We came across this 1965 Volvo Amazon Estate listed on the NEC Auction website, for sale in November 2025. In their listing the say the following:

”In the mid-1960s, Ken Rudd, noted tuner of Alfas, AC and Fords, turned his hand to the Volvo Amazon with over 100 UK cars sent to him by Volvo dealers to be fitted with the legendary Ruddspeed performance and handling conversion. Only a few of those were estates and we guess that even fewer survive

By focusing on allowing the cylinder head to breathe better, along with fitting spicier camshafts, uprated valve springs and tweaked carburation, Ken Rudd was able to build Amazons that really flew.

The engine of this 220 carries a Ruddspeed plaque on the rocker box cover and on the block (6286) and, as Ruddspeed ceased trading in the early 1970s, we imagine that they were affixed in period

We would like to think that this is one of the very rare Amazon Estates tuned by Ken Rudd in period but can't warrant this. The research could be fun

JPO 608C was restored in 2003 and still presents well in Pearl White complemented by immaculate chrome and a tidy interior

In dry storage for past five years; recently recommissioned and serviced (with genuine oil filter), new air filter unit, new clutch master cylinder, dynamo replaced, wheels refreshed and new battery 

The odometer currently indicates 68,076 miles and the car is accompanied by a small history file with invoices, log books etc.”

The vehicle is listed for sale at the link below, where there are there are more details and photos:
https://www.iconicauctioneers.com/1965-volvo-121-estate-rec16181-1-nec-1125

Ruddspeed Serial Number: 6286

We would love to hear from anyone has more information on the car or would like to add to the history please feel free to contact us here at Ruddspeed.
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