Volvo C70 2nd Gen

The second-generation Volvo C70 arrived for the 2006 model year, combining the previous generation's separate coupe and convertible into a single model with a complex 3-piece retractable hardtop. Designed in partnership with Pininfarina and built on Volvo's P1 platform, it shared its underpinnings with the S40 and V50, giving it a sophisticated suspension and solid structure. A 2010 facelift updated the styling to keep it fresh, aligning it with the brand's newer design language.

Most C70s were equipped with Volvo's well-regarded 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-5 (T5) engine, producing 227 horsepower. This powertrain provides a great balance of performance and comfort, making the C70 a stylish and capable grand tourer. Collectors appreciate its unique combination of safety, all-weather usability thanks to the hardtop, and distinctive Scandinavian design in a market with few direct competitors.

The market for the C70 is currently very affordable, with an average price of just over $11,000 based on 55 recent sales. It's an accessible modern convertible that hasn't seen major appreciation yet. The best low-mileage examples from the final 2013 model year command the highest prices, while older, higher-mileage cars offer an inexpensive entry point to a 4-seat hardtop convertible experience.

Prices based on recent sales range from project-car levels up to $23,999 for the best late-model examples.