1961 VOLVO P120

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 on Sunday the 15th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. Estimated price: GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000.

Originally a Volvo Amazon two-door saloon, extensively transformed by Andy Saunders into a convertible with a lowered windscreen and numerous bodywork modifications inspired by American customs of the 1950s

Rainbow Chaser 1 was the first of Saunders’ creations to receive multiple magazine features and to be exhibited around Europe

When the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu launched its year-long 'The Art of Custom' exhibition, Rainbow Chaser was given the ultimate honour and was placed directly in the main museum foyer, taking over the prime exhibition slot previously occupied by a multi-million pound McLaren F1

Subsequently fully restored and presented as Rainbow Chaser III, finished in two-tone purple with seaweed flames, complemented by a custom tuck and roll interior with a chrome dashboard and door cappings

Powered by a standard Volvo B20 2.0-litre engine running twin SU carburettors and coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox. Our vendors advise that the engine was rebuilt in the early 2000s, with the block painted black and numerous chrome accessories fitted

Fitted with adjustable air shock absorbers at the rear and accompanied by an extensive history file, including magazine features

'Rainbow Chaser III' returned to Beaulieu when it was featured in Andy Saunders' widely acclaimed 'The Art of Kustom' showcase which explored how vehicles are transformed from humble, everyday machines into extraordinary, rolling pieces of art

Acquired by our vendors in 2010 and remaining in their care ever since, this distinctive piece of British custom-car history now awaits its next custodian. We encourage your inspection in person to see this truly incredible piece of automotive art