Cars of Krugersdorp: 1974 Volvo 164
'We aren't addicted to oil, but our cars are' — James Woolsey
This week’s golden oldie is a 1974 Volvo 164 belonging to Danie van Antwerp.
Danie bought the car from an elderly lady in Boksburg, who had bought it new, making him the second owner of this beauty.Some interesting facts about the car:
•The car has a 3.0L B30 straight-6 engine
•The car is 4,714mm long and 1,730mm wide
•The 164 was meant to compete against the lower-level luxury class from the Europeans, presenting a face that only an Englishman could love: the Wolseley 6/99
More in the Cars of Krugersdorp series:
Cars of Krugersdorp: 1979 Volkswagen Beetle
Cars of Krugersdorp: 1951 Studebaker Champion
Cars of Krugersdorp: 1957 Wolseley 1500
Cars of Krugersdorp: 1970 Buick Riviera
Cars of Krugersdorp: 1931 Pontiac Cabriolet
Cars of Krugersdorp: 1975 Audi 100 Coupe S
Cars of Krugersdorp: 1946 Ford half-ton truck
Cars of Krugersdorp: A double whammy
