For Sale: 1995 Volvo 960 Executive (Extended Wheelbase/Diplomatic Services Car), $14,500 OBO, Exton, PA

960exec · Post by **960exec** » 06 Jun 2022, 21:45

Hey everyone!

Up for sale is my clean title Volvo Executive 960 Tier 2, originally built to US spec and imported through Volvo Diplomatic Services. It's time to start looking for a house to purchase, so I'm listing this. Title is clean/in-hand. This car was a former diplomatic services car, in service in Washington DC, before being purchased by a family friend, before being purchased by me. I have a file full of documentation from my ownership as well as documentation from my family friend. I even have a booklet from Volvo Diplomatic Services that will be included.

The engine, and almost all non-maintenance or wearable parts are original. It has the original 2.9 Liter I-6 (white block), and is still running like a champ at nearly 230k miles.

The car has 5 of the Executive wheels (spare plus 4) not sold on 960's in the US. The original electronics work, including the OEM optioned stereo. I also have the security unlock for the stereo, should you ever need it in (when the battery is disconnected). The car has just had service done- all maintenance has been performed recently, including timing, oil, evap, etc.

Mileage will increase slightly over time, as it attends car shows. Buyer will receive all spare parts I have for the car as well, if desired. In terms of necessary cautionary work, the heater core system was replaced so there are no coolant leaks. This is a great example of a very rare/exclusive car.

As this was built for the US by Volvo/Nillson, it is left-hand drive/gauges are in imperial units (mph). The tier 2 package means this car is a 4-seater, with reclining and heated seats in the rear, with a bulked up armrest and extra storage in the middle (designed for a printer of the time to print out reports en route to meetings- not included) and a pass-through to the trunk for skis. Powertrain is original to the car/numbers matching. Timing was done just 5k miles ago. The car has a few cosmetic defects in the paint- as expected on a 27 year old car- but is great mechanically, and is the most reliable car I've ever owned (including my past '90's Toyotas). The Executive still idles smoothly and rides well- it's a great car and would be a great representation of one of the rarest US Volvos to any collector.

I'm asking $14,500 OBO due to other cars only being offered for sale currently in Europe. Feel free to make an offer. Located in Exton, PA.

Post by **BlackBart** » 07 Jun 2022, 08:50

Oh, we’ll need pictures of this!

Post by **matthew1** » 07 Jun 2022, 10:39

960exec wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 21:45 This car was a former diplomatic services car, in service in Washington DC...

Interesting... what country? Do you know?

BlackBart wrote: ↑07 Jun 2022, 08:50 Oh, we’ll need pictures of this!

Agreed!

Post by **BlackBart** » 07 Jun 2022, 12:55

I looked up some pics. They have a long, square-topped rear door. I've never seen this creature.

Post by **abscate** » 07 Jun 2022, 18:14

What kind of cartridges does the printer use?

Can I buy this and part it out for the heated rear seat?

960exec · Post by **960exec** » 07 Jun 2022, 21:09

BlackBart wrote: ↑07 Jun 2022, 08:50 Oh, we’ll need pictures of this!

Forgive my external link; it's been a long time since I've tried to post images this way.
https://volvoforums.com/forum/market/110133

What kind of cartridges does the printer use?

Can I buy this and part it out for the heated rear seat?

The printer didn't come with the car when I bought it, so I have no idea! And that's a good question; I guess it depends on whether they can bolt into a normal 960's location. I assume they can, if the wiring for the heated seats can carry over.

960exec · Post by **960exec** » 07 Jun 2022, 21:39

matthew1 wrote: ↑07 Jun 2022, 10:39
960exec wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 21:45 This car was a former diplomatic services car, in service in Washington DC...
Interesting... what country? Do you know?

BlackBart wrote: ↑07 Jun 2022, 08:50 Oh, we’ll need pictures of this!
Agreed!

I don't know which country this served for, unfortunately. I met a journalist who used to live within a couple blocks of the Swedish consulate in DC and they said they saw a couple of these back in the day including one this color, but there is no documentation with names of representatives. The diplomatic services book I have contains the multiple books for ownership information, warranty, maintenance, a quick reference booklet, and some other original booklets, but no signing from the first owner. These are all housed in a booklet with the Volvo Diplomatic Services logo, since they all had to be ordered through there, however. I can take a photo and look through my folders for more detail though.

I do personally know the previous owner (lived in VA and worked in DC), and the previous two owners before him were also in the same general area- Falls Church, VA (right outside of DC) and Winchester, VA (a little farther out from DC). I've reached out to the Swedish Embassy, but they don't have records on their cars going back that far.

Post by **BlackBart** » 08 Jun 2022, 10:53

From the link -

: Volvo 960 Executive.jpg (1.12 MiB) Viewed 3811 times

960exec · Post by **960exec** » 08 Jun 2022, 19:01

BlackBart wrote: ↑08 Jun 2022, 10:53 From the link -

Volvo 960 Executive.jpg

Thank you! The special thing about this is that the rear seats are heated and reclining (for 1995), while the front seats are not heated. I guess that's the thanks the driver gets!

Post by **abscate** » 10 Jun 2022, 04:51

That’s just harsh. I’m out,

GLWS, BEAUTIFUL car and a real collectible