": "Robert.C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert.c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very cool wagon. And pre-SMOG in California, too, which is great.\r\n\r\nBoth rear doors appear to be sagging ever so slightly (with the driver-side being the bigger culprit), but maybe that's normal. I don't know how easy that would be to adjust. Is the suspension IPD? I find it odd that the listing doesn't mention that.\r\n\r\nOverall, a great car. Love that it has four-wheel discs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668180126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015048, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great project. Love everything but the wheel color, but that\u2019s easy to change. Looks like a lot of fun. Sorry you\u2019re having to get rid of it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668180186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015173, "authorName": "vintage_volvo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintage_volvo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lowstress65, good eye, in a body shop I worked at they would say you can't see both sides at the same time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668181294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015389, "authorName": "fabzfabz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fabzfabz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one sick Brick.\r\nLove all of it.\r\nBest of luck.\r\n\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668183285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015427, "authorName": "vintage_volvo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintage_volvo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fabzfabz, I hope you mean slick.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668183650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015429, "authorName": "Lowstress65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowstress65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vintage_volvo, I knew someone would chime in with that! I was thinking it as I was typing. I\u2019ve heard it many times over the years working in the restoration field, for sure!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668183665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015438, "authorName": "Smercer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smercer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad bought one of these new in '71 (I was 7). I learned to drive stick on it and took it with me to college. At the time, the 6 digit odometer, rear wiper, and 3pt seatbelts were way ahead of their time (who would keep a car to 100k?). What a tank!\r\nGreat to see this and good luck on the auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668183706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015506, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That shifter looks like something that belongs in a Peterbilt! Love it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668184182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015587, "authorName": "912Pcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/912pcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cThey love us in Turlock,and we love them for that\u201d iykyk. Glwta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668184848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015673, "authorName": "glope99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glope99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! I am experiencing a conflict between \"I want\" & \"I need\" this Volvo! The line between the two has suddenly become \"fuzzy!\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668185566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015749, "authorName": "Chaplain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chaplain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just add LS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668186156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015808, "authorName": "fabzfabz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fabzfabz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NOTE: Slang meaning of \u2018sick\u2019 is the opposite, and instead is used for something that's \u201coutstandingly or amazingly good or impressive.\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668186764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10016039, "authorName": "vintage_volvo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintage_volvo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fabzfabz, ok, good.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668188500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10016103, "authorName": "garagespec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garagespec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ayyyyyyyy, this is super tite", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668188974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10016360, "authorName": "welove3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/welove3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a set of HIF-6s with manifold on a shelf in my garage just waiting for this one! It takes me back to memories of my '69 142S. I put a Laycock Overdrive and (early) IPD swaybars on it and took on the 2002s on the autocross circuit. I found the B20 will break piston rings if reved over 9000.\r\nNow I need to find room in my garage without tossing out something I absolutely need, or might need someday. I'll keep an eye on this one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668190238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10016667, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Brick\" is an endearing name some Volvo owners use to describe their car. And yea............ my car is both \"Sick\" and \"Slick\" !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668191670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10017019, "authorName": "eggmasterduke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eggmasterduke/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by eggmasterduke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668193441, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10018035, "authorName": "fabzfabz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fabzfabz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "vdubhuey, I definitely concur.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668197608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10019075, "authorName": "sir_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sir_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the look of this Volvo Estate.Maybe change the wheel color??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668201725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10022031, "authorName": "Bklyndave74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bklyndave74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668215321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10022101, "authorName": "Davidk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lowstress65 \r\nREALLY good eye..\r\nStill a lovely Sick brick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668215956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10022112, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sir_mike I agree and I agree. But this car would be cool in Volvo factory dark green (color of my 122S) with silver/clearcoated wheels. I\u2019ve never understood black wheels. They add no contrast to the rest of the car, plus they look like dirty, brake dust covered silver wheels \ud83d\udede to me. That said, this is one \u201csick brick\u201d \ud83d\ude0e except for the mismatched fenders.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668216059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10022271, "authorName": "Davidk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Citabria98\r\nI concur completely having sold my 67 122 wagon here a few years ago\u2026\r\nVolvo \u201cBRG\u201d and silver wheels rock\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668217735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10022504, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So we all have opinions about wheel color. I wanted to give the car a European look with a modern touch. All chrome was removed and the car was finished in Land Rover Kensington green. Out in the sun the paint sparkles same as many of the newer cars. As far as the fenders, they were on the car when I bought it. Keep the comments coming.....it's great to hear different and divergent opinions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668220181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10022838, "authorName": "CrzRsn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crzrsn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the color combo looks incredible, however those headlights are not for me. I get that the LED projectors output way more light but in my opinion they look wrong and out of place on any classic, not just this Volvo, especially with the angel eye rings. Personally, I'd go back to a classic sealed beam. Will absolutely keep an eye on this one as it seems like a really sharp build. Plus I just ordered 3 of the Volvo Blipshift shirts the other day, so I need to add a Volvo to the fleet to justify the shirts).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668225409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10022937, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Davidk I looked at your 122, very nice! I betcha you miss it \ud83d\ude22 \r\nCheck out my Euro B20 o/d 122 on the Amazon registry (chassis # 327154)\r\nCheers \ud83c\udf77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668227796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10022949, "authorName": "ljerryd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ljerryd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to laugh because I bought a rusty '68 142 multiple decades ago, patched it up and picked up a gallon of mismatched paint at my local auto parts store and it came out nearly the same color as this! Found a full leather interior out of a 164 and drove that thing for years while my wife drove the \"nice\" '74 142GL. Great work and hope someone scores this slick brick! Good Luck.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1668227951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10022990, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 1978 bought a 71 144 with 300k miles on it that had been traded at the dealer I worked at as a tech. I paid $50 for it. I cut the springs an inch or so, put a glass pack on it; and autocrossed it. We were a Saab dealer in the 99 Turbo era, so I had and endless supply of free, bald, Pirelli P6s. Actually did fairly well with it. I became a low buck celebrity, and it was hellish fun. Later, the car circulated through family and friends as a daily driver. A great car that refused to die.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668228709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10023532, "authorName": "dreamshore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamshore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Totally Fab and ultra cool. I did something similar to a 71 142S back when I lived in Wisconsin. All the trim was black anodized and Imron paint. I found a rally suspension and put on 14\" wheels. Lots of mods to the engine and a Weber. That car just wouldn't quit! \r\n\r\nYours looks just great - hope you do well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668259865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10023586, "authorName": "ZZZZZZZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zzzzzzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super. The seller may not like it but I agree with the silver wheel comments and would also do the silver grille. The rest of the blackout looks great. This is a stunning car in pictures and I\u2019d love to have something g like this. Well done!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668260788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10023610, "authorName": "ZZZZZZZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zzzzzzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chaplain - no way! While it would be fun it wouldn\u2019t be cool. The fact that this is a Swede means it should have a white block if anything. 300+ hp in this would be amazing and sound more unique.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668261171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10023661, "authorName": "Robert64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robert64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the ribbon speedometer.. my first car was a '72 4 door and I tell folks about the ribbon.. no one believes it till I google a photo.. I thought it was cool back in '82 \ud83d\ude01", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668261710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10023897, "authorName": "Bigums34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigums34/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by Bigums34", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668264304, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10024123, "authorName": "bootlegthepirate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bootlegthepirate/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by bootlegthepirate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668266671, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10024770, "authorName": "Logan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/logan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picked up a '70 145 Wagon in Goteborg in September of 1969. Purchased it on The European Delivery Plan, $2800.00, Shipping to NYC included. Drove it around Europe, sleeping in the back, for 3 months. Then shipped it to New York, picked it up and drove it across country to Seattle. Great car, but could never get the carbs adjusted correctly and the best mileage I was able to get was 14mpg.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1668272527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10024861, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IPD components were used to lower the car. The ride is just a little rough but not much different then before. The Brick will roll down the road smoothly all day at 70 MPH.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668273143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10026101, "authorName": "volvosaurus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvosaurus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing is T*ts. GLWA, not that you'll need it...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668280165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10026194, "authorName": "BrokeJoke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brokejoke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LS turbo and 8.8 swap and make sure you keep AC. The perfect brick!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668280672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10029173, "authorName": "northNH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northnh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Least flattering paint job and color I\u2019ve seen on a 145 in a LONG time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668299342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10030215, "authorName": "Glen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got my drivers license in a 1970 145, and it looked nothing like this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668318103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10030493, "authorName": "kbd09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbd09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@northNH imagine if we all spent time sharing our subjective opinions on the internet all day. Kensington Green happens to be one of my favorite shades of green, and I\u2019m sure this applies to some out there as well. \r\n\r\nWishing the seller best of luck with the sale of this wagon! You can tell it was the canvas of a lot of creativity and thought.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1668343584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10030731, "authorName": "vintage_volvo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintage_volvo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Totally agree with kdb09 on the color and criticism of north, I had to refrain from flagging.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1668348401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10030859, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love everything about this beauty. Except for that subwoofer. It's in the way, but easy to eliminate.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668349953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10031031, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos to kbd09 and vintage_volvo as I appreciate the support and their appreciation of my car. And to CKKurtz, the subwoofer can be removed but your truly likes to BUMP :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668352059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10031221, "authorName": "ZZZZZZZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zzzzzzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I keep coming back to check on this and there\u2019s 5 days left. It\u2019s so clean and nice and there are so few out there anymore that when one comes up for sale it\u2019s window shopping for me. I gawk and imagine much like Ralphie with the red Ryder. \r\n\r\nI just looked at it\u2019s 3k to get open delivery, 4+ to have closed to me. Add the cost of the car to that which won\u2019t stay at the current 4 and I\u2019m bummed. Magnify this with lack of a garage to store this, and I\u2019ll have to watch and from the sidelines. One day though\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668354305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10031454, "authorName": "Ashtone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ashtone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vdubhuey Such a special car for me as it was my very first car. Even the same colors as this one. Obviously a lot of money and time has been spent to get it into this condition. It\u2019s a beautiful example that really tugs on my heart.\nThe dog legs in front of the rear wheel wells where they meet the rocker panel is one of the areas where 140s typically rust. On this car it appears in photos 68 and 70 that these areas have been fixed and smoothed over. Do you have any pre-restoration photos, or do you know what rust remediation was performed? There are no photos of the area behind the rear wheels underneath or inside the car, which is another common corrosion spot. Also, why delete the rear washer nozzle? It\u2019s normally on the upper right side of the rear window. Along with cleaning the back glass, you can rotate it to spray on your friends as you drive by if you are that kind of friend\ud83d\ude09.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668357159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10031683, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey there Ashtone.........I have not kept any photos of pre restoration. When I bought the car in San Diego I checked it out very carefully for rust. The car has absolutely no rust. It was born in Sweden but I believe it spent most or all of it's life in California. When the car was painted, a very detailed inspection was performed and there was no rust to be found. Thanks for the positive vibes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668359220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10036294, "authorName": "vinylvybes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vinylvybes/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by vinylvybes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668391512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10036418, "authorName": "JetstreamRider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetstreamrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vinylvybes, now that is a bid with conviction! Well done sir!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668393440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10036601, "authorName": "vinylvybes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vinylvybes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JetstreamRider Aloha from Hawaii! We all know this wagon is worth a lot more. Why waste the seller and each other's time with low bids? Plus my wife would kill me if I didn't bid. We have owned two 145s (1973 orange \"Lava\" & 1974 dark blue \"Betsy\". We have owned more exciting and faster cars though still these fit like a comfortable shoe.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668396632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10037153, "authorName": "JetstreamRider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetstreamrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vinylvybes, sounds like the wife gettin some new \u201cshoes.\u201d ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668430714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10037834, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well the new bid will keep the tire kickers away :-) :-):-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668441113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10045314, "authorName": "sportydaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportydaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wowzers, I guess we are done here...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668494474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10052939, "authorName": "ccam8252", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccam8252/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "vilken vacker dam", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668556355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10053802, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding early remarks about sagging doors, I can emphatically say that all the doors close easily and very solidly.......and I mean solidly ! And lets all remember,......this car is a unibody. The unibody's architecture is not as solid as a car built on a frame.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668565220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10054773, "authorName": "Ashtone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ashtone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A blue one sold here for $14,000 a while back. That one was unrestored, but I\u2019m not surprised at the price on this one. Try to find another one in the U.S. \r\nThey bring a lot of money in Sweden, but are rare even in their home country.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668603331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10055490, "authorName": "project99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/project99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vdubhuey the rear doors tend to look like they're sagging because Volvo used the same doors for the wagon that they used on the sedans. Just an illusion. https://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/the-rear-door-dilemma/", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1668612620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10055619, "authorName": "AdventureGumby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adventuregumby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@project99 Thank you for that link about the doors!!!! For my whole life, I've wondered why the rear doors on 145 and 245 wagons were shaped liked that! It always bugged me because it screws the lines up visually. (But I never thought the doors were sagging.)\r\n\r\nIt still bugs me, but now it makes sense: so Volvo could use the same rear doors on both sedans and wagons. And it's funny, your article shows how 740 series cars used wagon doors; the result is that the rear of the cabin is much higher and more squared off. That has always reminded me of the presidential limo; it definitely feels less graceful. \r\n\r\nThanks a million. This is why I love the BaT community!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668613809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10055968, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey project99 and AdventureGumpy.........great input by both of you. The Swedes, like everyone else in the automotive industry were trying to safe money and really put out some low quality cars during that period..........the American cars were the worse ! :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668616825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10055988, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I meant SAVE money :-) :-);-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668617000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10056225, "authorName": "De-marko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/de-marko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Swedish tank!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668619323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10068062, "authorName": "Bomac3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bomac3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is the ride with the lowered suspension?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668718110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10070761, "authorName": "yankeephan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yankeephan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one Sick Slick Brick fo sho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668728912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10071708, "authorName": "Chsnsurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chsnsurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will miss seeing this \u201csick brick\u201d in the Central Valley. I have seen it at many a cars and coffee or Euro Sunday. The color is an immediate eye catcher. Great car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668739004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10073106, "authorName": "kling.klang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kling.klang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1969 145S briefly. Loved those early pop out divided rear windows. \r\n\r\nAdding a Volvo Competition Services rally gauge cluster ($$$!) would cap the car off nicely. Lovely wagon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668782222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10073628, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool, love a hot rod wagon\u2026.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668786771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10073832, "authorName": "Trapper50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trapper50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice build", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668788695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10074223, "authorName": "MarkS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one is much nicer than the 145 I drove in 1979, when I was a traveling portrait photographer. I admire the owners individual approach\u2026 glad this one\u2019s been saved. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668792132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10074427, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the auction ending soon, I wanted to take a minute and give a shout out to all the positive comments that were posted about the car. Somebody is going to end up with a great ride !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668793539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10075077, "authorName": "vintagevehicle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagevehicle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this is a steal! Come on, where is the money on this one?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668796259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10075089, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We spent it all on cars\u2026..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668796291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10075090, "authorName": "bobgreenman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobgreenman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "agree - wish i was in", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668796298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10075100, "authorName": "vinylvybes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vinylvybes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/18/22 for $12,000 to vinylvybes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668796322, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10075107, "authorName": "Davidk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Steal\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668796343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10075140, "authorName": "Bomac3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bomac3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck with the shipping to Hawaii.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668796472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10075143, "authorName": "vintagevehicle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagevehicle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is near top of my list for buy of the year. I kept trying to decide on a car I could sell to make a place for this one. Ugh! You stole a good one, @vinylvybes. You've got a celebratory weekend coming up!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1668796484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10075286, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. $12k. Well sold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668796986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10075386, "authorName": "vinylvybes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vinylvybes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW!!! This is the \"wifey\" - I am jumping up and down with joy!!! She will join her Volvo sisters, our pair of 1800es (Ole with custom bull horns and coupe chrome & Yellow Car!). This one will get driven daily though. She will be loved :)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1668797279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10075396, "authorName": "vintage_volvo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintage_volvo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvoguykc, I wonder if we can connect. Search cicpowerbox, ask for don.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668797298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10075416, "authorName": "vintage_volvo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintage_volvo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvoguyks, volvo don", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668797371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10075571, "authorName": "vdubhuey (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdubhuey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vinylvybes got a hell of a buy ! Every minute in the car will be a pleasure :-)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1668797919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10076264, "authorName": "fabzfabz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fabzfabz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Incredible purchase.\r\nWell done \u2018vinylvybes\u2019 well done.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668800567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10080212, "authorName": "ProfGriff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profgriff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @vinylvybes! (Great handle, BTW) This looks like a helluva car for $12k. I'm sure it will be a blast to drive. Enjoy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668818203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10081152, "authorName": "ZZZZZZZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zzzzzzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats and a hand well played. When you have a full house you just bet hard and clear the table. Impossible to buy a really cool car for 12k and one as nice as this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668834628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115320, "authorName": "vinylvybes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vinylvybes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ZZZZZZZ I was being strategic though at the same time I was fully expecting someone to knock me out with a Royal Flush. This is an incredible Volvo are there some Volvo collectors out there much more serious than I. My wife & I feel so grateful to have won it and will enjoy driving it every day!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669246044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115369, "authorName": "vinylvybes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vinylvybes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ProfGriff We are so looking forward to receiving this wagon out to us in Hawii. We are going to surely drive & enjoy it daily. Our handle is the names of the record store we are opening here in Kona. The 145S will make a perfect four wheeled mascot!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669246218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10115385, "authorName": "vinylvybes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vinylvybes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fabzfabz Mahalo! I appreciate the positive vibes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669246276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10117061, "authorName": "ProfGriff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profgriff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vinylvybes no doubt you are excited! The 145 will no doubt haul a lot of records in style! I am also a big analog guy, so if I'm ever in Hawaii, I'll be sure to drop by. Cheers and have fun with it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669263255, "type": "comment"}]