For its next attempt at a coupe, Volvo again called Bertone. This time they let Bertone do both the styling and construction. The result was this car, the 780. There is nothing controversial about it. Bertone designed a classy, well proportioned car.
For the first 2 years the 780 came with the 150 HP PRV V6 and a solid live rear axle. In 1988, Volvo switched to an independent rear suspension and offered the 175 HP turbo 4 cylinder. With the turbo engine and revised suspension, the 780 became an all around fun car; a car that was as fun to drive on twisty mountain roads as it was comfortable on the highway.Being an old Volvo, the mechanical bits are bulletproof and easy to acquire. However, most of the body panels and trim pieces are unique to the 780 and are tougher find.
This is an honest 780. It's being sold by a person who has owned "15 RWD Volvos". It's not a show car, but a good solid driver. It's a classy classic you could drive everyday.The seller is refreshingly honest about the price of this car. There are a number of 780s on eBay right now with Buy It Now prices of around $7000.00. They're nice cars, but those are fantasy prices in my opinion. In response to an e-mail asking about a Buy It Now price, the seller of this one writes "I am going to stick with the auction format this time around. Going by recent 780 sales on eBay $1500 will likely win the auction." Italian style and Swedish durability for $1500.00? Sounds like a bargain to me.
Located in Saint Paul, MN, click here to see the eBay listing.
