
LS-Swapped 1962 Volvo Amazon
Shant Yazijian of Pasadena, California, transformed this 1962 Volvo Amazon into a unique blend of Euro styling and American muscle with an LS1 engine swap. Originally equipped with a Buick 215 V8, Yazijian opted for an LS1 outfitted with a forged crank, pistons, and rods, and LS6 heads, pushing the car to an estimated 450 horsepower. The Volvo features Tesla Model 3 wheels, Bilstein dampers, and a four-point roll cage. This build was showcased at Holley LS Fest West, turning heads with its striking appearance and performance.
- Builder:
- Shant Yazijian
- Location:
- Pasadena, California, USA
- Vehicle:
- 1962 Volvo Amazon - 120 Series
- Price sold:
- -
- Power:
- 450 hp
- Weight:
- -
- Engine:
- Chevrolet LS1forged crankpistonsrodsComp Cams camshaftLS6 heads
- Wheels:
- Tesla Model 3 wheels
- Suspension:
- Bilstein dampersaftermarket lowering springspolyurethane bushings
- Body:
- Corvair bumpersfront splitter from Acura
- Paint / Wrap:
- -
- Other Mods:
- aftermarket intake manifoldfabricated sheet metal elbow90mm throttle bodyfifth-gen Camaro SS seatsfour-point roll cage
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