Volvo 123GT
The 123GT is the rare, top-spec version of the Volvo Amazon, featuring the sporty P1800S engine and an overdrive transmission. It's a sought-after classic known for its blend of durability and performance, with values heavily dependent on authenticity and condition.
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Volvo 123GT prices by year
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
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The Volvo Amazon 123GT was the ultimate expression of the 120 series, sold for just the 1967 and 1968 model years. It wasn't a unique model but a special options package featuring the B18B engine from the P1800S, producing 115 horsepower. The package also included a 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive, fog lamps, a dash-mounted tachometer, and special trim, turning the sturdy sedan into a proper sporting machine.
Collectors prize the 123GT for its rarity and its blend of classic Volvo durability with rally-inspired performance. It's the most powerful and well-equipped Amazon, making it a comfortable and engaging car to drive today. Because many of its special parts were available over the counter, verifying a car's authenticity as a factory-built 123GT is crucial for its value.
The market for the 123GT is well-established, with a clear premium over standard Amazon models. With only 14 sales tracked, the average price sits around $20,000. The wide spread from about $6,000 to $40,000 shows that project cars can be found, but top dollar is reserved for authentic, fully-sorted examples.
Buying Tips
- Verify it's a genuine 123GT by checking the chassis number and original equipment like the dash-top tachometer and B18B engine. Many standard Amazons have been converted into clones.
- Rust is the biggest enemy. Inspect the floors, rocker panels, wheel arches, and spare tire well for any signs of corrosion or poor repairs.
- Test the Laycock de Normanville overdrive. It should engage smoothly in 4th gear. Solenoid and clutch issues can be expensive to fix.
- The B18 engine is very durable, but check for oil leaks and listen for timing gear whine. The twin SU carburetors should be properly synchronized for smooth running.
Based on 14 sales, prices range from $6,223 for project cars to $40,000 for pristine examples.
22 Volvo 123GT vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 3 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Volvo 123GT listings are for sale right now?
There are 3 Volvo 123GT listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.