While someone mentioned that parts may be a premium, try buying a headlight or a taillight for a new car!

Also - there are many, many fewer parts in a car of that era than in today's cars.

A vacuum pump costs over $500 for a contemporary Volvo - A vacuums pump? What's that???

When you look under the hood, you can actually see the stuff under there.

Regular maintenance comes around more often, but you can do much of it.

They do not depreciate much and taxes are low

Quite a few people still use thèse a cars as daily drivers. I do but only 6 months a year. These cars were the Volvos that built the Volvo name in reliability and durability. For me the most practical classic.

Ease of use is a loaded question. Its a car that was designed over 45 years ago. Treat it as such. Its 'ease of use' will be similar to other cars designed 45 years ago. Compared to modern cars, no power amenities, less power than any Hyundai or Kia made in the last 15 years and more engine, road and wind noise than any modern car.

If 'ease of use' is a top of list requirement, you probably should not be considering any vintage car.

When new, the Amazon was probably as reliable as or better than most of the cars of that vintage. The reliability of the particular Amazon you are looking at will depend on how it has been maintained / restored. On the up-side, most parts are available; but, generally from specialist suppliers and for a slightly premium price. Plan to do your own maintenance because finding mechanics who have worked on a car that does not have an OBDII port is increasingly difficult.

Are you familiar with classic Volvo’s? Any experience with repairing autos, vintage or otherwise?

Here’s some info

http://www.volvotips.com/index.php/amazon/buying-tips-amazon/

Like any car it depends on regular maintenance and keeping up on repairs.

Do you have a link to the car?

They are very reliable when sorted and easy to get parts for.